Portland Headstart Center
Licensed Center · Portland, San Patricio County, TX · Operation No. 855973- 9871
Portland Headstart Center holds a Full Permit issued January 23, 2006. In the state's 60-month public window it has 10 inspections on record with 13 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 23, 2006
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
17 children
Ages served
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
518 Elm St, Portland, TX 78374-1712
The 60-month record
10
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
13
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 2 · Medium High 4 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 3 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Inspection | 3 |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Inspection | 5 |
Deficiency records
October 21, 2025 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.
Corrected: November 21, 2025
October 21, 2025 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 found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.
Corrected: November 21, 2025
October 21, 2025 Standard § 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.
Corrected: November 21, 2025
November 17, 2022 Standard § 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.
Corrected: November 17, 2022
November 17, 2022 Standard § 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.
Corrected: November 17, 2022
December 14, 2021 Standard § 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.
Corrected: January 3, 2022
December 14, 2021 Standard § 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.
Corrected: January 3, 2022
December 14, 2021 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.
Corrected: January 3, 2022
November 29, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 29, 2021 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.
Corrected: December 6, 2021
November 29, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 29, 2021 Standard § 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.
Corrected: December 6, 2021
November 29, 2021 Standard § 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.
Corrected: December 6, 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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