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Licensed Center · Texas

Bowie Head Start

309 W Lincoln Ave, Harlingen

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · Map

2 deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
17
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-03:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jan 24, 2019
Phone
9563571526

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

0High risk
0Medium-high risk
3Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
8Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
    Inspector's note: One caregivers were missing training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). Tow caregivers were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-31.
  • Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
    Inspector's note: The director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-31.
Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
    Inspector's note: The director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-31.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
    Inspector's note: One caregivers were missing training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). Tow caregivers were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-31.
Aug 29, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 11, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 10, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector's note: There was no updated certification for Children's Products, it was last updated on 8/5/22. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-13.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.