Pittsburg Head Start
404 BROACH ST, Pittsburg, TX 75686 · Camp County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- Ages
- Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-04:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kaye Nelms
- Phone
- (903) 856-1245
- Regulated since
- Mar 13, 1996
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 143005 · number 517917- 845
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-15. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-15. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jan 6, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One employee who transports children had documentation of completion of only 1.5 hours transportation training for last year's annual training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 6, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One employee who transports children had documentation of completion of only 1.5 hours transportation training for last year's annual training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The tie dye shirts the children wear on the field trips do not have identification listing the name of the child-care center and the child-care centers telephone number,
HHSC 746.3001(6) — Field Trips - Children Identified with Center
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation of the rotated menus regarding which date they have been used. This was corrected at inspection as staff dated the menu posted.
HHSC 746.3313(2) — Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-04.
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Safety & premises
One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The tie dye shirts the children wear on the field trips do not have identification listing the name of the child-care center and the child-care centers telephone number,
HHSC 746.3001(6) — Field Trips - Children Identified with Center
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation of the rotated menus regarding which date they have been used. This was corrected at inspection as staff dated the menu posted.
HHSC 746.3313(2) — Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-04.
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Safety & premises
One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
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Other
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May 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-16. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Illness & medication
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-16. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked emergency care authorization.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-27. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked emergency care authorization.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-27. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
This standard was reviewed as a part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver did not redirect a child using positive statements. The caregiver grabbed the child quickly by the arm which could have caused injury.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-06. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
This standard was reviewed as a part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver did not redirect a child using positive statements. The caregiver grabbed the child quickly by the arm which could have caused injury.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-06. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Other
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Mar 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 4, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined a caregiver has not been promptly changing children's soiled or wet diapers.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 4, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined a caregiver has not been promptly changing children's soiled or wet diapers.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked written procedures for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-16. Correction verified 2022-05-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have carbon monoxide detectors installed in the two buildings.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-04. Correction verified 2022-05-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked written procedures for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-16. Correction verified 2022-05-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have carbon monoxide detectors installed in the two buildings.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-04. Correction verified 2022-05-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.