AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD
AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 117 children and serving preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times. Inspectors recorded 3 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (2 of 3). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #73 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 79% of licensed centers statewide.
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Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked training in administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two have not completed and orientation to operation.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
About this center
Common questions
Does AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers, not infants.
What are AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD’s hours?
7:35 AM to 3:25 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD had any serious violations?
No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 3 lower-risk citations, listed above.
How does AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #73 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 79% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD last inspected?
Aug 10, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1589636- 5211 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.