Palacios Head Start Center

801 E THOMAS DR, Pharr, TX 78577Open
Head Start
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

29 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 13, 2026

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
Palacios Head Start Center
License number
1543493- 5371
Location
801 E THOMAS DR, Pharr, TX 78577
Status
Open
Safety grade
C (Average), score 75.0/100
Inspection record
29 inspections, last inspected February 13, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average75.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing60/100
Compliance0/100

16

Total Violations

Feb 13, 2026

Last Inspection

135

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (16)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3427Sep 25, 2025

A walkthrough of the outdoor area was conducted a red ant pile was seen in the grass area of the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3427Sep 25, 2025

A walkthrough of the outdoor area was conducted a red ant pile was seen in the grass area of the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3427Sep 25, 2025

A walkthrough of the outdoor area was conducted a red ant pile was seen in the grass area of the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3427Sep 25, 2025

A walkthrough of the outdoor area was conducted a red ant pile was seen in the grass area of the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 27, 2024

One of the eight employee records reviewed lacks the required training in hazardous materials, building safety, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the last full year of employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 27, 2024

One of the eight employee records reviewed lacks the required training in hazardous materials, building safety, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the last full year of employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 27, 2024

One of the eight employee records reviewed lacks the required training in hazardous materials, building safety, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the last full year of employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 27, 2024

One of the eight employee records reviewed lacks the required training in hazardous materials, building safety, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the last full year of employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

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

The center did not notify Child Care Regulation of the change in director within the 5 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-05

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

The center did not notify Child Care Regulation of the change in director within the 5 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-05

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

The center did not notify Child Care Regulation of the change in director within the 5 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-05

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

The center did not notify Child Care Regulation of the change in director within the 5 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3123(2)Nov 5, 2021

Garbage bins in classrooms were observed to have no lid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3123(2)Nov 5, 2021

Garbage bins in classrooms were observed to have no lid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3123(2)Nov 5, 2021

Garbage bins in classrooms were observed to have no lid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3123(2)Nov 5, 2021

Garbage bins in classrooms were observed to have no lid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-12

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palacios Head Start Center's safety grade?

Palacios Head Start Center has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 75.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Palacios Head Start Center have?

Palacios Head Start Center has 16 total violations on record, including 12 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Palacios Head Start Center last inspected?

Palacios Head Start Center was last inspected on February 13, 2026.

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