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Walters Road Head Start

11910 Walters Rd, Houston, TX 77067 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Walters Road Head Start is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 153 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 20). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #503 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 18% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 18%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #503 of 882 centers in Houston
5High risk
9Medium High risk
4Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 14 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 16, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Health & medication4
Records & paperwork3
Building & playground safety2
Caregiver conduct2
Sleep safety1
Other standards1
Staff ratios1
Supervision1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 12, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 5 lacked the address of the emergency contact.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2026
Medium LowJan 12, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 1 lacked a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2026
HighJan 12, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policies was reviewed and the following information was missing: 1. The benefits of outdoor play, the duration of outdoor play, type of physical activity(indoor and outdoor), the setting of outdoor play and physical activity, criteria used when weather prevents outdoor plan and the plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 2. Parent's rights 3. Emergency Preparedness Plan 4. Steps the center will take to increase parent and staff awareness regarding child abuse and neglect and prevention techniques, community organizations the operation will work with and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 5. The correct website for Child Care Regulation 6. The telephone number for the Texas Abuse&Neglect Hotline.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026
MediumJan 17, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 2 lacked training in emergency preparedness, food allergies, administrating medications, understanding building and premises safety and handling and storing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2025
Medium HighFeb 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
Safety drills for severe weather procedures are not being condcuted.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2024
Medium HighFeb 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
Safety drills for lockdown procedures are not being conducted.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2024
Medium HighFeb 22, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered §746.3805(c)(4)
The full name of the staff administering medication is not being documented.
Correction verified Feb 29, 2024
Medium LowMar 1, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record §746.1329(a)
Original training certificates were not available for review. Each file must contain original training certificates for pre-service and annual training hours.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2023
HighSep 26, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
A 4 month old child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The child had been asleep for 30 minutes.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022
HighSep 13, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Release of Children §746.4101
This standard was evaluated in regard to a report received and compliance was not met. A child in care was released to a person not listed on the authorized persons to pick up the child.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2022
MediumMar 3, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policy was observed missing the required information on promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
Medium HighMar 3, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Orientation-Handling Emergencies §746.1303(4)
Six of the staff folders reviewed was observed as not having the required Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials training.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
MediumMar 3, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Orientation-Prevention & responding to allergic reactions §746.1303(7)
Six of the staff folders reviewed were observed not having the required training for preventing and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
Medium HighFeb 9, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child §746.3503(c)(2)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left a child unattended on a changing table not keeping their hands on the child while child was on the changing table.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
Medium HighFeb 9, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support two caregivers were using a cell phone while supervising children during naptime.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
Medium HighFeb 9, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support caregivers did not wash their hands after diapering children.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
HighFeb 9, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the caregiver was seen on video flipping a child off a cot onto the floor when waking the child up from naptime, and grabbing another child by the arm and ankle lifting the child from the cot and placing the child on the floor while awaking the child from naptime. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she was viewed on video leading a child by the hand and slinging the child down roughly where she wanted the child to sit. There was not enough evidence to support that the caregiver was roughly wiping a child during diaper changing.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
Medium HighFeb 9, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that caregivers did not wash children hands after diaper changing.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
MediumOct 15, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
None of the infants in the infant room have completed infant care sheets signed by the parents.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2021
HighSep 24, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
I observed the caregiver pulling on child's arm in the photos.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity153 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:15 AM-03:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 1, 2015
DirectorMayra Padilla
Phone2819192931
State operation #1552501- 5211

Common questions

Does Walters Road Head Start take infants?

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

What are Walters Road Head Start’s hours?

7:15 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Walters Road Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Walters Road Head Start cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Walters Road Head Start for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Walters Road Head Start had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 12, 2026: “Policies Comply with Rules.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Walters Road Head Start compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #503 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 18% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Walters Road Head Start last inspected?

Jan 12, 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 1552501- 5211 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.