Kelso Head Start Center
Kelso Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 86 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 4 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (4 of 4). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #189 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 56% of licensed centers statewide.
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One caregiver was observed in a classroom providing direct care to children with an ineligible background check. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver left the classroom and the background check submitted.
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there was sufficient evidence to determine the operational policies does not have written criteria for extreme weather conditions.
There was a caregiver in the classroom in direct care of children without an active background check. There was a teacher in direct care of the children on the playground.
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there was sufficient evidence to determine the operational policies does not have written criteria for extreme weather conditions.
About this center
Common questions
Does Kelso Head Start Center take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Kelso Head Start Center’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 Kelso 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 Kelso Head Start Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kelso Head Start Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Kelso Head Start Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 2, 2025: “AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Kelso Head Start Center compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #189 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 56% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Kelso Head Start Center last inspected?
Jan 22, 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 1548269- 4491 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.