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Mexia Head Start

1023 E Main St, Mexia, TX 76667 · Limestone County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Mexia Head Start is a licensed child care center in Mexia, TX, licensed for up to 67 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1999. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 3 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (1 of 3). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 33% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 5 centers in Mexia and better than 71% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 71%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#1 of 5 centers in Mexia
2High risk
1Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
3 citations from 10 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 5, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 4, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety1
Staff ratios1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
One of the outlets in the pre-k room was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 16, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
There was a person observed in a classroom accessible to children and the person did not have a background check on file. The person was instructed by the operation to leave, during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2025
HighOct 7, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
It was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgment when she placed marbles in a center the children had access to, which caused an incident where a child in care was able to swallow a marble. The marbles have been removed from the operation.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity67 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:45 AM-03:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 19, 1999
DirectorCrystal Gray
Phone—
State operation #137403

Common questions

Does Mexia Head Start take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Mexia Head Start’s hours?

7:45 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Mexia Head Start accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Mexia Head Start cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Mexia Head Start for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Heart of Texas area, which includes Mexia, is $31.60 a day for infants, $30.60 a day for toddlers and $29.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Mexia Head Start had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 16, 2025: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Mexia Head Start compare with other daycares in Mexia?

It is #1 of 5 centers in Mexia 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 Mexia Head Start last inspected?

Mar 5, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 137403 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.