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About Las Palmas Head Start/Early Head Start
Las Palmas Head Start Child Development
Las Palmas Head Start Child Development, a program of NINOS, Inc., has been a cornerstone of the Los Fresnos community since 1990. The center provides a holistic educational environment focused on preparing children for the transition to the school system. Following Texas Early Learning and Prekindergarten guidelines, the curriculum is designed to support growth in language, literacy, and social-emotional skills, with specific support systems in place for dual language learners. The facility offers much more than a standard classroom; it provides families with access to medical and dental screenings, nutritional meals, and social service advocacy. Children enjoy structured indoor learning activities and outdoor play in a secure, fenced environment. Dedicated to serving the community, the program emphasizes building strong teacher-parent partnerships to ensure every child has the foundation needed for lifelong learning and success.
What Parents Say
1 reviews from parents
Kickes your kids out the program for being sick often due to health problems
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Safety Record
As of May 2024, the parent organization NINOS, Inc. was found to be in compliance in all areas during a federal Focus Area Two (FA2) monitoring review. State records for this specific location (License #223158) indicate a history of 10 inspections and one self-reported incident, but no severe safety violations or legal issues were found in public records. The facility maintains standard safety protocols, including the posting of state-mandated firearms prohibition signage at the entry.
Parent Reputation
The facility has a positive community reputation, recently highlighted in 2024 for receiving charitable support from local groups. While specific parent reviews on major platforms like Google or Yelp are limited, the center is recognized for its longstanding role in the Los Fresnos community since 1990. General sentiment toward the parent organization, NINOS, Inc., emphasizes a strong commitment to family services and school readiness.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews for the parent organization NINOS, Inc. are mixed, with high ratings for pay and benefits (averaging 4.3 to 4.8 stars) but lower scores for management (averaging 2.5 to 3.0 stars). Staff members report a fast-paced and productive environment focused on helping families, though some have expressed concerns regarding a lack of support from upper management and high workloads. Teacher effectiveness scores for the 2023-2024 period surpassed national Head Start quality thresholds in all domains.
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