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Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start

610 N Reynolds St, Rio Hondo, TX 785835.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
108
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
2021
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About Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start

Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Rio Hondo, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 1, 2021, for up to 108 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
108 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity108 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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.
Cameron County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$141

Toddler

Center$146
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$143
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$136
Home daycare$129

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 Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
108 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1711161- 4070
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 12 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass

      “One transportation vehicle's first aid kit is missing a themometer. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as thermometer was added to first aid kit at the time of inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Nov 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Sanitizing home made solution is not following the product's labeling instructions for sanitizing or disinfecting.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023

  7. May 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Observed a caregiver supervising a group of 5 Infants ages 12 months to 17 months and a group of 7 children ages 18 months to 35 months.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Observed 4 ceiling tiles missing in a classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022

  9. Nov 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Oct 2, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control

      “Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance. A caregiver placed her leg on top of children's laps on more than one occasion to keep them from getting up.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2021

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 Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start

Is Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 1, 2021.

When was Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start care for?

108, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 748-2863 to ask.

What is Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start's phone number?

(956) 748-2863.

Where is Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start?

610 N Reynolds St, Rio Hondo, TX 78583. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Carrousel Day Care 2, 0.4 miles away.

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