Fonwood Head Start

9709 MESA DR, Houston, TX 77078Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

39 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 6, 2026

Latest inspection

October 14, 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 6, 2026

Provider
Fonwood Head Start
License number
1633004
Location
9709 MESA DR, Houston, TX 77078
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 33.0/100
Inspection record
39 inspections, last inspected October 14, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor33.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety10/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

32

Total Violations

Oct 14, 2025

Last Inspection

124

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (33)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.303(a)(4)Oct 8, 2025

The operation changed directors on 10/3/25, and needed to make notification to Child Care Regulation within 5 days of the changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(3)Oct 8, 2025

An outside music vendor without an approved background check was in ratio with children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(3)Oct 8, 2025

An outside music vendor without an approved background check was in ratio with children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.303(a)(4)Oct 8, 2025

The operation changed directors on 10/3/25, and needed to make notification to Child Care Regulation within 5 days of the changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(3)Oct 8, 2025

An outside music vendor without an approved background check was in ratio with children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.303(a)(4)Oct 8, 2025

The operation changed directors on 10/3/25, and needed to make notification to Child Care Regulation within 5 days of the changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(3)Oct 8, 2025

An outside music vendor without an approved background check was in ratio with children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.303(a)(4)Oct 8, 2025

The operation changed directors on 10/3/25, and needed to make notification to Child Care Regulation within 5 days of the changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 17, 2025

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 17, 2025

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 17, 2025

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 17, 2025

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 14, 2025

During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation, with direct access to the children in care, without a clearance from CBCU that they were eligible to be present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 14, 2025

During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation, with direct access to the children in care, without a clearance from CBCU that they were eligible to be present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 14, 2025

During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation, with direct access to the children in care, without a clearance from CBCU that they were eligible to be present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 14, 2025

During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation, with direct access to the children in care, without a clearance from CBCU that they were eligible to be present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 14, 2025

During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation, with direct access to the children in care, without a clearance from CBCU that they were eligible to be present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Nov 14, 2024

During the investigation it was found that a child was left alone without any caregivers supervising them for at least 23 minutes on 11/12/2024. This was cited. Supervision was observed during the inspection to meet compliance.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Nov 14, 2024

During the investigation it was found that a child was left alone without any caregivers supervising them for at least 23 minutes on 11/12/2024. This was cited. Supervision was observed during the inspection to meet compliance.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Nov 14, 2024

During the investigation it was found that a child was left alone without any caregivers supervising them for at least 23 minutes on 11/12/2024. This was cited. Supervision was observed during the inspection to meet compliance.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Nov 14, 2024

During the investigation it was found that a child was left alone without any caregivers supervising them for at least 23 minutes on 11/12/2024. This was cited. Supervision was observed during the inspection to meet compliance.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Sep 15, 2023

The director first aid training expired 12/13/2020 and the HISD teacher did not have first aid training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Sep 15, 2023

The director first aid training expired 12/13/2020 and the HISD teacher did not have first aid training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Sep 15, 2023

The director first aid training expired 12/13/2020 and the HISD teacher did not have first aid training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Sep 15, 2023

The director first aid training expired 12/13/2020 and the HISD teacher did not have first aid training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 15, 2023

There was sufficient evidence that this event occurred.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 15, 2023

There was sufficient evidence that this event occurred.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 15, 2023

There was sufficient evidence that this event occurred.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 15, 2023

There was sufficient evidence that this event occurred.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Jan 11, 2023

There were 4 staff records that did not have a current CPR/1st training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Jan 11, 2023

There were 4 staff records that did not have a current CPR/1st training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Jan 11, 2023

There were 4 staff records that did not have a current CPR/1st training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Jan 11, 2023

There were 4 staff records that did not have a current CPR/1st training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fonwood Head Start's safety grade?

Fonwood Head Start has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 33.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Fonwood Head Start have?

Fonwood Head Start has 32 total violations on record, including 28 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Fonwood Head Start last inspected?

Fonwood Head Start was last inspected on October 14, 2025.

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