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Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs

Licensed Center · Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, TX · Operation No. 1577882

Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs holds a Full Permit issued July 30, 2015. In the state's 60-month public window it has 15 inspections on record with 7 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 30, 2015
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
115 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1206 N 13th St, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834-1612
The 60-month record
15
Inspections
0
Assessments
8
Self reports
7
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 3 · Medium 1 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Aug 27, 2026 Inspection 0
Jun 22, 2026 Report 1
Mar 26, 2026 Inspection 0
Mar 4, 2026 Report 0
Feb 25, 2026 Inspection 0
Feb 13, 2026 Inspection 0
Feb 11, 2026 Report 1
Oct 7, 2025 Inspection 0
Oct 8, 2024 Inspection 0
Feb 14, 2024 Inspection 0
Feb 2, 2024 Inspection 0
Jan 30, 2024 Report 1
Oct 17, 2023 Inspection 1
Feb 23, 2023 Inspection 0
Feb 16, 2023 Report 0
Oct 19, 2022 Inspection 0
Jun 7, 2022 Inspection 0
Feb 14, 2022 Report 1
Dec 9, 2021 Inspection 0
Dec 9, 2021 Report 1
Dec 7, 2021 Inspection 0
Nov 29, 2021 Inspection 0
Nov 18, 2021 Report 1
Deficiency records
June 22, 2026 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the investigation, it was found that a staff member did not have a current first aid certification.
Corrected: July 3, 2026
February 11, 2026 Standard § 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
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for under one minute when both teachers and the rest of the class went outside.
Corrected: February 13, 2026
January 30, 2024 Standard § 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
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A child was left unsupervised in the building for approximately 10 minutes.
Corrected: February 2, 2024
October 17, 2023 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Two classrooms were using smart screens during naptime and they had items playing.
Corrected: October 17, 2023
February 14, 2022 Standard § 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information gathered and interviews conducted it was determined the operation did not report a positive COVID cases to Licensing within the 48 hour reporting time frame.
Corrected: February 18, 2022
December 9, 2021 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Thermal Scanner was placed in a classroom. The scanner was easily tipped over causing a risk to children. This was corrected at inspection when the thermal scanner was removed from the classroom.
Corrected: December 9, 2021
November 18, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A child was left unsupervised outside for under one minute.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
About these records

These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.

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