Texas records · WILLIAMSON County · TAYLOR

Harris Ross Head Start

Licensed Center in TAYLOR, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 4, 1986

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 303 FERGUSON ST, TAYLOR, TX 76574 2400
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 4, 1986
Operation number: 23197- 1407
Licensed capacity: 120 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-04:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	17
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	11
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,304
Citations recorded	21
Record covers	May 4, 2022 – October 20, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	6
Medium High	10
Medium	5

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentOctober 6, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.201(4) - Designating DirectorRisk level: Medium High

The operation has not had a designated director for over 60 days.

Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 16, 20263 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit

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

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation when the caregiver picked up a child inappropriately, demonstrating a lack of appropriate self-control.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation when the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation when the operation failed to notify the child's parent immediately after the child was involved in a non-routine situation that placed or may have placed the child at risk of injury or harm.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentJuly 27, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in DirectorRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not notify CCR about a change in director within five days of the change

Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 11, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and GuidanceRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on July 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 3, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportDecember 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 2, 20251 citation recorded1 of 775 standards cited at this visit

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 29, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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

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 verified by the state on December 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 10, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 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

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 verified by the state on September 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 6, 20251 citation recorded1 of 7 standards cited at this visit

746.2431(3) - Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper ChangesRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 28, 20253 citations recorded3 of 490 standards cited at this visit

746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and DatedRisk level: Medium High

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not ExpiredRisk level: Medium

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 6, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 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

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

Correction verified by the state on November 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 26, 20245 citations recorded5 of 770 standards cited at this visit

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect trainingRisk level: Medium

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 verified by the state on March 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024.

InspectionMay 4, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionApril 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 4, 20232 citations recorded2 of 495 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 4, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 737 standards cited at this visit

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