Fort Hood Head Start
Fort Hood Head Start is a licensed child care center in Fort Hood, TX, licensed for up to 54 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 4 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 4). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 50% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #67 of 148 centers in Bell County and better than 58% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Cots and mats were observed without enough space to walk between. This was corrected when the caregivers moved the children to accompany the space requirements.
The sheltering drill/lockdown drill had not been conducted and documented. This was corrected when the drill was completed during the inspection.
During the investigation, it was found that the center cleaned the closet twice a year. The closet is inside the classroom; children can access the door.
The operational policies were missing information regarding the following: Hours/Days/Months of Operation, Medication, Release of Children, Illness and Exclusion Criteria, Medical Emergencies, Meals Provided, and Physical Activity.
About this center
Common questions
Does Fort Hood Head Start take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Fort Hood Head Start’s hours?
7:45 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Fort Hood Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Fort Hood Head Start cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Fort Hood Head Start for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Central Texas area, which includes Fort Hood, is $29.00 a day for 3-year-olds and $27.60 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Fort Hood Head Start had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 16, 2022: “Policies Comply with Rules.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Fort Hood Head Start compare with other daycares in Bell County?
It is #67 of 148 centers in Bell County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 58% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Fort Hood Head Start last inspected?
Jan 20, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 902128 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.