Portland Headstart Center
PORTLAND, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address518 ELM ST PORTLAND TX- 78374 1712
CityPORTLAND, TX
CountySAN PATRICIO
Phone3617043165
Websitewww.cacost.org
Operating details
Hours07:30 AM-03:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity17
SubsidiesN
License dateJanuary 23, 2006
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High7
- Medium7
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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Location
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518 ELM ST PORTLAND TX- 78374 1712, PORTLAND, TX
Questions to ask on a tour
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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 staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/21/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 746.120510/21/2025
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
A child was found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.
Corrected 11/21/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.80110/21/2025
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.
Corrected 11/21/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.50310/21/2025
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.
Corrected 11/21/2025
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
$1,445/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: PORTLAND, SAN PATRICIO County
- Capacity: 17
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 21
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