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John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center

550 S CARRIER PKWY STE 500, Grand Prairie, TX 75051-0932

Operation number:
537319
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
170
License effective:
January 12, 1999
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9722374433
Email:
syang@hsgd.org
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center from November 8, 2021 through September 19, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 18, 2024 and involved child guidance.

Three later inspections, from November 21, 2024 through September 19, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 14 local median in Grand Prairie

Compared to 31 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.4
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
30%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.87

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control and good judgement when disciplining a child in a physical and non-positive manner.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver grabbed and pulled a child in a rough manner when the child was acting out and not following directions.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director was missing a current CPR/First Aid training which meets the criteria.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The health and safety inspection report expired in August 2022.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)