Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start

Licensed Center in DALLAS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 25, 2004

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 3950 GANNON LN, DALLAS, TX 75237 2919
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 25, 2004
Operation number: 833560
Licensed capacity: 221 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	5
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,791
Citations recorded	12
Record covers	August 26, 2022 – March 26, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	8
Medium High	4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMarch 26, 20261 citation recorded1 of 245 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High

During the monitoring visit, one caregiver did not complete the shaken baby syndrome head trauma, Prevention of SIDS, and Understanding brain childhood development training. Another caregiver did not complete the Prevention of SIDS and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development trainings.

Correction verified by the state on April 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 29, 20253 citations recorded3 of 1,032 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

During the monitoring visit, eight classrooms did not have sanitation bottles labeled. The caregivers labeled the bottles during the monitoring visit.

Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High

During the monitoring visit, one caregiver did not complete annual training for shaken baby syndrome, prevention of SIDS, and understanding early childhood brain development.

Correction verified by the state on May 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High

The emergency preparedness plan did not describe how Early Head Start will be transported during an evacuation or fire drill.

Correction verified by the state on May 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 23, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 22, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 20, 20241 citation recorded1 of 241 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High

The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.

Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportOctober 5, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportSeptember 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 948 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 2, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportApril 12, 2023Self-reported by the operation4 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 297 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 30, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportAugust 26, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

The operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.

Correction verified by the state on September 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.