Florence Head Start

Childcare Center|306 COLLEGE AVE, Florence, TX 76527|(254) 793-9495|owbc-tx.org

License Information

Status
Licensed
License #
545407- 1407
Expires
September 27, 2027
Licensed Capacity
44 children
Licensing Agency
Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

8 records
  • routine#862201433

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862201432

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862201431

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

    High

    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.

    746.2401(6)Corrected 2025-04-16

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    High

    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.

    746.2407Corrected 2025-04-16
  • routine#862201430

    3 violations found (1 high, 2 medium severity).

    Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    Medium

    The operational policies were missing the parents rights section. I spoke with the director regarding how to add this policy and to have the parents resign the new policy.

    746.501(a)(20)Corrected 2024-09-02

    Notification of Change in Space

    Medium

    Observed the operation to have a new toddler playground. The operation failed to communicate with licensing to let them know of the addition of space. I spoke to the director about notifications and measured the new space.

    746.301(2)Corrected 2024-08-19

    Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less

    High

    Observed a climbing equipment with slides that did not have 6 feet of use zone from the bottom of the slide to the building and from the stairs to the fence. I spoke to the director about this.

    746.4805(b)Corrected 2024-08-21
  • routine#862201429

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862201428

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    High

    Observed a metal vent that is broken and has sharp metal sticking out which could cause a child to be scratched or cut by the metal.

    746.3407Corrected 2022-11-16

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    High

    Observed no fire drills being completed in September or October 2022. This was corrected when a fire drill was completed.

    746.5205(1)Corrected 2022-11-02
  • routine#862201427

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862201426

    1 violation found (1 medium severity).

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    Medium

    The children product safety report had not been completd since 2019. This was corrected when another was completed during the inspection.

    746.4135(b)Corrected 2021-12-06

Availability

44 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750$1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950$1,400
Toddler$850$1,250
Preschool$750$1,100
School-age$450$750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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