Portland Headstart Center

518 ELM ST, Portland, TX 78374Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

22 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 19, 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
Portland Headstart Center
License number
855973- 9871
Location
518 ELM ST, Portland, TX 78374
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 30.0/100
Inspection record
22 inspections, last inspected November 19, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor30.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

52

Total Violations

Nov 19, 2025

Last Inspection

17

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (52)

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Oct 21, 2025

One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.503Oct 21, 2025

One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 21, 2025

A child was found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 21, 2025

A child was found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.503Oct 21, 2025

One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.503Oct 21, 2025

One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Oct 21, 2025

One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 21, 2025

A child was found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Oct 21, 2025

One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.503Oct 21, 2025

One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 21, 2025

A child was found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Oct 21, 2025

One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Nov 17, 2022

The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011Nov 17, 2022

For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Nov 17, 2022

The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Nov 17, 2022

The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011Nov 17, 2022

For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Nov 17, 2022

The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011Nov 17, 2022

For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011Nov 17, 2022

For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011Dec 14, 2021

The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Dec 14, 2021

One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Dec 14, 2021

The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Dec 14, 2021

One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Dec 14, 2021

The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011Dec 14, 2021

The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Dec 14, 2021

One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Dec 14, 2021

The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011Dec 14, 2021

The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Dec 14, 2021

One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Dec 14, 2021

The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011Dec 14, 2021

The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Nov 29, 2021

One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011Nov 29, 2021

Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Nov 29, 2021

The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Nov 29, 2021

Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Nov 29, 2021

Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Nov 29, 2021

The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Nov 29, 2021

One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Nov 29, 2021

Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011Nov 29, 2021

Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Nov 29, 2021

The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Nov 29, 2021

Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Nov 29, 2021

One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Nov 29, 2021

Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011Nov 29, 2021

Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011Nov 29, 2021

Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Nov 29, 2021

Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Nov 29, 2021

Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Nov 29, 2021

One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Nov 29, 2021

Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Nov 29, 2021

The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portland Headstart Center's safety grade?

Portland Headstart Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 30.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Portland Headstart Center have?

Portland Headstart Center has 52 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 28 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Portland Headstart Center last inspected?

Portland Headstart Center was last inspected on November 19, 2025.

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