Description: Head Start is a comprehensive, quality and unique program designed for eligible 0-5 year old children and their families. We meet the needs of children and families through the content areas of: Early Childhood Development, and Health Services, Family and Community Partnerships, Program Design and Management. We specialize in family oriented services, developmentally appropriate practices, culturally diverse activities, advocacy and community involvement. We believe that families are the foundation of our communities, and we believe in the betterment and enrichment of children in society. Our agency is dedicated to supporting families in a positive and productive way. We are dedicated to developing partnerships with families; fostering self-esteem in parents, children, and staff; and are guided by the principle that parents are their child’s first educator. Our ultimate goal is to prepare and empower children and families for success by developing blocks of self-reliance and stability.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0170871 | 2026-03-25 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/25/2026. The Compliance Officer provided a copy of the Notice of Inspection to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *The new rule set and the location of the new forms. | |||
| INSP-0115598 | 2025-04-01 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/1/2025. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but not limited to: *Ensure that the staff match the medication form and medicine dates to ensure the medication has not expired. | |||
| INSP-0042511 | 2024-04-05 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 04/05/2024. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact was in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer is Sherri Pavlisick . | |||
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