Baytown Early Headstart And Headstart Center
317 MASSEY TOMPKINS RD, Baytown, TX 77521 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 246
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-04:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lisa Wells
- Phone
- (713) 696-3120
- Regulated since
- Dec 20, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1333931 · number 1693253
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 30, 2026 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A rip in the playground turf surfacing was not documented to be addressed for repair.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Records & paperwork
One out of four employee records reviewed was missing affidavits for employment.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-05-13. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Safety & premises
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four staff files were reviewed. Three of four staff files did not have current CPR/1st aid training certificates available for review.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Staff background & training
Four staff files were reviewed and three files did not have current annual training certificates available for review.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
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Safety & premises
Documentation does not reflect fire drills conducted monthly.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Other
Documentation does not reflect battery operated carbon monoxide detectors being tested monthly.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information and documentation obtained, an infant remained in time out for over 20 minutes in a restrictive chair.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the investigation findings and documentation obtained, prohibited punishment for yelling was practiced at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 17, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection there were $76 of unpaid background check fees that date back to 12/02/2023.
HHSC 745.509 — Licensed Operations Required Fees
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational polices were missing promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity, parents' rights, where to find minimum standards online, HHSC website, and polices of administering epinephrine auto-injectors.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection signed copies of parent receipt of operational polices and/or parent handbook were not available for review.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
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Other
There is no documentation of any drills being conducted in 2024.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
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Safety & premises
I reviewed 10 children's records, and it was observed that two children physician information was not documented on the student emergency contact information or admissions forms.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection the fire inspection on file was dated 10/28/22. The operation was able to provide a request submitted on 04/14/23 which is still out of date.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Documentation of the annual fire inspection report was not available for review.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-24. Correction verified 2024-07-08.
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Safety & premises
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May 10, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver threatened to pop children on two different occasions.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-06-03.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not enter the number of employees who left the operation in 2023. This task was due no later than January 15, 2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-29. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information provided as a result of children being inappropriately touched it is determined caregivers did not provide proper supervision.
HHSC 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 activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-12. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver does not have CPR/First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Based on information obtained during the investigation inspection and interviews, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of inappropriate discipline.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Other
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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Based on information received during the investigation inspection, there is sufficient evidence support the allegation of the child being inappropriately disciplined.
HHSC 746.2803(1) — Discipline - Individualized and Consistent for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-09. Correction verified 2022-06-14.
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Other
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Oct 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff did not have annual training hours in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medication, and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing and controlling spread of communicable diseases and Building and Physical premises safety.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-08.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have annual training hours in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medication, and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing and controlling spread of communicable diseases and Building and Physical premises safety.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not had an annual fire inspection conducted since 8/7/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 3, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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