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Pittsburg Head Start

404 Broach St, Pittsburg, TX 75686 · Camp County

Pittsburg Head Start is a licensed child care center in Pittsburg, TX, licensed for up to 58 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1996. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (4 of 11). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 3 centers in Camp County and better than 48% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 48%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#2 of 3 centers in Camp County
2High risk
5Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 15 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 6, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication4
Other standards2
Training & qualifications1
Records & paperwork1
Food & feeding1
Caregiver conduct1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumJan 15, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2026
Medium HighJan 6, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
One employee who transports children had documentation of completion of only 1.5 hours transportation training for last year's annual training.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2026
Medium HighFeb 4, 2025InspectionOther standards
Field Trips - Children Identified with Center §746.3001(6)
The tie dye shirts the children wear on the field trips do not have identification listing the name of the child-care center and the child-care centers telephone number,
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025
MediumFeb 4, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used §746.3313(2)
The operation did not have documentation of the rotated menus regarding which date they have been used. This was corrected at inspection as staff dated the menu posted.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 4, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025
MediumFeb 16, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
HighApr 20, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked emergency care authorization.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2023
Medium HighMar 10, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior §746.2803(4)(C)
This standard was reviewed as a part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver did not redirect a child using positive statements. The caregiver grabbed the child quickly by the arm which could have caused injury.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2023
Medium HighFeb 3, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined a caregiver has not been promptly changing children's soiled or wet diapers.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2023
MediumMay 4, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked written procedures for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction verified May 11, 2022
HighMay 4, 2022InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
The operation did not have carbon monoxide detectors installed in the two buildings.
Correction verified May 11, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity58 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-04:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 13, 1996
DirectorKaye Nelms
Phone9038561245
State operation #517917- 845

Common questions

Does Pittsburg Head Start take infants?

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

What are Pittsburg Head Start’s hours?

7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Pittsburg Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Pittsburg Head Start cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Pittsburg Head Start for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Pittsburg, is $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $26.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Pittsburg Head Start had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 20, 2023: “Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Pittsburg Head Start compare with other daycares in Camp County?

It is #2 of 3 centers in Camp County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 48% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Pittsburg Head Start last inspected?

Jul 28, 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 517917- 845 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.