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Rucker Head Start

Houston, TX 77017Operation #1698103

Capacity reported
97
Ages served
2
Programs reported
3
Five-year activities
12

Rucker Head Start details

Address
5201 Vinett Ave, Houston, TX 77017
Phone
(713) 845-7467
Hours
08:00 AM-04:00 PM
Days
Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed
Ages licensed to serve
Pre-Kindergarten, School
Capacity
97
Child care subsidies
Not reported as accepted
Permit
Full Permit · issued Dec 14, 2020

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-KindergartenSchoolMeals 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 10, 2025InspectionNo
Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo
Nov 12, 2024InspectionYes
Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo
Aug 16, 2024ReportYes
Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo
Dec 5, 2023InspectionYes
Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo
Dec 9, 2022ReportNo
Dec 9, 2022InspectionYes
Aug 2, 2022InspectionNo
Feb 25, 2022AssessmentYes

Recent cited standards in the source

High

745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

Correction verification date: Nov 13, 2024.

Medium High

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

Correction verification date: Dec 18, 2024.

Medium

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Correction verification date: Oct 25, 2024.

Medium

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

Correction verification date: Oct 25, 2024.

High

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

Correction verification date: Oct 25, 2024.

Medium High

746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

Correction verification date: Dec 6, 2023.

Medium High

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

Source says corrected at inspection.

Medium Low

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

Correction verification date: Feb 25, 2022.

High

745.621(b)(1)(A) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check

Correction verification date: Jan 3, 2022.

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

Rucker Elementary · 74 funded slots reported

Match method: exact normalized address and ZIP

Check eligibility and apply at HeadStart.gov

Questions about Rucker Head Start

Is Rucker Head Start 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 Rucker Head Start?

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 Rucker Head Start 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 Rucker Head Start?

The HHSC source record reports 08:00 AM-04:00 PM on Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed. Hours can change, so call the center before relying on this schedule.

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