Thigpen Zavala Head Start
Licensed Center · Mcallen, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1722732
Thigpen Zavala Head Start holds a Full Permit issued December 9, 2021. In the state's 60-month public window it has 10 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
December 9, 2021
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
136 children
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten
Address
2500 Galveston Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501-7775
The 60-month record
10
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
4
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 0 · Medium High 3 · Medium 1 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 13, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
October 24, 2023 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There are three red ant piles within operation's playground. Part of the playground fence fell over and is leaning towards the inside of the playground. Note: Provider sent work order to Head Start HeadQuarters and ISD.
Corrected: November 7, 2023
October 24, 2023 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Emergency plan for a child with a food allergy is missing the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Corrected: October 31, 2023
May 13, 2022 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Napping mats in classrooms 1 and 2 were not labeled with the children's names nor number assigned.
Corrected: May 16, 2022
May 13, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation has a slide in the playground whose base has started to corrode.
Corrected: May 22, 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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