Thigpen Zavala Head Start

2500 GALVESTON AVE, McAllen, TX 78501Open
Head Start
B

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

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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

B
Good84.3 / 100
Health78/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance40/100

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)

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Oct 24, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 24, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 24, 2023

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Oct 24, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 24, 2023

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Oct 24, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)May 13, 2022

Napping mats in classrooms 1 and 2 were not labeled with the children's names nor number assigned.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407May 13, 2022

Operation has a slide in the playground whose base has started to corrode.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407May 13, 2022

Operation has a slide in the playground whose base has started to corrode.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)May 13, 2022

Napping mats in classrooms 1 and 2 were not labeled with the children's names nor number assigned.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407May 13, 2022

Operation has a slide in the playground whose base has started to corrode.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)May 13, 2022

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.

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