Dogan Head Start
Dogan Head Start is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 94 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (2 of 5). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #290 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 42% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
1 child with a diagnosed food allergy is missing the required epi-pen.
7 out of 8 staff files missing training certificates for Emergency preparedness; Communicable diseases; Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; 6 out of 8 missing Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
Three caregivers were present and in contact with children without having an approved background check.
One caregiver was present and counted in ratio without having an approved background check.
The director is missing the following health and safety training: Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
About this center
Common questions
Does Dogan Head Start take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Dogan Head Start’s hours?
7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Dogan Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Dogan Head Start had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 13, 2024: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Dogan Head Start compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #290 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 42% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Dogan Head Start last inspected?
Apr 30, 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 1521543 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.