Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start for 5 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 11 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High.
80Licensed capacity
11Routine inspections, 5 yrs
5Violations, 5 yrs
4High-weight violations
0.2Violations per inspection
0Clean inspections in a row
The state lists Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start as serving infant, toddler, and pre-kindergarten children, open 07:30 AM to 03:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided. Program type: Child Care Program.
Violations by state risk weight
Of the 5 violations at Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start, 4 fall under rules Texas weights High and 0 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
4
80%
Medium High
0
0%
Medium
1
20%
Medium Low
0
0%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers
Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start had 5 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 Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early 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)
0
0
0
2022
1
1
0
2023
1
1
1
2024
4
6
1
2025
4
6
2
2026
1
1
1
Every state visit
15 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Jan 23, 2026
Inspection
361
1
Dec 10, 2025
Inspection
1
None
Oct 17, 2025
Inspection
1
None
Oct 2, 2025
Investigation (self-report)
3
1
Jul 3, 2025
Inspection
—
None
Jun 19, 2025
Investigation (report)
3
1
Jan 30, 2025
Inspection
904
None
Jun 17, 2024
Inspection
1
None
May 15, 2024
Inspection
—
None
May 13, 2024
Investigation (self-report)
2
1
Mar 28, 2024
Inspection
—
None
Mar 19, 2024
Investigation (report)
1
None
Show 3 earlier visits
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Feb 6, 2024
Inspection
360
None
Feb 15, 2023
Inspection
852
1
Feb 23, 2022
Inspection
356
None
All 5 violations, newest first
High · Jan 23, 2026 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current Fire inspection.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 9, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes
High · Oct 2, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the placed their hands over a child's hands and clapped them together while simultaneously telling them to stop a behavior.
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:
Nov 26, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
High · Jun 19, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to report an allegation of a situation that placed a child at risk.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text
Caregiver used an opened hand to hit a child's hand.
In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 10, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium · Feb 15, 2023 · Inspection
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Several classrooms had improperly labeled sippy cups/bottles, labeled only with the first name. Note: this was corrected at time of inspection when the caregivers used permanent markers and added the last initial to each cup the child used.
In plain English: Toddler areas must have age-appropriate seats, tables, and nap equipment, enough popular toys that toddlers are not forced to compete for them, and low shelves or containers they can reach on their own. Bottles and training cups must be labeled or assigned to each toddler and cleaned and sanitized between uses, and toddlers may never sleep or walk around with them. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 15, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
What to ask on a visit
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start:
Discipline and guidance
How do caregivers respond to hitting, biting, or tantrums?
Do you use time-outs, and if so, how long do they last?
Fire inspections and fire equipment
When was your last fire inspection, and can I see the report?
How often do you test smoke detectors and check fire extinguishers?
Infant and toddler care
How much time do babies spend in swings, bouncers, or other seats each day?
Will I get a daily report on my baby's feedings, naps, and diaper changes?
Incident reports and notices to the state
When do you fill out an incident report, and will I get a copy?
What kinds of events do you report to the state licensing office?
Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start’s records come from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation public data (CC0), pulled Oct 20, 2026.
This page reports the state’s records for Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early 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).