Donna I Head Start
Donna I Head Start is a licensed child care center in Donna, TX, licensed for up to 100 children and serving infants and toddlers. It has held its Texas license since 2001. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 3 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 3). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 21 centers in Donna and better than 71% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
An up todate Fire Inspection was not available for review.
There is a slide structure that is peeling paint and is exposing a rusty area. The peeling area has also created a pinching area which can also cut a child's finger as the corner is very sharp. (NOTE: picture on file to show the sharp edge)
There is mountain climbing structure that child can also crawl under which has large washers to help hold the screws, however the washers on the end near the opening are large enough that a child's care can be caught and pulled out of the child's head. (NOTE: picture on file to show a several strands of the child's hair hanging on the washer where is was putlled)
About this center
Common questions
Does Donna I Head Start take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants and toddlers.
What are Donna I Head Start’s hours?
7 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Donna I Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Donna I Head Start cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Donna I Head Start for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Donna, is $35.60 a day for infants and $34.40 a day for toddlers (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Donna I Head Start had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 27, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Donna I Head Start compare with other daycares in Donna?
It is #13 of 21 centers in Donna by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 71% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Donna I Head Start last inspected?
Jun 3, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 167853- 5371 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.