Mexia Head Start
Mexia Head Start is a licensed child care center in Mexia, TX, licensed for up to 67 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1999. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 3 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (1 of 3). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 33% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 5 centers in Mexia and better than 71% of licensed centers statewide.
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One of the outlets in the pre-k room was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
There was a person observed in a classroom accessible to children and the person did not have a background check on file. The person was instructed by the operation to leave, during the inspection.
It was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgment when she placed marbles in a center the children had access to, which caused an incident where a child in care was able to swallow a marble. The marbles have been removed from the operation.
About this center
Common questions
Does Mexia Head Start take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Mexia Head Start’s hours?
7:45 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Mexia Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Mexia Head Start cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Mexia Head Start for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Heart of Texas area, which includes Mexia, is $31.60 a day for infants, $30.60 a day for toddlers and $29.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Mexia Head Start had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 16, 2025: “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 Mexia Head Start compare with other daycares in Mexia?
It is #1 of 5 centers in Mexia by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 71% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Mexia Head Start last inspected?
Mar 5, 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 137403 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.