McCamey Head Start
McCamey Head Start is a licensed child care center in McCamey, TX, licensed for up to 20 children and serving preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 1995. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 4 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (2 of 4). None of them came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 2 centers in Upton County and better than 63% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
The operational policies did not address the operation's policies and procedures for inclusivity services for children wiith special care needs.
There was not a fire drill conducted for the month of April. A drill was conducted today and it was documented.
On more than one occasion, staff were observed harshly handling or picking up children when they misbehaved.
Upon reviewing operational poliices, the section on Indoor and Outdoor play was omitted. This section must be detailed and specific.
About this center
Common questions
Does McCamey Head Start take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers, not infants.
What are McCamey Head Start’s hours?
7:30 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does McCamey Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does McCamey Head Start cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask McCamey Head Start for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Permian Basin area, which includes McCamey, is $30.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has McCamey Head Start had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 29, 2022: “Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does McCamey Head Start compare with other daycares in Upton County?
It is #1 of 2 centers in Upton County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 63% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was McCamey Head Start last inspected?
Apr 22, 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 25142- 1029 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.