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Harris Ross Head Start

303 FERGUSON ST, Taylor, TX 76574-2400

Operation number:
23197- 1407
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Williamson
Capacity:
120
License effective:
November 4, 1986
Hours:
07:30 AM-04:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5123651070
Email:
backgroundchecks@opportunitiesforwbc.org

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 25 available inspections for Harris Ross Head Start from May 4, 2022 through July 27, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 27, 2026 and involved licensing compliance.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
25

17 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 8 local median in 76574

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.68
Local median
0.64

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
37%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
38%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not notify CCR about a change in director within five days of the change
Correction deadline
July 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Official code
746.303(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used physical contact as a method of discipline rather than using positive guidance techniques that encourage the child's self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Information obtained in an investigation show that while the operation self-reported, they did not do so within the required two-day time period when they left a voicemail but did not call the statewide hot line for after-hours reporting.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An individual was present with an inactive status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the background check was resubmitted during inspection and the director had the person leave.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431(3) - Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes
Official code
746.2431(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The medication container had a medication that expired on 5/2023. It was found that the child was no longer enrolled. This was corrected at inspection when the person in charge removed the medication to send back to the parent.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit contained expired items including antiseptic that expired on 10/2021 and 2/2024, burn cream that expired on 1/2022, and eyewash that expired on 8/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the person in charge removed the expired items and placed them in the trash.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Official code
746.4003(b)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
One child had a medication without a parent signature and date authorizing the medication to be used. This was corrected at inspection when the parent signed and dated the medication authorization.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Official code
746.3803(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One careigver was present without receiving a background check eligibilty letter. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Nine out of ten staff files did not have statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Official code
746.901(10)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children with food allergy emergency plans did not have the medication listed on the plan present at the operation.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During inspection, the file drawer with staff records was locked and unable to be opened to verify that annual trainings were being completed.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3403