Sparks Head Start
Sparks Head Start is a licensed child care center in Socorro, TX, licensed for up to 66 children and serving toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2000. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 1 citation, 0 of them high-risk. None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 8 centers in Socorro and better than 87% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
A pre-k classroom had 17 children being cared for by one caregiver. The specified age of the group was three, putting them out of ration by two children. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver was placed in the room to assist.
About this center
Common questions
Does Sparks Head Start take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers and preschoolers, not infants.
What are Sparks Head Start’s hours?
7:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Sparks Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Sparks Head Start had any serious violations?
No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 1 lower-risk citation, listed above.
How does Sparks Head Start compare with other daycares in Socorro?
It is #5 of 8 centers in Socorro by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 87% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Sparks Head Start last inspected?
Aug 3, 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 545989- 5591 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.