Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
46 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 26, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start
- License number
- 833560
- Location
- 3950 GANNON LN, Dallas, TX 75237
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.8/100
- Inspection record
- 46 inspections, last inspected March 26, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
50
Total Violations
Mar 26, 2026
Last Inspection
221
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (50)
During the monitoring visit, eight classrooms did not have sanitation bottles labeled. The caregivers labeled the bottles during the monitoring visit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
During the monitoring visit, one caregiver did not complete annual training for shaken baby syndrome, prevention of SIDS, and understanding early childhood brain development.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
The emergency preparedness plan did not describe how Early Head Start will be transported during an evacuation or fire drill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
During the monitoring visit, eight classrooms did not have sanitation bottles labeled. The caregivers labeled the bottles during the monitoring visit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
The emergency preparedness plan did not describe how Early Head Start will be transported during an evacuation or fire drill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
During the monitoring visit, one caregiver did not complete annual training for shaken baby syndrome, prevention of SIDS, and understanding early childhood brain development.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
During the monitoring visit, eight classrooms did not have sanitation bottles labeled. The caregivers labeled the bottles during the monitoring visit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
The emergency preparedness plan did not describe how Early Head Start will be transported during an evacuation or fire drill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
During the monitoring visit, eight classrooms did not have sanitation bottles labeled. The caregivers labeled the bottles during the monitoring visit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
During the monitoring visit, one caregiver did not complete annual training for shaken baby syndrome, prevention of SIDS, and understanding early childhood brain development.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
The emergency preparedness plan did not describe how Early Head Start will be transported during an evacuation or fire drill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
During the monitoring visit, one caregiver did not complete annual training for shaken baby syndrome, prevention of SIDS, and understanding early childhood brain development.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
During the monitoring visit on January 23, 2025. I completed observations in the classroom of the caregiver teaching the children. There were eleven children in the classroom. I also interviewed the caregiver yesterday at the operation. After reviewing documentation on the 24th, it was determined the caregiver does not have a background check. During the phone call today, the operation stated the individual will leave the premises today.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-24
During the monitoring visit on January 23, 2025. I completed observations in the classroom of the caregiver teaching the children. There were eleven children in the classroom. I also interviewed the caregiver yesterday at the operation. After reviewing documentation on the 24th, it was determined the caregiver does not have a background check. During the phone call today, the operation stated the individual will leave the premises today.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-24
During the monitoring visit on January 23, 2025. I completed observations in the classroom of the caregiver teaching the children. There were eleven children in the classroom. I also interviewed the caregiver yesterday at the operation. After reviewing documentation on the 24th, it was determined the caregiver does not have a background check. During the phone call today, the operation stated the individual will leave the premises today.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-24
During the monitoring visit on January 23, 2025. I completed observations in the classroom of the caregiver teaching the children. There were eleven children in the classroom. I also interviewed the caregiver yesterday at the operation. After reviewing documentation on the 24th, it was determined the caregiver does not have a background check. During the phone call today, the operation stated the individual will leave the premises today.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-24
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found. The caregiver grabbed the victim inappropriately while trying to redirect the victim and caused injury to the victim.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-07
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found. The caregiver grabbed the victim inappropriately while trying to redirect the victim and caused injury to the victim.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-07
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found. The caregiver grabbed the victim inappropriately while trying to redirect the victim and caused injury to the victim.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-07
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found. The caregiver grabbed the victim inappropriately while trying to redirect the victim and caused injury to the victim.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-07
The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-22
The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-22
The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-22
The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-22
A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
The operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08
The operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08
The operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08
The operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08
There was a pallet and damaged storage door accessible to children on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
There was a pallet and damaged storage door accessible to children on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
There was a pallet and damaged storage door accessible to children on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
There was a pallet and damaged storage door accessible to children on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
Based on the investigation, a child was offered and served a food that consisted of an allergy to the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-02-26
Based on the information, a parent was not notified when a child was put at risk with a food allergy emergency.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-02-26
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start's safety grade?
Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.8 out of 100.
How many violations does Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start have?
Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start has 50 total violations on record, including 50 critical, 0 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start last inspected?
Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start was last inspected on March 26, 2026.