Lamesa Head Start Program
Lamesa Head Start Program is a licensed child care center in Lamesa, TX, licensed for up to 211 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (2 of 5). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 13 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 2 centers in Dawson County and better than 66% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 28 minutes.
The operation did not notify licensing about the additional unfenced outside area where children play which has not been inspected prior to the children's use.
A child wandered away from class unsupervised for an unknown length of time.
Staff did not display good judgment when the food allergy list was not checked and child had access to food child was allergic to which required medical attention.
Operation failed to notify licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.
About this center
Common questions
Does Lamesa Head Start Program take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Lamesa Head Start Program’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 Lamesa Head Start Program accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Lamesa Head Start Program had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 12, 2023: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Lamesa Head Start Program compare with other daycares in Dawson County?
It is #1 of 2 centers in Dawson County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 66% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Lamesa Head Start Program last inspected?
Jul 24, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
Other centers near Lamesa
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 34692- 1029 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.