Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center

Licensed Center in BAYTOWN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 20, 2019

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 317 MASSEY TOMPKINS RD, BAYTOWN, TX 77521 4305
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 20, 2019
Operation number: 1693253
Licensed capacity: 246 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-04:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	20
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	12
Assessments on record	3
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,150
Citations recorded	22
Record covers	May 7, 2022 – October 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	6
Medium High	9
Medium	3
Medium Low	4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionOctober 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 5, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentJuly 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 6, 20262 citations recorded2 of 619 standards cited at this visit

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High

A rip in the playground turf surfacing was not documented to be addressed for repair.

Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Medium Low

One out of four employee records reviewed was missing affidavits for employment.

Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 14, 20254 citations recorded4 of 647 standards cited at this visit

746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel recordRisk level: Medium Low

Four staff files were reviewed and three files did not have current annual training certificates available for review.

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2025.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

Four staff files were reviewed. Three of four staff files did not have current CPR/1st aid training certificates available for review.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2025.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

Documentation does not reflect fire drills conducted monthly.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2025.

746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

Documentation does not reflect battery operated carbon monoxide detectors being tested monthly.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2025.

InspectionMarch 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 7, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

Based on the investigation findings and documentation obtained, prohibited punishment for yelling was practiced at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High

Based on information and documentation obtained, an infant remained in time out for over 20 minutes in a restrictive chair.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 17, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.

Correction verified by the state on February 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 4, 20246 citations recorded6 of 645 standards cited at this visit

746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level CareRisk level: Medium High

During the inspection the fire inspection on file was dated 10/28/22. The operation was able to provide a request submitted on 04/14/23 which is still out of date.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2024.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

The operational polices were missing promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity, parents' rights, where to find minimum standards online, HHSC website, and polices of administering epinephrine auto-injectors.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2024.

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesRisk level: Medium

During the inspection signed copies of parent receipt of operational polices and/or parent handbook were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2024.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

There is no documentation of any drills being conducted in 2024.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

I reviewed 10 children's records, and it was observed that two children physician information was not documented on the student emergency contact information or admissions forms.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.509 - Licensed Operations Required FeesRisk level: High

During the inspection there were $76 of unpaid background check fees that date back to 12/02/2023.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 14, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Documentation of the annual fire inspection report was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2024.

ReportMay 10, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

A caregiver threatened to pop children on two different occasions.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentJanuary 29, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

The operation did not enter the number of employees who left the operation in 2023. This task was due no later than January 15, 2024.

Correction verified by the state on January 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 14, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

Based on information provided as a result of children being inappropriately touched it is determined caregivers did not provide proper supervision.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 618 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 24, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 19, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

A caregiver does not have CPR/First Aid training.

Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionSeptember 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 595 standards cited at this visit

ReportSeptember 8, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and GuidanceRisk level: Medium High

Based on information obtained during the investigation inspection and interviews, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of inappropriate discipline.

Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022.

InspectionAugust 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 13, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 26, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 23, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 7, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2803(1) - Discipline - Individualized and Consistent for Each ChildRisk level: Medium High

Based on information received during the investigation inspection, there is sufficient evidence support the allegation of the child being inappropriately disciplined.

Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.