Escandon Head Start
2901 COLBATH AVE, Mcallen, TX 78503 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 109
- Ages
- Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-04:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Roxanne Salas
- Phone
- (956) 971-4439
- Regulated since
- Jul 19, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1379881 · number 1722703
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
-
Sep 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Mar 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Feb 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
-
Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jan 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Aug 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Feb 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Feb 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Safety & premises
Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
-
Safety & premises
-
Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Supervision & ratios
Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-04.
-
Supervision & ratios
-
Feb 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jan 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Staff background & training Serious
An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-02-08.
-
Staff background & training Serious
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
Show the letter text
If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
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.