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Navasota Head Start

1604 Stacey St, Navasota, TX 77868 · Grimes County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Navasota Head Start is a licensed child care center in Navasota, TX, licensed for up to 90 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1994. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 2 citations, 1 of them high-risk. 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 9 centers in Navasota and better than 69% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 69%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#6 of 9 centers in Navasota
1High risk
1Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
2 citations from 6 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighDec 12, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was found through video surveillance and interviews that caregivers used inappropriate discipline, including grabbing and pulling children and using verbal threats.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
Medium HighDec 12, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was found through video surveillance that a caregiver was using a personal cell phone while children were in care.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026

About this center

Licensed capacity90 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours08:00 AM-02:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 18, 1994
DirectorSherry Thane
Phone9368251186
State operation #505681

Common questions

Does Navasota Head Start take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Navasota Head Start’s hours?

8 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Navasota Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Navasota Head Start had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 12, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual.” Each one is listed in full above.

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

It is #6 of 9 centers in Navasota by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 69% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Navasota Head Start last inspected?

Sep 30, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 77868

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 505681 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.