Portland Headstart Center

Childcare Center|518 ELM ST, Portland, TX 78374|(361) 704-3165|cacost.org

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 855973- 9871
Expires: January 23, 2028
Licensed Capacity: 17 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

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

State records

Inspection History

11 records

November 19, 2025routine#862216344
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 21, 2025routine#862216343
3 violations found (1 high, 2 medium severity).
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High
A child was found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.
746.1205(a)(4)Corrected 2025-11-21
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Medium
One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.
746.503Corrected 2025-11-21
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium
One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.
746.801(3)Corrected 2025-11-21
January 22, 2025routine#862216342
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 23, 2024routine#862216341
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
November 8, 2023routine#862216340
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 28, 2023routine#862216339
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 22, 2023self-report#862353210
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
November 17, 2022routine#862216338
2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Medium
The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.
746.401(9)Corrected 2022-11-17
Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
High
For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.
746.1011Corrected 2022-11-17
January 5, 2022routine#862216337
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
December 14, 2021routine#862216336
3 violations found (1 high, 2 medium severity).
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Medium
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.
746.401(9)Corrected 2022-01-03
Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
High
The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.
746.1011Corrected 2022-01-03
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.
746.1309(a)Corrected 2022-01-03
November 29, 2021routine#862216335
5 violations found (3 high, 2 medium severity).
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High
Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.
746.1203(4)Corrected 2021-11-29
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.
746.1309(a)Corrected 2021-12-06
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
High
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.
746.1203(6)Corrected 2021-11-29
Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
High
Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.
746.1011Corrected 2021-12-06
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Medium
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.
746.401(9)Corrected 2021-12-06

Availability

17 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$650 – $950/mo

By age group

Infant$850 – $1,200

Toddler$750 – $1,050

Preschool$650 – $950

School-age$400 – $650

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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