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Victoria County Early Head Start

1309 E Red River St, Victoria, TX 77901 · Victoria County

Victoria County Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Victoria, TX, licensed for up to 162 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (3 of 11). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 31 centers in Victoria and better than 45% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 45%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#12 of 31 centers in Victoria
6High risk
4Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 17 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 19, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision3
Training & qualifications2
Building & playground safety1
Records & paperwork1
Sleep safety1
Caregiver conduct1
Other standards1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 9, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a mat on the playground had a large tear it in, causing a child to trip and fall.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
HighJul 1, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a two-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately two minutes. when the child's class returned indoors.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025
HighJul 1, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation failed to report two different incidents in which children in care were discovered to have been left unsupervised/unattended by operation staff to CCR as required.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025
HighJul 1, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
Based upon evidence collected during the course of the investigation, it was determined that an infant was left alone sleeping in a crib, unsupervised, for approximately 10 minutes when the rest of the class went outside on the playground.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025
Medium HighApr 1, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age §746.2405(2)
Three non-walking infants under the age of twelve months old were observed sleeping on a crib mattress on the floor.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025
Medium HighMay 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
Medium HighMay 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
One out of ten personnel files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
Correction verified May 23, 2024
HighApr 18, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on information gathered and video evidence, a child was left unsupervised in the bathroom for approximately two minutes.
Correction verified May 23, 2024
HighApr 18, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on information gathered, two caregivers failed to use good judgement when they did not count children during a transition.
Correction verified May 23, 2024
HighMay 4, 2023InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
An infant was observed sleeping in the crib with a bib on.
Correction verified May 11, 2023
MediumFeb 7, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
One infant did not have written feeding instructions.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity162 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:45 AM-03:15 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 9, 2023
DirectorDiane Garcia
Phone3616613825
State operation #1760312

Common questions

Does Victoria County Early Head Start take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Victoria County Early Head Start’s hours?

7:45 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Victoria County Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Victoria County Early Head Start cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Victoria County Early Head Start for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Golden Crescent area, which includes Victoria, is $27.20 a day for infants, $26.60 a day for toddlers and $25.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Victoria County Early Head Start had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 1, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Victoria County Early Head Start compare with other daycares in Victoria?

It is #12 of 31 centers in Victoria by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 45% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Victoria County Early Head Start last inspected?

Feb 19, 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 1760312 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.