9655 LONG POINT RD, Houston, TX 77055 · (713) 464-8401 · State permit no. 824434
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Spring Branch Head Start for 9 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High.
The state lists Spring Branch Head Start as serving infant, toddler, and pre-kindergarten children, open 07:45 AM to 03:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 9 violations, newest first
One rule cited at Spring Branch 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.
High · Aug 21, 2026 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.
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:
- Sep 4, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Aug 26, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Oct 22, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 19, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Dec 19, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Oct 22, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not provide a parent with an incident report within 48 hours of becoming aware of an incident.
In plain English: When the center fills out an incident or illness report for a child, it must give the parent a copy and get the parent's signature showing they reviewed or received it within 48 hours of the incident. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 19, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Dec 19, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 9, 2025 · Inspection
746.4915 - Additional Surfacing Requirements for Indoor Active Play Equipment
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.
Official text of rule 746.4915
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 23, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Oct 6, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Jan 21, 2025 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 23, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 22, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 11, 2024 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 11, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Dec 7, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The employee failed to verify the child's mode of transportation for dismissal.
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:
- Jan 31, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 2, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Dec 7, 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
The child was not properly supervised when she was released to someone who was not listed on her authorized release form.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 2, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Aug 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
A caregiver is missing an employee affidavit form in their personnel file.
In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 19, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 15, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Spring Branch 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).