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Mexia Head Start

1023 E Main St, Mexia, TX 76667
licensed capacity
67
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
1999
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About Mexia Head Start

Mexia Head Start is a licensed child care center in Mexia, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 19, 1999, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
67 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity67 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mexia Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Limestone County has a median price of $134 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Limestone County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$134
Home daycare$122

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$124
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Mexia Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
67 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1999
License number
#137403
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “One of the outlets in the pre-k room was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “There was a person observed in a classroom accessible to children and the person did not have a background check on file. The person was instructed by the operation to leave, during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

  4. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 7, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “It was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgment when she placed marbles in a center the children had access to, which caused an incident where a child in care was able to swallow a marble. The marbles have been removed from the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

  6. May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Oct 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 30, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Mexia Head Start

Is Mexia Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 19, 1999.

When was Mexia Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mexia Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Mexia Head Start care for?

67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Mexia Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Mexia Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

Where is Mexia Head Start?

1023 E Main St, Mexia, TX 76667. The nearest other daycare we list is First Methodist Preschool, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).