YMCA Youth Adventure Camp
1806 N Nimitz St, Victoria, TX
Victoria County Early Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 162
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Victoria County Early Head Start
Victoria County Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Victoria, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 9, 2023, for up to 162 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 162 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 162 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Victoria County Early Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Victoria County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$109
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Victoria County Early Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 162 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1760312
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 16 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 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.
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- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, a mat on the playground had a large tear it in, causing a child to trip and fall.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“Based upon evidence collected during the course of the investigation, it was determined that an infant was left alone sleeping in a crib, unsupervised, for approximately 10 minutes when the rest of the class went outside on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to report two different incidents in which children in care were discovered to have been left unsupervised/unattended by operation staff to CCR as required.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 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
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a two-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately two minutes. when the child's class returned indoors.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
Jul 1, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“Based upon evidence collected during the course of the investigation, it was determined that an infant was left alone sleeping in a crib, unsupervised, for approximately 10 minutes when the rest of the class went outside on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to report two different incidents in which children in care were discovered to have been left unsupervised/unattended by operation staff to CCR as required.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 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
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a two-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately two minutes. when the child's class returned indoors.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
- Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
“Three non-walking infants under the age of twelve months old were observed sleeping on a crib mattress on the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
- Feb 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“One out of ten personnel files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
Apr 18, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information gathered, two caregivers failed to use good judgement when they did not count children during a transition.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
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
“Based on information gathered and video evidence, a child was left unsupervised in the bathroom for approximately two minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
Apr 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information gathered, two caregivers failed to use good judgement when they did not count children during a transition.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
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
“Based on information gathered and video evidence, a child was left unsupervised in the bathroom for approximately two minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“An infant was observed sleeping in the crib with a bib on.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
- Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“One infant did not have written feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
- Dec 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Victoria County Early Head Start
Is Victoria County Early Head Start licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 9, 2023.
When was Victoria County Early Head Start last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Victoria County Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Victoria County Early Head Start care for?
162, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Victoria County Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Victoria County Early Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Victoria County Early Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 661-3825 to ask.
What is Victoria County Early Head Start's phone number?
(361) 661-3825.
Where is Victoria County Early Head Start?
1309 E Red River St, Victoria, TX 77901. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Youth Adventure Camp, 0.4 miles away.