Harris Ross Head Start
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
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
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
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)
The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-12
The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-12
The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-12
The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-12
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-18
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-18
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04
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
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
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-18
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04
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
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04
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
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04
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
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
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-18
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04
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
The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-18
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
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
The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-18
The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-18
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
The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-18
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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.