Escandon Head Start
Licensed Center · Mcallen, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1722703
Escandon Head Start holds a Full Permit issued July 19, 2021. In the state's 60-month public window it has 15 inspections on record with 4 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 19, 2021
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
109 children
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
2901 Colbath Ave, Mcallen, TX 78503-8308
The 60-month record
15
Inspections
0
Assessments
2
Self reports
4
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 2 · Medium High 1 · Medium 1 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 26, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| May 8, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 7, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 4, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
February 9, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
Corrected: March 10, 2026
February 29, 2024 Standard § 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.
Corrected: March 4, 2024
May 4, 2022 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
Corrected: May 4, 2022
January 28, 2022 Standard § 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
High Verbatim from the agency record
An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
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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