Lower Valley Head Start
Licensed Center · El Paso, El Paso County, TX · Operation No. 415957- 5591
Lower Valley Head Start holds a Full Permit issued January 28, 1993. In the state's 60-month public window it has 16 inspections on record with 5 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 28, 1993
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
203 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
211 S Prado Rd, El Paso, TX 79907-6141
The 60-month record
16
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
5
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 2 · Medium High 2 · Medium 1 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Report | 1 |
Deficiency records
December 8, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined after video footage was observed, that two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child by the arm. The two caregivers are observed on different occasions to grab and pull child.
Corrected: January 15, 2026
November 18, 2025 Standard § 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, an employee was in violation of a condition that the CBCU placed on the person's presence at the operation. This was corrected when another employee with eligible and no conditions was placed in charge.
Corrected: November 18, 2025
February 4, 2025 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One classroom was over ratio by one child. This was corrected at time of inspection when an eligible volunteer was placed in this classroom to assist with the children.
Corrected: February 4, 2025
February 4, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Written feeding instructions were not reviewed and updated for 3 infants not yet ready for table food.
Corrected: February 11, 2025
January 5, 2022 Standard § 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers were observed using inappropriate discipline practices not permitted by the operation.
Corrected: January 28, 2022
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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