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BVCAA Early Head Start Center

4001 E 29th St Ste 150, Bryan, TX 77802 · Brazos County

BVCAA Early Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Bryan, TX, licensed for up to 99 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2001. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (2 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #22 of 41 centers in Bryan and better than 52% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 52%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#22 of 41 centers in Bryan
5High risk
0Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 15 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 29, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision2
Training & qualifications2
Caregiver conduct2
Health & medication1
Child protection1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 26, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
6 out of 6 children records do not have a health statement from a health care professional.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2026
HighSep 26, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During an DFPS investigation it was found a child in care was able to leave a classroom alone.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2024
HighJun 14, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During an investigation it was found that a 2 year child was left in a classroom unattened.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2023
MediumFeb 14, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
While inspecting the first aid kit it was found that it was missing tweezers and scissors. This was corrected at the inspection when the tweezers and scissors were added to the first aid kit.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 14, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
While inspecting the first aid kit it was found the antiseptic solution had an expiration date of 12/2021. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were thrown in the trash.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 26, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(6)
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver yelled at the children in care.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022
HighOct 26, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child by their throat.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022
HighOct 26, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.?
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022
MediumNov 29, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
During the inspection it was found that the infant monthly feeding forms have not been updated since September 2021.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity99 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours08:00 AM-02:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 31, 2001
DirectorMelissa Hernandez
Phone9798465782
State operation #812153

Common questions

Does BVCAA Early Head Start Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are BVCAA Early Head Start Center’s hours?

8 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does BVCAA Early Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does BVCAA Early Head Start Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask BVCAA Early Head Start Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Brazos Valley area, which includes Bryan, is $35.40 a day for infants, $34.20 a day for toddlers and $33.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has BVCAA Early Head Start Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 26, 2024: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does BVCAA Early Head Start Center compare with other daycares in Bryan?

It is #22 of 41 centers in Bryan by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 52% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was BVCAA Early Head Start Center last inspected?

Jul 21, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 812153 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.