Thigpen Zavala Head Start
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
24 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
September 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 1, 2026
- Provider
- Thigpen Zavala Head Start
- License number
- 1722732
- Location
- 2500 GALVESTON AVE, McAllen, TX 78501
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 84.3/100
- Inspection record
- 24 inspections, last inspected September 10, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
12
Total Violations
Sep 10, 2025
Last Inspection
136
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (12)
Emergency plan for a child with a food allergy is missing the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-31
There are three red ant piles within operation's playground. Part of the playground fence fell over and is leaning towards the inside of the playground. Note: Provider sent work order to Head Start HeadQuarters and ISD.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-07
There are three red ant piles within operation's playground. Part of the playground fence fell over and is leaning towards the inside of the playground. Note: Provider sent work order to Head Start HeadQuarters and ISD.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-07
Emergency plan for a child with a food allergy is missing the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-31
There are three red ant piles within operation's playground. Part of the playground fence fell over and is leaning towards the inside of the playground. Note: Provider sent work order to Head Start HeadQuarters and ISD.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-07
Emergency plan for a child with a food allergy is missing the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-31
Napping mats in classrooms 1 and 2 were not labeled with the children's names nor number assigned.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-16
Operation has a slide in the playground whose base has started to corrode.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-22
Operation has a slide in the playground whose base has started to corrode.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-22
Napping mats in classrooms 1 and 2 were not labeled with the children's names nor number assigned.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-16
Operation has a slide in the playground whose base has started to corrode.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-22
Napping mats in classrooms 1 and 2 were not labeled with the children's names nor number assigned.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-16
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thigpen Zavala Head Start's safety grade?
Thigpen Zavala Head Start has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 84.3 out of 100.
How many violations does Thigpen Zavala Head Start have?
Thigpen Zavala Head Start has 12 total violations on record, including 9 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Thigpen Zavala Head Start last inspected?
Thigpen Zavala Head Start was last inspected on September 10, 2025.