Newton Head Start
Newton Head Start is a licensed child care center in Newton, TX, licensed for up to 35 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times. Inspectors recorded 2 citations, 0 of them high-risk. None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 2 centers in Newton County and better than 81% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
There was a storage closet attached to the playground which was in need of repair. The bottom of the door to the closet was detached/unhinged, and there was paint and old playground equipment in the closet which was accessible to children due to the closet being damaged and unlocked. The wood at the base of the door frame was rotten, and there were exposed nails/screws as well. Photos were taken.
About this center
Common questions
Does Newton Head Start take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Newton Head Start’s hours?
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Newton Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Newton Head Start cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Newton Head Start for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Deep East Texas area, which includes Newton, is $28.40 a day for infants, $27.60 a day for toddlers and $26.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Newton Head Start had any serious violations?
No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 2 lower-risk citations, listed above.
How does Newton Head Start compare with other daycares in Newton County?
It is #1 of 2 centers in Newton County 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 Newton Head Start last inspected?
Aug 26, 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 903191 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.