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Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start

Child care center · 3950 GANNON LN, Dallas, TX 75237-2919 · License 833560

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 221. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (104)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1309(d) - 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 Development trainings.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
4 746.1309(d) - 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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.
5 746.3407(12) - 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.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not describe how Early Head Start will be transported during an evacuation or fire drill.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a pallet and damaged storage door accessible to children on the playground.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.
5 746.3407(12) - 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.
4 746.1309(d) - 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 Development trainings.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a pallet and damaged storage door accessible to children on the playground.
4 746.1309(d) - 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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not describe how Early Head Start will be transported during an evacuation or fire drill.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.
5 746.3407(12) - 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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.
4 746.1309(d) - 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.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a pallet and damaged storage door accessible to children on the playground.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not describe how Early Head Start will be transported during an evacuation or fire drill.
4 746.1309(d) - 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 Development trainings.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.
4 746.1309(d) - 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 Development trainings.
4 746.1309(d) - 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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.
5 746.3407(12) - 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.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not describe how Early Head Start will be transported during an evacuation or fire drill.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a pallet and damaged storage door accessible to children on the playground.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.
4 746.1309(d) - 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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a pallet and damaged storage door accessible to children on the playground.
5 746.3407(12) - 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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not describe how Early Head Start will be transported during an evacuation or fire drill.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
4 746.1309(d) - 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 Development trainings.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a pallet and damaged storage door accessible to children on the playground.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.
4 746.1309(d) - 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 Development trainings.
5 746.3407(12) - 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.
4 746.1309(d) - 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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not describe how Early Head Start will be transported during an evacuation or fire drill.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not describe how Early Head Start will be transported during an evacuation or fire drill.
4 746.1309(d) - 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.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a pallet and damaged storage door accessible to children on the playground.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.
4 746.1309(d) - 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 Development trainings.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.
5 746.3407(12) - 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.
4 746.1309(d) - 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 Development trainings.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.
4 746.1309(d) - 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.
5 746.3407(12) - 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.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (64)

64 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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