Cook Head Start
Cook Head Start is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 254 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2002. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 3 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 3). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #78 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 78% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Some rough edges on the playground equipment were accessible to children while outdoor activities. Pictures taken.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the caregivers failed to exercise good judgment. The caregivers did not follow the proper dismissal procedures and put a child on the wrong vehicle for picking up.
The center did not have a current fire inspection at the center.
About this center
Common questions
Does Cook Head Start take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Cook Head Start’s hours?
7:30 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Cook Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Cook Head Start had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 14, 2022: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Cook Head Start compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #78 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 78% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Cook Head Start last inspected?
May 5, 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 814140 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.