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Licensed Center · Texas

Mercedes Head Start

950 W 6Th St, Mercedes

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
182
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten
Hours
07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jan 23, 2019
Phone
9568255132

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.

1High risk
3Medium-high risk
0Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
13Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Mar 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 3, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 17, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
    Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered, two staff members failed to follow program policies and procedures to release children when releasing a child to an unauthorized individual. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-18.
May 23, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 17, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 25, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 6, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
    Inspector's note: Observed that pre-kindergarten children are not engaged in outdoor play for 90 minutes a day as weather permit. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-06.
Oct 12, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
    Inspector's note: Observed that pre-kindergarten children are not engaged in outdoor play for 90 minutes a day as weather permit. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-19.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: Facility did not use good judgement when allowing 63 children and 8 staff members to be outside using one playground structure. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-19.
Mar 28, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 6, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 1, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

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