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Thigpen Zavala Head Start

2500 Galveston Ave, McAllen, TX 78501
licensed capacity
108
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2021
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About Thigpen Zavala Head Start

Thigpen Zavala Head Start is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 9, 2021, for up to 108 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
108 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity108 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Thigpen Zavala Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $133 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

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 Thigpen Zavala Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
108 children
Ages
Preschoolers
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1722732
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 4 visits

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. Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “Emergency plan for a child with a food allergy is missing the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There are three red ant piles within operation's playground. Part of the playground fence fell over and is leaning towards the inside of the playground. Note: Provider sent work order to Head Start HeadQuarters and ISD.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

  6. Aug 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Operation has a slide in the playground whose base has started to corrode.”

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “Napping mats in classrooms 1 and 2 were not labeled with the children's names nor number assigned.”

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022

  10. Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo 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 Thigpen Zavala Head Start

Is Thigpen Zavala Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 9, 2021.

When was Thigpen Zavala Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Thigpen Zavala Head Start had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Thigpen Zavala Head Start care for?

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

Does Thigpen Zavala Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Thigpen Zavala Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Thigpen Zavala Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 657-7870 to ask.

What is Thigpen Zavala Head Start's phone number?

(956) 657-7870.

Where is Thigpen Zavala Head Start?

2500 Galveston Ave, McAllen, TX 78501. The nearest other daycare we list is Pekes Kidz Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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