Harris Ross Head Start

303 FERGUSON ST, Taylor, TX 76574Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

37 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 30, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Harris Ross Head Start
License number
23197- 1407
Location
303 FERGUSON ST, Taylor, TX 76574
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 30.0/100
Inspection record
37 inspections, last inspected March 30, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor30.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

70

Total Violations

Mar 30, 2026

Last Inspection

120

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (70)

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Dec 2, 2025

The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-12

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Dec 2, 2025

The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-12

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Dec 2, 2025

The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-12

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Dec 2, 2025

The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Sep 29, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Sep 29, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Sep 29, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Sep 29, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 10, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 10, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 10, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 10, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.2431(3)Sep 6, 2025

Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.2431(3)Sep 6, 2025

Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.2431(3)Sep 6, 2025

Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.2431(3)Sep 6, 2025

Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3803(a)(1)Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3803(a)(1)Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3803(a)(1)Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3803(a)(1)Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 6, 2024

One careigver was present without receiving a background check eligibilty letter. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-06

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 6, 2024

One careigver was present without receiving a background check eligibilty letter. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-06

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 6, 2024

One careigver was present without receiving a background check eligibilty letter. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-06

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 6, 2024

One careigver was present without receiving a background check eligibilty letter. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Feb 26, 2024

Three children with food allergy emergency plans did not have the medication listed on the plan present at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(10)Feb 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Feb 26, 2024

One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Feb 26, 2024

One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Feb 26, 2024

One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Feb 26, 2024

One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Feb 26, 2024

One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Feb 26, 2024

Three children with food allergy emergency plans did not have the medication listed on the plan present at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(10)Feb 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Feb 26, 2024

One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Feb 26, 2024

One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Feb 26, 2024

Three children with food allergy emergency plans did not have the medication listed on the plan present at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Feb 26, 2024

One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(10)Feb 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Feb 26, 2024

One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Feb 26, 2024

One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(10)Feb 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Feb 26, 2024

Three children with food allergy emergency plans did not have the medication listed on the plan present at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Feb 26, 2024

One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Feb 26, 2024

One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Apr 4, 2023

During inspection, the file drawer with staff records was locked and unable to be opened to verify that annual trainings were being completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3403Apr 4, 2023

The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-18

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Apr 4, 2023

During inspection, the file drawer with staff records was locked and unable to be opened to verify that annual trainings were being completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Apr 4, 2023

During inspection, the file drawer with staff records was locked and unable to be opened to verify that annual trainings were being completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3403Apr 4, 2023

The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3403Apr 4, 2023

The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-18

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Apr 4, 2023

During inspection, the file drawer with staff records was locked and unable to be opened to verify that annual trainings were being completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3403Apr 4, 2023

The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)May 26, 2021

The sipping cups/bottles used for infants did not have proper labeling of the childrens first and last initials. There was one sipping cup stored in the refrigerator without a name labeling. *This was corrected at inspection when all cups and bottles were properly labeled as according to the rule.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)May 26, 2021

The feeding instructions for 2 children had not been reviewed with the parents to ensure all of the required feeding information was obtained. For one child there was no date listed for the last 2 months and there was no parent signature for one month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-28

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)May 26, 2021

The feeding instructions for 2 children had not been reviewed with the parents to ensure all of the required feeding information was obtained. For one child there was no date listed for the last 2 months and there was no parent signature for one month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)May 26, 2021

The sipping cups/bottles used for infants did not have proper labeling of the childrens first and last initials. There was one sipping cup stored in the refrigerator without a name labeling. *This was corrected at inspection when all cups and bottles were properly labeled as according to the rule.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)May 26, 2021

The sipping cups/bottles used for infants did not have proper labeling of the childrens first and last initials. There was one sipping cup stored in the refrigerator without a name labeling. *This was corrected at inspection when all cups and bottles were properly labeled as according to the rule.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)May 26, 2021

The feeding instructions for 2 children had not been reviewed with the parents to ensure all of the required feeding information was obtained. For one child there was no date listed for the last 2 months and there was no parent signature for one month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)May 26, 2021

The sipping cups/bottles used for infants did not have proper labeling of the childrens first and last initials. There was one sipping cup stored in the refrigerator without a name labeling. *This was corrected at inspection when all cups and bottles were properly labeled as according to the rule.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)May 26, 2021

The feeding instructions for 2 children had not been reviewed with the parents to ensure all of the required feeding information was obtained. For one child there was no date listed for the last 2 months and there was no parent signature for one month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.303(a)(4)Mar 17, 2021

The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulations in writing regarding the designated directors departure from service. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulations in writing about the designation of a new director. Licensing learned on 3/8/2021 that the director designated is no longer employed as of January 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Mar 17, 2021

The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulations changes in the Controlling Persons and that a required person is no longer a Controlling Person for the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-19

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What is Harris Ross Head Start's safety grade?

Harris Ross Head Start has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 30.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Harris Ross Head Start have?

Harris Ross Head Start has 70 total violations on record, including 46 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Harris Ross Head Start last inspected?

Harris Ross Head Start was last inspected on March 30, 2026.

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