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Channelview Head Start

16102 Ridlon St, Channelview, TX 77530 · Harris County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Channelview Head Start is a licensed child care center in Channelview, TX, licensed for up to 100 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 9). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #888 of 1408 centers in Harris County and better than 20% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 20%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #888 of 1408 centers in Harris County
4High risk
2Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 7 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundDec 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Caregiver conduct2
Training & qualifications2
Supervision1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

HighDec 18, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
During the investigation the staff involved in the investigation was seen on video pulling and yanking the victim by his arms and wrist.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026
HighDec 18, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
It was reported during the investigation that the employee was often loud and heard yelling around children in care.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026
HighDec 18, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised §746.1003(4)
During the investigation the director admitted there has been several incidents where the teacher involved in the investigation would use a loud voice and tone towards the children in class and constantly talks louder then what she should and the director didn't take action sooner to address the matter.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026
HighNov 20, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last annual fire inspection by the fire marshal was conducted on 9/15/2023.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024
Medium LowJan 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
MediumDec 14, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
I did not observe current CPSC certificate last one expired 09/2023.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
Medium HighDec 14, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
The director and caregiver are missing current first aid training.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024
Medium HighDec 14, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
The director and one caregiver missing current CPR training.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024
MediumJan 5, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The fire drill for the month of december was not documented. Note: Director documented this during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity100 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-04:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 13, 2013
DirectorMaria Cruz
Phone7136961852
State operation #1507017

Common questions

Does Channelview Head Start take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Channelview Head Start’s hours?

6:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Channelview Head Start accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Channelview Head Start had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 18, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Channelview Head Start compare with other daycares in Harris County?

It is tied for #888 of 1408 centers in Harris County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 20% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Channelview Head Start last inspected?

Feb 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1507017 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.