Spring Branch Head Start

9655 LONG POINT RD, Houston, TX 77055Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

35 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 19, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Spring Branch Head Start
License number
824434
Location
9655 LONG POINT RD, Houston, TX 77055
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 35.5/100
Inspection record
35 inspections, last inspected February 19, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor35.5 / 100
Health40/100
Safety70/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

32

Total Violations

Feb 19, 2026

Last Inspection

218

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (32)

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Oct 22, 2025

The operation did not provide a parent with an incident report within 48 hours of becoming aware of an incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 22, 2025

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the operation did not make a report to licensing within the timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Oct 22, 2025

The operation did not provide a parent with an incident report within 48 hours of becoming aware of an incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 22, 2025

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the operation did not make a report to licensing within the timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Oct 22, 2025

The operation did not provide a parent with an incident report within 48 hours of becoming aware of an incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 22, 2025

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the operation did not make a report to licensing within the timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Oct 22, 2025

The operation did not provide a parent with an incident report within 48 hours of becoming aware of an incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 22, 2025

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the operation did not make a report to licensing within the timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4915Sep 9, 2025

In the toddlers' classroom, there is indoor climbing equipment that is over 20 inches tall, without any shock-absorbing material underneath or around the equipment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4915Sep 9, 2025

In the toddlers' classroom, there is indoor climbing equipment that is over 20 inches tall, without any shock-absorbing material underneath or around the equipment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4915Sep 9, 2025

In the toddlers' classroom, there is indoor climbing equipment that is over 20 inches tall, without any shock-absorbing material underneath or around the equipment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4915Sep 9, 2025

In the toddlers' classroom, there is indoor climbing equipment that is over 20 inches tall, without any shock-absorbing material underneath or around the equipment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2025

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2025

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2025

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2025

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Sep 11, 2024

During the walkthrough I observed 1 caregiver supervising 17 children with a specified age group of 3 years. Ratio is 1:15. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when a second caregiver came into the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Sep 11, 2024

During the walkthrough I observed 1 caregiver supervising 17 children with a specified age group of 3 years. Ratio is 1:15. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when a second caregiver came into the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Sep 11, 2024

During the walkthrough I observed 1 caregiver supervising 17 children with a specified age group of 3 years. Ratio is 1:15. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when a second caregiver came into the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Sep 11, 2024

During the walkthrough I observed 1 caregiver supervising 17 children with a specified age group of 3 years. Ratio is 1:15. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when a second caregiver came into the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 7, 2023

The child was not properly supervised when she was released to someone who was not listed on her authorized release form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 7, 2023

The employee failed to verify the child's mode of transportation for dismissal.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 7, 2023

The employee failed to verify the child's mode of transportation for dismissal.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 7, 2023

The employee failed to verify the child's mode of transportation for dismissal.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 7, 2023

The child was not properly supervised when she was released to someone who was not listed on her authorized release form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 7, 2023

The employee failed to verify the child's mode of transportation for dismissal.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 7, 2023

The child was not properly supervised when she was released to someone who was not listed on her authorized release form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 7, 2023

The child was not properly supervised when she was released to someone who was not listed on her authorized release form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Aug 15, 2022

A caregiver is missing an employee affidavit form in their personnel file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Aug 15, 2022

A caregiver is missing an employee affidavit form in their personnel file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Aug 15, 2022

A caregiver is missing an employee affidavit form in their personnel file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Aug 15, 2022

A caregiver is missing an employee affidavit form in their personnel file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Branch Head Start's safety grade?

Spring Branch Head Start has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 35.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Spring Branch Head Start have?

Spring Branch Head Start has 32 total violations on record, including 20 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Spring Branch Head Start last inspected?

Spring Branch Head Start was last inspected on February 19, 2026.

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