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Texas HHSC records list 8 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated March 26, 2026.
The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated June 20, 2024 to March 26, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 4 Medium High).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 7 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 7 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 4 Medium High).
Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-03-26.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 0 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-03-26 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
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…
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-09
2025-04-29 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the monitoring visit, eight classrooms did not have sanitation bottles labeled. The caregivers labeled the bottles during the monitoring visit.
Correction date recorded: 2025-04-29
2025-04-29 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
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 date recorded: 2025-05-09
2026-03-26 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-09. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
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.
2025-04-29 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-09. Correction verified: 2025-05-05.
The emergency preparedness plan did not describe how Early Head Start will be transported during an evacuation or fire drill.
2025-04-29 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-09. Correction verified: 2025-05-05.
During the monitoring visit, one caregiver did not complete annual training for shaken baby syndrome, prevention of SIDS, and understanding early childhood brain development.
2025-04-29 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-29. Correction verified: 2025-05-07.
During the monitoring visit, eight classrooms did not have sanitation bottles labeled. The caregivers labeled the bottles during the monitoring visit.
2025-01-23 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-24. Correction verified: 2025-01-28.
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.
2025-01-22 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-07. Correction verified: 2025-02-11.
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.
2024-06-20 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-22. Correction verified: 2024-07-26.
The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.
2023-04-12 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-02.
A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.
2023-04-12 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-02.
A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.
2023-04-12 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-01.
The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.
2023-04-12 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-02.
A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.
2022-08-26 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-08. Correction verified: 2022-09-14.
The operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=237716
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.