Fonwood Head Start
HOUSTON, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address9709 MESA DR HOUSTON TX- 77078 3005
CityHOUSTON, TX
CountyHARRIS
Phone7135563832
Websitewww.hcde-texas.org
Operating details
Hours07:30 AM-04:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity124
SubsidiesN
License dateJune 27, 2017
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High5
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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9709 MESA DR HOUSTON TX- 77078 3005, HOUSTON, TX
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/8/2025
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.30310/8/2025
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The operation changed directors on 10/3/25, and needed to make notification to Child Care Regulation within 5 days of the changes.
Corrected 10/8/2025 - High riskStandard 745.62110/8/2025
745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
An outside music vendor without an approved background check was in ratio with children.
Corrected 10/8/2025 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.3031/17/2025
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected 1/31/2025 - High riskStandard 745.6411/14/2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation, with direct access to the children in care, without a clearance from CBCU that they were eligible to be present.
Corrected 1/15/2025
2024
- High riskStandard 746.120511/14/2024
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
During the investigation it was found that a child was left alone without any caregivers supervising them for at least 23 minutes on 11/12/2024. This was cited. Supervision was observed during the inspection to meet compliance.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,146/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: HOUSTON, HARRIS County
- Capacity: 124
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 9
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