Rucker Head Start
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
30 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 6, 2026
Latest inspection
November 10, 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
- Rucker Head Start
- License number
- 1698103
- Location
- 5201 VINETT AVE, Houston, TX 77017
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 21.0/100
- Inspection record
- 30 inspections, last inspected November 10, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
40
Total Violations
Nov 10, 2025
Last Inspection
97
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (47)
A caregiver was present at the operation with an ineligible background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-12
It was found that 4 employees did not have valid CPR/first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
It was found that 4 employees did not have valid CPR/first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
It was found that 4 employees did not have valid CPR/first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
A caregiver was present at the operation with an ineligible background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-12
It was found that 4 employees did not have valid CPR/first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
A caregiver was present at the operation with an ineligible background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-12
It was found that 4 employees did not have valid CPR/first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
A caregiver was present at the operation with an ineligible background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-12
A caregiver was present at the operation with an ineligible background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-12
An incident in which a child was placed at risk was not reported to Childcare Licensing as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence that an incident report was not shared with the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
An incident in which a child was placed at risk was not reported to Childcare Licensing as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence that an incident report was not shared with the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
An incident in which a child was placed at risk was not reported to Childcare Licensing as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence that an incident report was not shared with the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence that an incident report was not shared with the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
An incident in which a child was placed at risk was not reported to Childcare Licensing as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence that an incident report was not shared with the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
An incident in which a child was placed at risk was not reported to Childcare Licensing as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
The director on record with licensing is no longer the director for the operation. The director on record ceased being the director in August 2023. There is a new director for the operation that licensing was not notified about. The new director took over director responsibilites in August 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
The director on record with licensing is no longer the director for the operation. The director on record ceased being the director in August 2023. There is a new director for the operation that licensing was not notified about. The new director took over director responsibilites in August 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
The director on record with licensing is no longer the director for the operation. The director on record ceased being the director in August 2023. There is a new director for the operation that licensing was not notified about. The new director took over director responsibilites in August 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
The director on record with licensing is no longer the director for the operation. The director on record ceased being the director in August 2023. There is a new director for the operation that licensing was not notified about. The new director took over director responsibilites in August 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
In Room 32 there were electrical outlets accessible to the children that were not covered. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
In Room 32 there were electrical outlets accessible to the children that were not covered. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
In Room 32 there were electrical outlets accessible to the children that were not covered. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
In Room 32 there were electrical outlets accessible to the children that were not covered. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
One caregiver does not have renewed background check. Became inactive 8.23.2021
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20
One caregiver does not have renewed background check. Became inactive 8.23.2021
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20
One caregiver does not have renewed background check. Became inactive 8.23.2021
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20
One caregiver does not have renewed background check. Became inactive 8.23.2021
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20
One caregiver does not have renewed background check. Became inactive 8.23.2021
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20
During the inspection it was found that one child with allergies is present in care without the food allergy plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-12
During the inspection it was found that one child with allergies is present in care without the food allergy plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-12
During the inspection it was found that one child with allergies is present in care without the food allergy plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-12
During the inspection it was found that one child with allergies is present in care without the food allergy plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-12
During the inspection it was found that one child with allergies is present in care without the food allergy plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rucker Head Start's safety grade?
Rucker Head Start has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 21.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Rucker Head Start have?
Rucker Head Start has 40 total violations on record, including 28 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Rucker Head Start last inspected?
Rucker Head Start was last inspected on November 10, 2025.