Skyrise School of Portland
902 Moore Ave, Portland, TX
3.0· 4 reviews
Portland Headstart Center
- licensed capacity
- 17
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Portland Headstart Center
Portland Headstart Center is a licensed child care center in Portland, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 23, 2006, for up to 17 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 17 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 17 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Portland Headstart Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in San Patricio County has a median price of $144 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$153
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$144
Home daycare$133
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$125
State record
Inspection reports for Portland Headstart Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 17 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #855973- 9871
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 19, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child was found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025
- Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Nov 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
“For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2022
746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
“The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2022
Show 1 earlier visit
Nov 29, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
“Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Portland Headstart Center
Is Portland Headstart Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 23, 2006.
When was Portland Headstart Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 19, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Portland Headstart Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 5 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 Portland Headstart Center care for?
17, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Portland Headstart Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Portland Headstart Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Portland Headstart Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 704-3165 to ask.
What is Portland Headstart Center's phone number?
(361) 704-3165.
Where is Portland Headstart Center?
518 Elm St, Portland, TX 78374. The nearest other daycare we list is Skyrise School of Portland, 0.5 miles away.