Region 16 Head Start Nelson
1023 N Nelson St, Amarillo, TX 79107
License details
| License type | Licensed Center |
|---|---|
| License number | 538881 |
| Status | Full Permit |
| Capacity | 90 |
| Ages | toddlers, pre-K |
| Accepts subsidy | Not listed |
| Address | 1023 N Nelson St, Amarillo, TX 79107 |
| Phone | (806) 677-5371 |
Source: HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations, data.texas.gov, data of November 5, 2026.
Hours Hours listed
| Monday | 7:45 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Inspection summary
| Inspections (5 years) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Last inspection | February 3, 2026 |
| High risk deficiencies | 2 |
| Medium-High risk deficiencies | 0 |
| Medium risk deficiencies | 0 |
| Medium-Low risk deficiencies | 0 |
| Low risk deficiencies | 0 |
Contact & directions
Call (806) 677-5371 Directions State recordAbout Head Start programs
Head Start is free for eligible families: federal rules do not allow programs to charge them a fee (45 CFR 1302.18). Early Head Start serves children under 3; Head Start preschool serves children from age 3 until they can start school.
- Families qualify with income at or below the federal poverty guidelines, or if they receive public assistance such as TANF.
- Children who are homeless or in foster care qualify regardless of income.
- To apply, contact the program; it checks eligibility and may keep a waiting list.
What a capacity of 90 means
Capacity is the most children the license allows at one time, not current enrollment or openings.
Texas minimum standards (26 TAC §746.1601) requires from one caregiver for every 4 infants under 12 months to one for every 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds and 26 school-age children.
Child care in ZIP 79107
Our Amarillo listings include 3 licensed programs in ZIP 79107 and 1 family child care home, out of 61 programs in Amarillo.
Questions
How do I look up Region 16 Head Start Nelson on Search Texas Child Care?
Search by the program name or license number 538881. The state record is the place to confirm the current status and read any inspection or violation history the state publishes.
What documents do I need to apply to Region 16 Head Start Nelson?
Head Start programs must verify eligibility, usually in an interview. Expect to show proof of income such as tax forms, W-2s or pay stubs, or proof of public assistance, foster care or homelessness (45 CFR 1302.12). Ask the program for its exact list.
How do I report a concern about Region 16 Head Start Nelson?
Contact Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Child Care Regulation, which licenses child care in Texas. If you suspect abuse or neglect, call your state's child abuse hotline, or 911 in an emergency.
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