Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Cook Head Start for 3 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 11 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 1 was under rules the state weights High. The last 7 routine inspections found no violations.
254Licensed capacity
11Routine inspections, 5 yrs
3Violations, 5 yrs
1High-weight violations
0.2Violations per inspection
7Clean inspections in a row
The state lists Cook Head Start as serving toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:30 AM to 03:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Program type: Child Care Program.
Violations by state risk weight
Of the 3 violations at Cook Head Start, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 1 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
Weight
Violations
Share
High
1
33%
Medium High
1
33%
Medium
1
33%
Medium Low
0
0%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers
Cook Head Start had 3 violations in five years, fewer than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.2 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
Repeat issues
No single rule was cited twice at Cook Head Start between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026.
Year by year
Inspections
Violations
Year
Routine inspections
All state visits
Violations
2021 (from Oct 20)
1
1
1
2022
4
6
2
2023
1
1
0
2024
1
1
0
2025
2
3
0
2026
2
3
0
Every state visit
15 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
May 5, 2026
Inspection
617
None
Jan 29, 2026
Inspection
—
None
Jan 27, 2026
Investigation (report)
3
None
Nov 7, 2025
Investigation (self-report)
1
None
Nov 7, 2025
Inspection
—
None
May 8, 2025
Inspection
658
None
Aug 16, 2024
Inspection
763
None
Oct 2, 2023
Inspection
492
None
Nov 3, 2022
Inspection
129
None
Oct 18, 2022
Inspection
666
1
May 5, 2022
Inspection
1
None
Apr 23, 2022
Investigation (report)
1
None
Show 3 earlier visits
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Apr 19, 2022
Inspection
—
None
Apr 14, 2022
Investigation (self-report)
2
1
Nov 3, 2021
Inspection
298
1
All 3 violations, newest first
One rule cited at Cook Head Start changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium High · Oct 18, 2022 · Inspection
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Some rough edges on the playground equipment were accessible to children while outdoor activities. Pictures taken.
In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 8, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes
High · Apr 14, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the caregivers failed to exercise good judgment. The caregivers did not follow the proper dismissal procedures and put a child on the wrong vehicle for picking up.
In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 19, 2022
Correction verified:
May 5, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium · Nov 3, 2021 · Inspection
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The center did not have a current fire inspection at the center.
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 19, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 10, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes
What to ask on a visit
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Cook Head Start:
Building, equipment, and products
Where are cleaning supplies stored?
How often are toys and surfaces cleaned and sanitized?
Staff files and required records
Which program records, such as drill logs or inspection reports, can parents look at?
How do you keep staff training and certification records current?
Supervision and caregiver duties
How do caregivers keep track of every child during outdoor play, naps, and moves between rooms?
What is your policy on caregivers using their phones while they are with the children?
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This page reports the state’s records for Cook Head Start; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).