Hal Rose Head Start
Hal Rose Head Start is a licensed child care center in Temple, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1995. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 2 citations, 1 of them high-risk. None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 30 centers in Temple and better than 81% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the inspection, it was observed that one caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping the nose of a child.
During an inspection, there was no annual fire inspection report available for review. The most recent fire inspection report was dated 10/08/2020.
About this center
Common questions
Does Hal Rose Head Start take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Hal Rose Head Start’s hours?
8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Hal Rose Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Hal Rose Head Start had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 13, 2021: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Hal Rose Head Start compare with other daycares in Temple?
It is #2 of 30 centers in Temple by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 81% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Hal Rose Head Start last inspected?
Apr 10, 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 510295 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.