Spring Branch Head Start

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 8, 2003

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 9655 LONG POINT RD, HOUSTON, TX 77055 4251
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 8, 2003
Operation number: 824434
Licensed capacity: 218 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:45 AM-03:00 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,811
Citations recorded	9
Record covers	August 15, 2022 – August 21, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	2
Medium	1
Medium Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 21, 20261 citation recorded1 of 696 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionOctober 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 22, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the operation did not make a report to licensing within the timeframe.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium

The operation did not provide a parent with an incident report within 48 hours of becoming aware of an incident.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 9, 20251 citation recorded1 of 569 standards cited at this visit

746.4915 - Additional Surfacing Requirements for Indoor Active Play EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

In the toddlers' classroom, there is indoor climbing equipment that is over 20 inches tall, without any shock-absorbing material underneath or around the equipment.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 21, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 11, 20241 citation recorded1 of 696 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

During the walkthrough I observed 1 caregiver supervising 17 children with a specified age group of 3 years. Ratio is 1:15. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when a second caregiver came into the classroom.

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

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

InspectionDecember 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportDecember 7, 2023Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

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

The employee failed to verify the child's mode of transportation for dismissal.

Correction verified by the state on February 2, 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

The child was not properly supervised when she was released to someone who was not listed on her authorized release form.

Correction verified by the state on February 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 586 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 666 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 15, 20221 citation recorded1 of 585 standards cited at this visit

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low

A caregiver is missing an employee affidavit form in their personnel file.

Correction verified by the state on August 15, 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.