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Walters Road Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 153
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About Walters Road Head Start
Walters Road Head Start is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 1, 2015, for up to 153 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 153 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 153 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Walters Road 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).
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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
State record
Inspection reports for Walters Road Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 153 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1552501- 5211
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- 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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- Jan 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 5 lacked the address of the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies was reviewed and the following information was missing: 1. The benefits of outdoor play, the duration of outdoor play, type of physical activity(indoor and outdoor), the setting of outdoor play and physical activity, criteria used when weather prevents outdoor plan and the plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 2. Parent's rights 3. Emergency Preparedness Plan 4. Steps the center will take to increase parent and staff awareness regarding child abuse and neglect and prevention techniques, community organizations the operation will work with and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 5. The correct website for Child Care Regulation 6. The telephone number for the Texas Abuse&Neglect Hotline.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 1 lacked a notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 2 lacked training in emergency preparedness, food allergies, administrating medications, understanding building and premises safety and handling and storing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
- Jan 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“Safety drills for severe weather procedures are not being condcuted.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
“The full name of the staff administering medication is not being documented.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
“Safety drills for lockdown procedures are not being conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
Mar 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
“Original training certificates were not available for review. Each file must contain original training certificates for pre-service and annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2023
- Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
Sep 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 4 month old child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The child had been asleep for 30 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
Sep 13, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.4101 - Release of Children
“This standard was evaluated in regard to a report received and compliance was not met. A child in care was released to a person not listed on the authorized persons to pick up the child.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022
- Jun 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.1303(7) - Orientation-Prevention & responding to allergic reactions
“Six of the staff folders reviewed were observed not having the required training for preventing and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022
746.1303(4) - Orientation-Handling Emergencies
“Six of the staff folders reviewed was observed as not having the required Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policy was observed missing the required information on promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022
Feb 9, 2022Visit5 rules cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support two caregivers were using a cell phone while supervising children during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support caregivers did not wash their hands after diapering children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the caregiver was seen on video flipping a child off a cot onto the floor when waking the child up from naptime, and grabbing another child by the arm and ankle lifting the child from the cot and placing the child on the floor while awaking the child from naptime. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she was viewed on video leading a child by the hand and slinging the child down roughly where she wanted the child to sit. There was not enough evidence to support that the caregiver was roughly wiping a child during diaper changing.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that caregivers did not wash children hands after diaper changing.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left a child unattended on a changing table not keeping their hands on the child while child was on the changing table.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022
- Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 15, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“None of the infants in the infant room have completed infant care sheets signed by the parents.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2021
Sep 24, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“I observed the caregiver pulling on child's arm in the photos.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Walters Road Head Start
Is Walters Road Head Start licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 1, 2015.
When was Walters Road Head Start last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Walters Road Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Walters Road Head Start care for?
153, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Walters Road Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Walters Road Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Walters Road Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 919-2931 to ask.
What is Walters Road Head Start's phone number?
(281) 919-2931.
Where is Walters Road Head Start?
11910 Walters Rd, Houston, TX 77067. The nearest other daycare we list is Big Dreams & Lil Wonders Christian Academy #2, 0.6 miles away.