Park Headstart Center
Park Headstart Center is a licensed child care center in Copperas Cove, TX, licensed for up to 34 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1994. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 6). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 20 centers in Copperas Cove and better than 44% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The fire inspection has not been conducted since 02/23/2024.
A caregiver tripped a child in care.
The children's product safety form had not been reviewed since 04/27/22. This was corrected at the inspection when the director reviewed the list and filled out an updated form dated 02/08/24.
A fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/09/22.
During an investigation inspection it was found that the annual fire inspection was not current. The last inspection was conducted 05/12/2021, overdue by 5 months.
During the investigation it was found that the operation had not written or provided parents with an incident report that involved two children in care.
About this center
Common questions
Does Park Headstart Center take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Park Headstart Center’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 Park Headstart Center accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Park Headstart Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 9, 2024: “Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Park Headstart Center compare with other daycares in Copperas Cove?
It is #11 of 20 centers in Copperas Cove by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 44% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Park Headstart Center last inspected?
Jan 15, 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 506486 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.