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Spring Branch Head Start

9655 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 770554.8· 37 reviews
licensed capacity
218
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2003

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About Spring Branch Head Start

Spring Branch Head Start is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 8, 2003, for up to 218 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 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
218 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

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity218 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Spring Branch Head Start 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Spring Branch Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
218 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2003
License number
#824434
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Aug 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

  2. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 22, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the operation did not make a report to licensing within the timeframe.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “The operation did not provide a parent with an incident report within 48 hours of becoming aware of an incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025

  7. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4915 - Additional Surfacing Requirements for Indoor Active Play Equipment

      “In the toddlers' classroom, there is indoor climbing equipment that is over 20 inches tall, without any shock-absorbing material underneath or around the equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025

  9. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

  10. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Sep 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During the walkthrough I observed 1 caregiver supervising 17 children with a specified age group of 3 years. Ratio is 1:15. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when a second caregiver came into the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024

  2. Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 7, 2023Visit2 rules 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

      “The child was not properly supervised when she was released to someone who was not listed on her authorized release form.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “The employee failed to verify the child's mode of transportation for dismissal.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024

  5. Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “A caregiver is missing an employee affidavit form in their personnel file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

  8. Aug 18, 2021VisitNo 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 Spring Branch Head Start

Is Spring Branch Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 8, 2003.

When was Spring Branch Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Spring Branch Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Spring Branch Head Start care for?

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

Does Spring Branch Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Spring Branch Head Start'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 Spring Branch Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 464-8401 to ask.

What is Spring Branch Head Start's phone number?

(713) 464-8401.

Where is Spring Branch Head Start?

9655 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Care - Blalock, 0.5 miles away.

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