Spring Branch Head Start
Spring Branch Head Start is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 218 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2003. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 9). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #227 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 49% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the operation did not make a report to licensing within the timeframe.
The operation did not provide a parent with an incident report within 48 hours of becoming aware of an incident.
In the toddlers' classroom, there is indoor climbing equipment that is over 20 inches tall, without any shock-absorbing material underneath or around the equipment.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
During the walkthrough I observed 1 caregiver supervising 17 children with a specified age group of 3 years. Ratio is 1:15. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when a second caregiver came into the classroom.
The child was not properly supervised when she was released to someone who was not listed on her authorized release form.
The employee failed to verify the child's mode of transportation for dismissal.
A caregiver is missing an employee affidavit form in their personnel file.
About this center
Common questions
Does Spring Branch Head Start take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Spring Branch 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 Spring Branch Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Spring Branch Head Start had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 21, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Spring Branch Head Start compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #227 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 49% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Spring Branch Head Start last inspected?
Aug 21, 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 824434 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.