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Portland Headstart Center

Licensed Center in PORTLAND, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 23, 2006

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 518 ELM ST, PORTLAND, TX 78374 1712
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 23, 2006
Operation number: 855973- 9871
Licensed capacity: 17 children
Ages served: Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-03:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,785
Citations recorded	13
Record covers	November 29, 2021 – October 16, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	2
Medium High	4
Medium	4
Medium Low	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 604 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 21, 20253 citations recorded3 of 664 standards cited at this visit

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2025.

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesRisk level: Medium

One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2025.

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

A child was found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.

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

InspectionJanuary 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionOctober 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 605 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 657 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 22, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 17, 20222 citations recorded2 of 624 standards cited at this visit

746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating HoursRisk level: Medium High

For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameRisk level: Medium Low

The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.

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

InspectionJanuary 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 14, 20213 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameRisk level: Medium Low

The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.

Correction verified by the state on January 5, 2022.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.

Correction verified by the state on December 17, 2021.

746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating HoursRisk level: Medium High

The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.

Correction verified by the state on January 5, 2022.

InspectionNovember 29, 20215 citations recorded5 of 616 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameRisk level: Medium Low

The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021.

746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating HoursRisk level: Medium High

Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activitiesRisk level: Medium High

Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021. 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.