Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77020 · Texas operation #877472- 4491
Record summary
3 high-risk · 3 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 5 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Jan 23, 2026.
0 of 3 citations were 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
- 2020 Solo St Bldg 1, Houston, TX 77020
- Phone
- (713) 222-7284
- Website
- www.gccsa.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 14, 2008; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Kathleen Trousdale
- Programs
- 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
Jan 23, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The operation does not have a current Fire inspection.
Corrected Feb 9, 2026, verified by the state Feb 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 10, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 17, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 2, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the placed their hands over a child's hands and clapped them together while simultaneously telling them to stop a behavior.
Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified by the state Dec 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 3, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 19, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.
State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: The operation failed to report an allegation of a situation that placed a child at risk.
Corrected Jul 18, 2025, verified by the state Jul 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 6 visits and 1 citation. 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: Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #877472- 4491.
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