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Portland Headstart Center

Portland, TX 78374Operation #855973- 9871

Capacity reported
17
Ages served
3
Programs reported
3
Five-year activities
11

Portland Headstart Center details

Address
518 Elm St, Portland, TX 78374
Phone
(361) 704-3165
Hours
07:30 AM-03:00 PM
Days
Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed
Ages licensed to serve
Pre-Kindergarten, School, Toddler
Capacity
17
Child care subsidies
Not reported as accepted
Permit
Full Permit · issued Jan 23, 2006

Ages and programs reported

These fields describe the HHSC record, not current openings or a guarantee that every option is offered at all times.

Pre-KindergartenSchoolToddlerMeals ProvidedSchool Age CareSnacks Provided

Regulatory activity and compliance context

Texas HHSC presents five years of activity and says online history excludes certain items until due process is complete or waived. Risk levels apply to cited standards; they are not a center ranking.

DateActivityViolation found
Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo
Oct 21, 2025InspectionYes
Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo
Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo
Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo
Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo
Feb 22, 2023ReportNo
Nov 17, 2022InspectionYes
Jan 5, 2022InspectionNo
Dec 14, 2021InspectionYes
Nov 29, 2021InspectionYes

Recent cited standards in the source

High

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Correction verification date: Nov 19, 2025.

Medium

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

Correction verification date: Nov 19, 2025.

Medium

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

Correction verification date: Nov 19, 2025.

Medium Low

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

Source says corrected at inspection.

Medium High

746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours

Source says corrected at inspection.

Medium

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

Correction verification date: Dec 17, 2021.

Medium Low

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

Correction verification date: Jan 5, 2022.

Medium High

746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours

Correction verification date: Jan 5, 2022.

Medium High

746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours

Correction verification date: Dec 14, 2021.

High

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

Correction verification date: Dec 14, 2021.

Medium

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

Correction verification date: Dec 14, 2021.

Medium High

746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

Correction verification date: Dec 14, 2021.

Medium Low

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

Correction verification date: Dec 14, 2021.

Open official compliance history

Conservative federal-data match

Head Start service-location data

The Office of Head Start feed has 1 open service-location record matched to this center. The feed is grantee-reported. Funded slots are not live openings, and matching does not establish eligibility.

Head Start Preschool

Portland Head Start · 17 funded slots reported

Match method: exact normalized address and ZIP

Check eligibility and apply at HeadStart.gov

Questions about Portland Headstart Center

Is Portland Headstart Center a licensed child care center?

Texas HHSC listed this operation as an active Licensed Center in the source snapshot dated 2026-09-22. This directory is not the licensing authority; use the official operation link to confirm the current record.

Where can I see inspection information for Portland Headstart Center?

Use the official Texas HHSC compliance-history link on this page. The state record is authoritative and explains its five-year reporting window and due-process limitations.

Does Portland Headstart Center accept child care subsidies?

The source record does not report subsidy acceptance. That is not proof that assistance cannot be used; ask the center and Texas Child Care Services for current information.

What are the hours for Portland Headstart Center?

The HHSC source record reports 07:30 AM-03:00 PM on Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed. Hours can change, so call the center before relying on this schedule.

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