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Park Headstart Center

1202 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove, TX 76522
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$126
year first permitted
1994

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About Park Headstart Center

Park Headstart Center is a licensed child care center in Copperas Cove, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 14, 1994, for up to 34 children, serving 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
34 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

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Park Headstart Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Coryell County has a median price of $126 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Coryell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$133
Home daycare$121

Toddler

Center$126
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$115

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 Park Headstart Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1994
License number
#506486
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • 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. Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The fire inspection has not been conducted since 02/23/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

  2. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 9, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “A caregiver tripped a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024

  6. Feb 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “A fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/09/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The children's product safety form had not been reviewed since 04/27/22. This was corrected at the inspection when the director reviewed the list and filled out an updated form dated 02/08/24.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Feb 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “During an investigation inspection it was found that the annual fire inspection was not current. The last inspection was conducted 05/12/2021, overdue by 5 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022

  9. Oct 20, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “During the investigation it was found that the operation had not written or provided parents with an incident report that involved two children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022

  10. Apr 27, 2022InspectionNo 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 Park Headstart Center

Is Park Headstart Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 14, 1994.

When was Park Headstart Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Park Headstart Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Park Headstart Center care for?

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

Does Park Headstart Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Park Headstart Center's hours?

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

How much does Park Headstart Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 547-4465 to ask.

What is Park Headstart Center's phone number?

(254) 547-4465.

Where is Park Headstart Center?

1202 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove, TX 76522. The nearest other daycare we list is ASYMCA @ Miss Jewel, 1.2 miles away.

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