Alvarez Head Start

2606 GUMWOOD AVE, McAllen, TX 78501Open
Head Start
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

42 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 2, 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 3, 2026

Provider
Alvarez Head Start
License number
1722748
Location
2606 GUMWOOD AVE, McAllen, TX 78501
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 48.5/100
Inspection record
42 inspections, last inspected September 2, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor48.5 / 100
Health70/100
Safety40/100
Staffing20/100
Compliance70/100

28

Total Violations

Sep 2, 2025

Last Inspection

138

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (28)

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that while two caregivers were present in the room, both caregivers were preoccupied serving lunch and facing away from the children. During this time, a child was injured and required medical attention.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that staff did not use good judgement when a child was assigned the task of handing out hand sanitizer to the children and staff did not assist in providing immediate first aid when a child's eye came in contact with the hand sanitizer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3420(4)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that children utilized hand sanitizer without adult supervision and the hand sanitizer remained on a table and accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that while two caregivers were present in the room, both caregivers were preoccupied serving lunch and facing away from the children. During this time, a child was injured and required medical attention.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3420(4)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that children utilized hand sanitizer without adult supervision and the hand sanitizer remained on a table and accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that staff did not use good judgement when a child was assigned the task of handing out hand sanitizer to the children and staff did not assist in providing immediate first aid when a child's eye came in contact with the hand sanitizer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that while two caregivers were present in the room, both caregivers were preoccupied serving lunch and facing away from the children. During this time, a child was injured and required medical attention.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3420(4)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that children utilized hand sanitizer without adult supervision and the hand sanitizer remained on a table and accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that staff did not use good judgement when a child was assigned the task of handing out hand sanitizer to the children and staff did not assist in providing immediate first aid when a child's eye came in contact with the hand sanitizer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that while two caregivers were present in the room, both caregivers were preoccupied serving lunch and facing away from the children. During this time, a child was injured and required medical attention.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3420(4)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that children utilized hand sanitizer without adult supervision and the hand sanitizer remained on a table and accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Feb 7, 2024

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that staff did not use good judgement when a child was assigned the task of handing out hand sanitizer to the children and staff did not assist in providing immediate first aid when a child's eye came in contact with the hand sanitizer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Oct 25, 2023

Two out of ten staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Food Allergies -Emergency Preparness -Communicable Diseases

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Oct 25, 2023

Two out of ten staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Food Allergies -Emergency Preparness -Communicable Diseases

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Oct 25, 2023

Two out of ten staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Food Allergies -Emergency Preparness -Communicable Diseases

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Oct 25, 2023

Two out of ten staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Food Allergies -Emergency Preparness -Communicable Diseases

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Sep 14, 2022

Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation did not notify parent after a child exited fenced area of operation which led child directly to the street.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Sep 14, 2022

Based on the information obtained during investigation, driveway area was used for daily walks and exercises. The driveway is unlicensed space and has a gate with an 8.5in gap.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Sep 14, 2022

Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation did not notify parent after a child exited fenced area of operation which led child directly to the street.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Sep 14, 2022

Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation did not notify parent after a child exited fenced area of operation which led child directly to the street.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Sep 14, 2022

Based on the information obtained during investigation, driveway area was used for daily walks and exercises. The driveway is unlicensed space and has a gate with an 8.5in gap.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Sep 14, 2022

Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation did not notify parent after a child exited fenced area of operation which led child directly to the street.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Sep 14, 2022

Based on the information obtained during investigation, driveway area was used for daily walks and exercises. The driveway is unlicensed space and has a gate with an 8.5in gap.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Sep 14, 2022

Based on the information obtained during investigation, driveway area was used for daily walks and exercises. The driveway is unlicensed space and has a gate with an 8.5in gap.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alvarez Head Start's safety grade?

Alvarez Head Start has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 48.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Alvarez Head Start have?

Alvarez Head Start has 28 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Alvarez Head Start last inspected?

Alvarez Head Start was last inspected on September 2, 2025.

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