El Cenizo Head Start Center

511 E SANTA CLARA ST, Hebbronville, TX 78361Open
Head Start
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

32 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 5, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
El Cenizo Head Start Center
License number
908550- 9871
Location
511 E SANTA CLARA ST, Hebbronville, TX 78361
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 45.0/100
Inspection record
32 inspections, last inspected September 5, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor45.0 / 100
Health70/100
Safety70/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance20/100

36

Total Violations

Sep 5, 2025

Last Inspection

81

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (36)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Sep 13, 2024

The written feeding instructions for an infant in care were not current. The written feeding instructions available for review had a date of 7/29/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Sep 13, 2024

The written feeding instructions for an infant in care were not current. The written feeding instructions available for review had a date of 7/29/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Sep 13, 2024

The written feeding instructions for an infant in care were not current. The written feeding instructions available for review had a date of 7/29/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Sep 13, 2024

The written feeding instructions for an infant in care were not current. The written feeding instructions available for review had a date of 7/29/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Sep 21, 2023

The annual fire inspection was not current.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Sep 21, 2023

The annual fire inspection was not current.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Sep 21, 2023

The annual fire inspection was not current.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Sep 21, 2023

The annual fire inspection was not current.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Oct 4, 2022

1 of 5 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Oct 4, 2022

1 of 5 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Oct 4, 2022

1 of 5 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Oct 4, 2022

1 of 5 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.3607(1)Sep 28, 2022

Operation staff did not contact emergency medical services immediately after a child was injured and required medical attention. Staff only contacted the child's parent to notify them of the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.3607(1)Sep 28, 2022

Operation staff did not contact emergency medical services immediately after a child was injured and required medical attention. Staff only contacted the child's parent to notify them of the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.3607(1)Sep 28, 2022

Operation staff did not contact emergency medical services immediately after a child was injured and required medical attention. Staff only contacted the child's parent to notify them of the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.3607(1)Sep 28, 2022

Operation staff did not contact emergency medical services immediately after a child was injured and required medical attention. Staff only contacted the child's parent to notify them of the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1003(4)Apr 8, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the director is in charge of a group of children in a classroom on a daily basis. Being in a classroom at all times prevents the director from conducting their responsibilities which includes supervising staff.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1003(4)Apr 8, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the director is in charge of a group of children in a classroom on a daily basis. Being in a classroom at all times prevents the director from conducting their responsibilities which includes supervising staff.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1003(4)Apr 8, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the director is in charge of a group of children in a classroom on a daily basis. Being in a classroom at all times prevents the director from conducting their responsibilities which includes supervising staff.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1003(4)Apr 8, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the director is in charge of a group of children in a classroom on a daily basis. Being in a classroom at all times prevents the director from conducting their responsibilities which includes supervising staff.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1003(4)Jan 25, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the director is in charge of a group of children in a classroom on a daily basis. Being in a classroom at all times prevents the director from conducting their responsibilities which includes supervising staff.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(1)Jan 25, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined caregivers are not promptly changing children's diaper when soiled or wet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(1)Jan 25, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined caregivers are not promptly changing children's diaper when soiled or wet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1003(4)Jan 25, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the director is in charge of a group of children in a classroom on a daily basis. Being in a classroom at all times prevents the director from conducting their responsibilities which includes supervising staff.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1003(4)Jan 25, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the director is in charge of a group of children in a classroom on a daily basis. Being in a classroom at all times prevents the director from conducting their responsibilities which includes supervising staff.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(1)Jan 25, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined caregivers are not promptly changing children's diaper when soiled or wet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(1)Jan 25, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined caregivers are not promptly changing children's diaper when soiled or wet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1003(4)Jan 25, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the director is in charge of a group of children in a classroom on a daily basis. Being in a classroom at all times prevents the director from conducting their responsibilities which includes supervising staff.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Oct 8, 2021

Fire drill documentation for the months of August and September was not available for review during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection by Director completing documentation after consulting on dates and times of fire drill completion.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Oct 8, 2021

Two caregivers were missing the following annual trainings: Caregiver #1 12/1/2019-11/30/2020 -Communicable Diseases including Immunizations -Administering Medication -Food allergies -Understanding Building and Physical premises safety -Handling, storing Hazardous Materials -Abuse and Neglect Caregiver #2 7/28/2020-7/27/2021 -Food allergies

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Oct 8, 2021

Two caregivers were missing the following annual trainings: Caregiver #1 12/1/2019-11/30/2020 -Communicable Diseases including Immunizations -Administering Medication -Food allergies -Understanding Building and Physical premises safety -Handling, storing Hazardous Materials -Abuse and Neglect Caregiver #2 7/28/2020-7/27/2021 -Food allergies

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Oct 8, 2021

Fire drill documentation for the months of August and September was not available for review during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection by Director completing documentation after consulting on dates and times of fire drill completion.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Oct 8, 2021

Two caregivers were missing the following annual trainings: Caregiver #1 12/1/2019-11/30/2020 -Communicable Diseases including Immunizations -Administering Medication -Food allergies -Understanding Building and Physical premises safety -Handling, storing Hazardous Materials -Abuse and Neglect Caregiver #2 7/28/2020-7/27/2021 -Food allergies

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Oct 8, 2021

Two caregivers were missing the following annual trainings: Caregiver #1 12/1/2019-11/30/2020 -Communicable Diseases including Immunizations -Administering Medication -Food allergies -Understanding Building and Physical premises safety -Handling, storing Hazardous Materials -Abuse and Neglect Caregiver #2 7/28/2020-7/27/2021 -Food allergies

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Oct 8, 2021

Fire drill documentation for the months of August and September was not available for review during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection by Director completing documentation after consulting on dates and times of fire drill completion.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Oct 8, 2021

Fire drill documentation for the months of August and September was not available for review during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection by Director completing documentation after consulting on dates and times of fire drill completion.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Cenizo Head Start Center's safety grade?

El Cenizo Head Start Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 45.0 out of 100.

How many violations does El Cenizo Head Start Center have?

El Cenizo Head Start Center has 36 total violations on record, including 20 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.

When was El Cenizo Head Start Center last inspected?

El Cenizo Head Start Center was last inspected on September 5, 2025.

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