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Pasadena Head Start Center
- licensed capacity
- 220
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2004
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About
About Pasadena Head Start Center
Pasadena Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 8, 2004, for up to 220 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 220 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 220 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pasadena Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Pasadena Head Start Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 220 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2004
- License number
- #835981- 4491
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 22 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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See all 35 visits
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“During the investigation it was found that on 10/15/2025, the parent noticed there was something wrong with her child's arm, the emergency room physician diagnosed the child with nursemaid elbow. The parent notified the director that her child’s arm was injured and required medical treatment. The director did not report the concerns to Licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
Show 25 earlier visits
- Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“During the records review the background checks werent validated”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“It was revealed that a caregiver was yelling at the children at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“A caregiver failed to appropriately intervene during a disciplinary incident at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“A caregiver failed to appropriately intervene during a disciplinary incident at the facility which resulted in an injury.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“A child's record was not available for DFPS staff review during the investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“CCR staff was not notified of a disciplinary incident which caused an injury requiring medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Camera footage revealed that a caregiver harshly/aggressively pulled a chair out from under a child while her arms and legs were within her shirt, resulting in the child hitting her head on the ground and suffering a concussion.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“DFPS staff determined there was reason to believe that physical abuse occurred at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“A caregiver's file was not made available for DFPS review during the investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
- Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child when the child was picked up by their arm and dragged out of the classroom because the child took off their shoes during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022
May 12, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child when the child was picked up by their arm and dragged out of the classroom because the child took off their shoes during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022
- Apr 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on the information obtained, it was determined the staff did not supervise the children properly when a child walked out to the parking lot.”
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver did not use good judgement when a parent was provided with incorrect information regarding a child that was left unsupervised. The substitute caregiver was not equipped to handle the drop off/pick up procedures.”
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2022
- Apr 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“It was found that the caregiver failed to do count before and after going outside and did not notice that a child was left in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“It was found that a child was left unattended in the classroom for 12 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022
Feb 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022
- Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Pasadena Head Start Center
Is Pasadena Head Start Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 8, 2004.
When was Pasadena Head Start Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pasadena Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 22 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 Pasadena Head Start Center care for?
220, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Pasadena Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Pasadena Head Start Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Pasadena Head Start Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 472-9685 to ask.
What is Pasadena Head Start Center's phone number?
(713) 472-9685.
Where is Pasadena Head Start Center?
902 Wafer St, Pasadena, TX 77506. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Blocks Academy Pasadena, 0.9 miles away.