Texas records · HIDALGO County · MCALLEN

Alvarez Head Start

Licensed Center in MCALLEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 9, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 2606 GUMWOOD AVE, MCALLEN, TX 78501 7522
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 9, 2021
Operation number: 1722748
Licensed capacity: 138 children
Ages served: Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,020
Citations recorded	7
Record covers	December 1, 2021 – September 1, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	3
Medium	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 1, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 784 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 481 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 236 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 457 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 197 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

ReportFebruary 7, 20244 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.3420(4) - Hand Sanitizer - Use by Children Supervised by AdultRisk level: Medium High

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that children utilized hand sanitizer without adult supervision and the hand sanitizer remained on a table and accessible to children.

Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that staff did not use good judgement when a child was assigned the task of handing out hand sanitizer to the children and staff did not assist in providing immediate first aid when a child's eye came in contact with the hand sanitizer.

Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that while two caregivers were present in the room, both caregivers were preoccupied serving lunch and facing away from the children. During this time, a child was injured and required medical attention.

Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.

Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 25, 20231 citation recorded1 of 192 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

Two out of ten staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Food Allergies -Emergency Preparness -Communicable Diseases

Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 879 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 14, 2022Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: Medium High

Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation did not notify parent after a child exited fenced area of operation which led child directly to the street.

Correction verified by the state on October 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

Based on the information obtained during investigation, driveway area was used for daily walks and exercises. The driveway is unlicensed space and has a gate with an 8.5in gap.

Correction verified by the state on October 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 31, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 26, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 306 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 1, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 471 standards cited at this visit

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.