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Escandon Head Start

2901 COLBATH AVE, Mcallen TX 78503-8308 · License #1722703 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 109 childrenAges 3 yr – 13 yrLast inspected May 27, 2026
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Director
Gerardo Gonzalez
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Address
2901 COLBATH AVE, Mcallen TX 78503-8308 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Tue07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Wed07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Thu07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Fri07:00 AM-04:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Meals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedField Trips

Ages served

Pre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 109 children
1
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
10
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.1
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
May 27, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 5, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 29, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 21, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 3, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 25, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 5, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 24, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 18, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 29, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.2206(1) · Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

    Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.

    Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

Mar 7, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 11, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 4, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.

    Corrected by May 4, 2022

Feb 8, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 28, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    745.621(a)(2) · AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

    An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 28, 2022

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 29, 2024 inspection noted: “Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.” — what has changed since then?

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