Florence Head Start
Licensed child-care center in Florence, TX 76527 · Texas operation #545407- 1407
Record summary
1 high-risk · 3 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 4 inspections); last inspection Mar 30, 2026.
1 of 3 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 306 College Ave, Florence, TX 76527
- Phone
- (254) 793-9495
- Website
- www.owbc-tx.org/
- Ages served
- Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 27, 1999
- Director
- Maria Chavez
- Programs
- Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Mar 30, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric CPR training.
State rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR"
Inspector's note: There were two caregivers that have been employeed over 90 days and does not have CPR and first aid training.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026, verified by the state Apr 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 29, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 16, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk Infant areas must be free of objects that could cause choking.
State rule 746.2401(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers"
Inspector's note: Observed an infant with two bracelets on each wrist. I explained to the caregivers that bracelets are chocking hazards for infants. The bracelets were removed from the infant.
Corrected Apr 16, 2025, verified by the state Apr 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.
State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"
Inspector's note: A infant was sitting in a small highchair that was placed on the floor. The highchair was missing the straps for the infant to be secured in the seat. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the seat.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 3 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Florence Head Start on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #545407- 1407.
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