Texas records · HIDALGO County · MCALLEN

Escandon Head Start

Licensed Center in MCALLEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 19, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
2901 COLBATH AVE, MCALLEN, TX 78503 8308
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
July 19, 2021
Operation number
1722703
Licensed capacity
109 children
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record18
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record10
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,501
Citations recorded4
Record coversJanuary 28, 2022 – October 22, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High2
Medium High1
Medium1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 9, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safetyRisk level: High
Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 637 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 26, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 961 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 29, 20241 citation recorded1 of 315 standards cited at this visit
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play OpportunitiesRisk level: Medium
Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 386 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 4, 20221 citation recorded1 of 584 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 28, 20221 citation recorded1 of 602 standards cited at this visit
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High
An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 8, 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.