Kelso Head Start Center

5800 SOUTHMUND ST, Houston, TX 77033Open
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

16 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 22, 2026

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
Kelso Head Start Center
License number
1548269- 4491
Location
5800 SOUTHMUND ST, Houston, TX 77033
Status
Open
Safety grade
C (Average), score 75.0/100
Inspection record
16 inspections, last inspected January 22, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average75.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance100/100

16

Total Violations

Jan 22, 2026

Last Inspection

86

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (16)

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(2)Dec 2, 2025

One caregiver was observed in a classroom providing direct care to children with an ineligible background check. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver left the classroom and the background check submitted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-02

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(2)Dec 2, 2025

One caregiver was observed in a classroom providing direct care to children with an ineligible background check. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver left the classroom and the background check submitted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-02

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(2)Dec 2, 2025

One caregiver was observed in a classroom providing direct care to children with an ineligible background check. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver left the classroom and the background check submitted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-02

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(2)Dec 2, 2025

One caregiver was observed in a classroom providing direct care to children with an ineligible background check. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver left the classroom and the background check submitted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-02

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Dec 11, 2023

Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there was sufficient evidence to determine the operational policies does not have written criteria for extreme weather conditions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Dec 11, 2023

Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there was sufficient evidence to determine the operational policies does not have written criteria for extreme weather conditions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Dec 11, 2023

Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there was sufficient evidence to determine the operational policies does not have written criteria for extreme weather conditions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Dec 11, 2023

Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there was sufficient evidence to determine the operational policies does not have written criteria for extreme weather conditions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 27, 2023

There was a caregiver in the classroom in direct care of children without an active background check. There was a teacher in direct care of the children on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-27

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 27, 2023

There was a caregiver in the classroom in direct care of children without an active background check. There was a teacher in direct care of the children on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-27

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 27, 2023

There was a caregiver in the classroom in direct care of children without an active background check. There was a teacher in direct care of the children on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-27

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 27, 2023

There was a caregiver in the classroom in direct care of children without an active background check. There was a teacher in direct care of the children on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Sep 15, 2023

Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there was sufficient evidence to determine the operational policies does not have written criteria for extreme weather conditions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Sep 15, 2023

Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there was sufficient evidence to determine the operational policies does not have written criteria for extreme weather conditions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Sep 15, 2023

Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there was sufficient evidence to determine the operational policies does not have written criteria for extreme weather conditions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Sep 15, 2023

Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there was sufficient evidence to determine the operational policies does not have written criteria for extreme weather conditions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kelso Head Start Center's safety grade?

Kelso Head Start Center has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 75.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Kelso Head Start Center have?

Kelso Head Start Center has 16 total violations on record, including 8 critical, 8 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Kelso Head Start Center last inspected?

Kelso Head Start Center was last inspected on January 22, 2026.

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