Dickson Head Start
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
44 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
October 28, 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
- Dickson Head Start
- License number
- 830053
- Location
- 1100 S 33RD ST, Temple, TX 76504
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 35.5/100
- Inspection record
- 44 inspections, last inspected October 28, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
48
Total Violations
Oct 28, 2025
Last Inspection
136
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (48)
During the inspection one classrooms stated that they had 12 children, but they had 13 children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-22
During the inspection one classrooms stated that they had 12 children, but they had 13 children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-22
During the inspection one classrooms stated that they had 12 children, but they had 13 children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-22
During the inspection one classrooms stated that they had 12 children, but they had 13 children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-22
Observed broken tile in the bathroom in the hallway. Broken tiles can cut children and should be fixed or covered until it can be fixed. This was corrected when a mat was placed over the broken tiles until the tiles can be fixed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed broken tile in the bathroom in the hallway. Broken tiles can cut children and should be fixed or covered until it can be fixed. This was corrected when a mat was placed over the broken tiles until the tiles can be fixed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed broken tile in the bathroom in the hallway. Broken tiles can cut children and should be fixed or covered until it can be fixed. This was corrected when a mat was placed over the broken tiles until the tiles can be fixed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed broken tile in the bathroom in the hallway. Broken tiles can cut children and should be fixed or covered until it can be fixed. This was corrected when a mat was placed over the broken tiles until the tiles can be fixed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The one on file was expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-01
The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The one on file was expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-01
The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The one on file was expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-01
The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The one on file was expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-01
During an investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised when the child walked down the hallway for one minute alone and then was brought back to the classroom by another staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26
During an investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised when the child walked down the hallway for one minute alone and then was brought back to the classroom by another staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26
During an investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised when the child walked down the hallway for one minute alone and then was brought back to the classroom by another staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26
During an investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised when the child walked down the hallway for one minute alone and then was brought back to the classroom by another staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26
During an investigation it was found that multiple caregivers suspected abuse and neglect and failed to report it to the abuse and neglect hotline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg/bottom area as a form of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was aggressively grabbing children and forcefully sitting children down.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
During an investigation it was found that multiple caregivers suspected abuse and neglect and failed to report it to the abuse and neglect hotline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg/bottom area as a form of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was aggressively grabbing children and forcefully sitting children down.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
During an investigation it was found that multiple caregivers suspected abuse and neglect and failed to report it to the abuse and neglect hotline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg/bottom area as a form of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was aggressively grabbing children and forcefully sitting children down.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
During an investigation it was found that multiple caregivers suspected abuse and neglect and failed to report it to the abuse and neglect hotline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg/bottom area as a form of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was aggressively grabbing children and forcefully sitting children down.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12
Observed 3 classrooms with chemicals in the reach of children to include, bleach, clorox wipes, krud kutter, and goo gone. This was corrected when the chemicals were removed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-23
Observed 4 classrooms have been closed reducing the space used by children. The operation did not notify licensing of the reduction of space. I spoke to the director about notifying licensing anytime space is reduced or added.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed 2 live roaches and one dead roach in the building. I spoke to the director about having the exterminator come out sooner to service the building.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
Observed 2 live roaches and one dead roach in the building. I spoke to the director about having the exterminator come out sooner to service the building.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
Observed 4 classrooms have been closed reducing the space used by children. The operation did not notify licensing of the reduction of space. I spoke to the director about notifying licensing anytime space is reduced or added.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed 3 classrooms with chemicals in the reach of children to include, bleach, clorox wipes, krud kutter, and goo gone. This was corrected when the chemicals were removed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-23
Observed 2 live roaches and one dead roach in the building. I spoke to the director about having the exterminator come out sooner to service the building.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
Observed 2 live roaches and one dead roach in the building. I spoke to the director about having the exterminator come out sooner to service the building.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
Observed 4 classrooms have been closed reducing the space used by children. The operation did not notify licensing of the reduction of space. I spoke to the director about notifying licensing anytime space is reduced or added.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed 3 classrooms with chemicals in the reach of children to include, bleach, clorox wipes, krud kutter, and goo gone. This was corrected when the chemicals were removed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-23
Observed 4 classrooms have been closed reducing the space used by children. The operation did not notify licensing of the reduction of space. I spoke to the director about notifying licensing anytime space is reduced or added.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed 3 classrooms with chemicals in the reach of children to include, bleach, clorox wipes, krud kutter, and goo gone. This was corrected when the chemicals were removed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-23
The operation did not report suspected abuse within the 48 hours timeframe, This was corrected when I spoke to the caregivers and director about reporting.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation did not report suspected abuse within the 48 hours timeframe, This was corrected when I spoke to the caregivers and director about reporting.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation did not report suspected abuse within the 48 hours timeframe, This was corrected when I spoke to the caregivers and director about reporting.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation did not report suspected abuse within the 48 hours timeframe, This was corrected when I spoke to the caregivers and director about reporting.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During an inspection, there was no annual fire inspection report available for review. The most recent fire inspection report was dated 09/24/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
During an inspection, there was no annual fire inspection report available for review. The most recent fire inspection report was dated 09/24/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
During an inspection, there was no annual fire inspection report available for review. The most recent fire inspection report was dated 09/24/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
During an inspection, there was no annual fire inspection report available for review. The most recent fire inspection report was dated 09/24/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickson Head Start's safety grade?
Dickson Head Start has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 35.5 out of 100.
How many violations does Dickson Head Start have?
Dickson Head Start has 48 total violations on record, including 44 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Dickson Head Start last inspected?
Dickson Head Start was last inspected on October 28, 2025.