2026-07-27 · 746.303(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Change in Director
The operation did not notify CCR about a change in director within five days of the change
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-29
Harris Ross Head Start
Licensed Center
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Taylor / Williamson / 76574
- Street address
- 303 Ferguson St
- Phone
- (512) 365-1070
- Capacity
- 120
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours / Days
- 07:30 AM-04:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- November 4, 1986
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.
Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 12 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 10, 2026.
The same records list 15 cited deficiencies dated February 26, 2024 to July 27, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 8 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 12 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 12 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
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Summary of the record
This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.
Texas Health and Human Services records list 15 cited deficiencies for Harris Ross Head Start in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 8 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-10.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 8 |
| Medium | 4 |
| 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.
Recent citations in the summary window
2026-06-11 · 746.2803(4) · Medium High
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
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 date recorded: 2026-07-08
2025-12-02 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.
Correction date recorded: 2025-12-12
Full citation history from HHSC (17)
2026-07-27 · 746.303(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Change in Director
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-29. Correction verified: 2026-07-31.
The operation did not notify CCR about a change in director within five days of the change
2026-06-11 · 746.2803(4) · Medium High
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-08. Correction verified: 2026-07-09.
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.
2025-12-02 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-12. Correction verified: 2025-12-15.
The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.
2025-09-29 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-21. Correction verified: 2025-12-02.
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.
2025-09-10 · 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: 2025-09-10. Correction verified: 2025-09-22.
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.
2025-09-06 · 746.2431(3) · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-06. Correction verified: 2025-10-13.
Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.
2025-01-28 · 746.3803(a)(1) · Medium High
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-01-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-01-28 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-01-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-01-28 · 746.4003(b) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-01-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-11-06 · 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: 2024-11-06. Correction verified: 2024-11-12.
One careigver was present without receiving a background check eligibilty letter. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
2024-02-26 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-18. Correction verified: 2024-03-18.
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.
2024-02-26 · 746.901(10) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-04. Correction verified: 2024-03-07.
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.
2024-02-26 · 746.605(16) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-04. Correction verified: 2024-03-07.
Three children with food allergy emergency plans did not have the medication listed on the plan present at the operation.
2024-02-26 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-04. Correction verified: 2024-03-07.
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.
2024-02-26 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-04. Correction verified: 2024-03-07.
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.
2023-04-04 · 746.3403 · Medium High
Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-18. Correction verified: 2023-04-14.
The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.
2023-04-04 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-14. Correction verified: 2023-04-10.
During inspection, the file drawer with staff records was locked and unable to be opened to verify that annual trainings were being completed.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=94355
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.