La Porte Head Start
La Porte Head Start is a licensed child care center in La Porte, TX, licensed for up to 117 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1999. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 13). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 12 centers in La Porte and better than 20% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
I did not observe current sanitation inspection completed for the operation last on expired on 8/25/2026.
Two personnel records evaluated were missing current annual training information.
I observed sleeping mats in the pre-k room that were torn and unable to be clean thoroughly as required.
The operation has failed to submit required fees for all the pending background check fees.
The sleeping cots in the two and three year old classrooms were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information.
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in the three-year-old classroom. Note: corrected during inspection.
One personnel record evaluated was missing employee photo ID and training information.
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram not posted in EHS4 Pre-K room. Note: corrected at inspection.
I did not observe most recent gas inspection completed for the day care. The last one was conducted on 11/10/21.
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
I did not observe documentation of caregiver's current CPR/FA training available for review.
I observe ceiling tiles in boys/girls restroom and 4-5yos classroom that were stained need to be replaced.
About this center
Common questions
Does La Porte Head Start take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are La Porte Head Start’s hours?
7:15 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does La Porte Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does La Porte Head Start cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask La Porte Head Start for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes La Porte, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has La Porte Head Start had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 10, 2025: “HRC42.054 - Required Fees.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does La Porte Head Start compare with other daycares in La Porte?
It is #6 of 12 centers in La Porte 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 La Porte Head Start last inspected?
Sep 14, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 541573 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.