Rucker Head Start

5201 VINETT AVE, Houston, TX 77017Open
F

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

F
Poor21.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety70/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

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)

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(2)Nov 12, 2024

A caregiver was present at the operation with an ineligible background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(4)(A)Nov 12, 2024

It was found that 4 employees did not have valid CPR/first aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(4)(A)Nov 12, 2024

It was found that 4 employees did not have valid CPR/first aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(4)(A)Nov 12, 2024

It was found that 4 employees did not have valid CPR/first aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(2)Nov 12, 2024

A caregiver was present at the operation with an ineligible background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(4)(A)Nov 12, 2024

It was found that 4 employees did not have valid CPR/first aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(2)Nov 12, 2024

A caregiver was present at the operation with an ineligible background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(4)(A)Nov 12, 2024

It was found that 4 employees did not have valid CPR/first aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(2)Nov 12, 2024

A caregiver was present at the operation with an ineligible background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-12

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(2)Nov 12, 2024

A caregiver was present at the operation with an ineligible background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Aug 16, 2024

An incident in which a child was placed at risk was not reported to Childcare Licensing as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Aug 16, 2024

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

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)Aug 16, 2024

An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Aug 16, 2024

An incident in which a child was placed at risk was not reported to Childcare Licensing as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Aug 16, 2024

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

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)Aug 16, 2024

An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Aug 16, 2024

An incident in which a child was placed at risk was not reported to Childcare Licensing as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)Aug 16, 2024

An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Aug 16, 2024

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

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)Aug 16, 2024

An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Aug 16, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Aug 16, 2024

An incident in which a child was placed at risk was not reported to Childcare Licensing as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)Aug 16, 2024

An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Aug 16, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Aug 16, 2024

An incident in which a child was placed at risk was not reported to Childcare Licensing as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.303(a)(4)Dec 5, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.303(a)(4)Dec 5, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.303(a)(4)Dec 5, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.303(a)(4)Dec 5, 2023

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Dec 9, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Dec 9, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Dec 9, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Dec 9, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 25, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 25, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 25, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 25, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(b)(1)(A)Dec 13, 2021

One caregiver does not have renewed background check. Became inactive 8.23.2021

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(b)(1)(A)Dec 13, 2021

One caregiver does not have renewed background check. Became inactive 8.23.2021

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(b)(1)(A)Dec 13, 2021

One caregiver does not have renewed background check. Became inactive 8.23.2021

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(b)(1)(A)Dec 13, 2021

One caregiver does not have renewed background check. Became inactive 8.23.2021

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(b)(1)(A)Dec 13, 2021

One caregiver does not have renewed background check. Became inactive 8.23.2021

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 6, 2021

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 6, 2021

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 6, 2021

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 6, 2021

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 6, 2021

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.

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