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San Saba Early Head Start

1608 W Commerce St, San Saba, TX 76877
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2019
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About San Saba Early Head Start

San Saba Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in San Saba, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 18, 2019, for up to 16 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

San Saba Early Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Saba County has a median price of $133 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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San Saba 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$118
Home daycare$111

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 San Saba Early Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1685078
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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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  1. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 left on the outdoors playground for less than 2 minutes. This was corrected when the caregiver retrieved the child.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025

  5. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “There were 8 infants - young toddlers on the play yard. The specified age group was 14 month. There was one qualified care giver and on new volunteer supervising the group. The volunteer was moved to another class, and a qualified caregiver came out to replace the volunteer which brought the group into compliance.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “It was observed that the yard need mowing since all grass is over 6 inches tall. There was also a baby gate that was at the bottom of the ramp leading to the play yard. It was being closed by a bungee cord that was extremely difficult to remove and gain access to out of the play yard. This needs to be replaced with an appropriate gate or other closure.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “A child in the toddler class was observed wearing an amber bead necklace. The child is less than 35 months old. The necklace was removed bringing the operation into compliance.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023

  9. Aug 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 19, 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 San Saba Early Head Start

Is San Saba Early Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 18, 2019.

When was San Saba Early Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has San Saba Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 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 San Saba Early Head Start care for?

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

Does San Saba Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are San Saba Early Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does San Saba Early Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 372-3183 to ask.

What is San Saba Early Head Start's phone number?

(325) 372-3183.

Where is San Saba Early Head Start?

1608 W Commerce St, San Saba, TX 76877. The nearest other daycare we list is San Saba Headstart Center, 0.4 miles away.

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