9709 MESA DR, Houston, TX 77078 · (713) 556-3832 · State permit no. 1633004
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Fonwood Head Start for 9 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 12 routine inspections and 8 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.303 (2 times, most recently Oct 8, 2025).
The state lists Fonwood Head Start as serving pre-kindergarten children, open 07:30 AM to 04:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 9 violations, newest first
Medium · Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
2 out of 10 children's records missing the name, address, and telephone number of the child s physician or anemergency-care facility.
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 28, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Sep 23, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Oct 8, 2025 · Inspection
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The operation changed directors on 10/3/25, and needed to make notification to Child Care Regulation within 5 days of the changes.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 8, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Oct 9, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Oct 8, 2025 · Inspection
745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
An outside music vendor without an approved background check was in ratio with children.
In plain English: An operation must request a background check when it applies for a permit, hires someone, contracts with someone who needs a check, has a resident age 14 or older move in or a resident who is about to turn or has just turned 14, or learns of anyone else who needs a check. Checks must be renewed within five years for fingerprint-based checks or two years for name-based checks, and also when the person moves to another state or takes a role that requires fingerprints. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 8, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Oct 9, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Jan 17, 2025 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Feb 24, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 14, 2025 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation, with direct access to the children in care, without a clearance from CBCU that they were eligible to be present.
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 15, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 15, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 14, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
During the investigation it was found that a child was left alone without any caregivers supervising them for at least 23 minutes on 11/12/2024. This was cited. Supervision was observed during the inspection to meet compliance.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Nov 18, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 15, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The director first aid training expired 12/13/2020 and the HISD teacher did not have first aid training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 1, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Apr 11, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 15, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
There was sufficient evidence that this event occurred.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 18, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 1, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 11, 2023 · Inspection
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There were 4 staff records that did not have a current CPR/1st training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 30, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 30, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Fonwood 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).