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Wilson Head Start Campus

1200 W Hackberry Ave, McAllen, TX 78501
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2024

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About

About Wilson Head Start Campus

Wilson Head Start Campus is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 6, 2024, for up to 96 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. 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
96 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 capacity96 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wilson Head Start Campus 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).

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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 Wilson Head Start Campus

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
96 children
Ages
Preschoolers
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1784311
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 14 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2

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. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “Children in headstart licensed area that is now ISD room are not enrolled in headstart program. Children Records were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “An ISD classroom observed that is llicensed for headstart use. Room has changed to ISD use since school year started on August 18th. Notice of space reduction was not sent to licensing. Children in room are not enrolled in headstart program.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

  3. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 3, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given

      “Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not keeping record according to policy which requires to write down the medication dosage administered at time when medication was given.”

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions

      “Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the medication was not administer according to labeled directions. Medication indicated to be given at AM and PM times, at operation the medication was given twice in the AM within a time lapse of an hour and a half.”

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

  6. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 25, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Six staff files were reviewed and are missing items including personnel information and training records.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023

  7. Aug 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4607(b)(2) - Maximum Height - Under Age 5

      “Operation's playground has a play-structure with a highest designated play surface of 8ft (operation will service children ages 3-4yo). Structure does not have the required 9in of surfacing.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “First Aid kit is missing the following items: Guide, Antiseptic solution / wipes, Thermometer and Tweezers.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “Red ants were observed inside classroom #3 and operation's playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans

      “Current daily schedule does not meet the following requirements: Naptime, 60 minutes of daily outdoor play and 90 minutes of daily physical activity for prek-age children.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023

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 Wilson Head Start Campus

Is Wilson Head Start Campus licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 6, 2024.

When was Wilson Head Start Campus last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wilson Head Start Campus had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Wilson Head Start Campus care for?

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

Does Wilson Head Start Campus accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wilson Head Start Campus' 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 Wilson Head Start Campus cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 657-4123 to ask.

What is Wilson Head Start Campus' phone number?

(956) 657-4123.

Where is Wilson Head Start Campus?

1200 W Hackberry Ave, McAllen, TX 78501. The nearest other daycare we list is Caring and Sharing Learning Center II, 0.3 miles away.

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