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Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start

Dallas, TX 75237Operation #833560

Capacity reported
221
Ages served
4
Programs reported
4
Five-year activities
12

Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start details

Address
3950 Gannon Ln, Dallas, TX 75237
Phone
(972) 283-7700
Hours
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days
Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed
Ages licensed to serve
Infant, Pre-Kindergarten, School, Toddler
Capacity
221
Child care subsidies
Not reported as accepted
Permit
Full Permit · issued Jun 25, 2004

Ages and programs reported

These fields describe the HHSC record, not current openings or a guarantee that every option is offered at all times.

InfantPre-KindergartenSchoolToddlerField TripsMeals ProvidedSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from School

Regulatory activity and compliance context

Texas HHSC presents five years of activity and says online history excludes certain items until due process is complete or waived. Risk levels apply to cited standards; they are not a center ranking.

DateActivityViolation found
Mar 26, 2026InspectionYes
Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo
May 7, 2025InspectionNo
Apr 29, 2025InspectionYes
Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo
Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo
Jan 23, 2025InspectionYes
Jan 22, 2025ReportYes
Jun 20, 2024InspectionYes
Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo
Oct 5, 2023ReportNo
Sep 19, 2023InspectionNo

Recent cited standards in the source

Medium High

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

Correction verification date: Apr 8, 2026.

Medium High

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

Correction verification date: May 5, 2025.

Medium High

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

Correction verification date: May 5, 2025.

High

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Correction verification date: May 7, 2025.

High

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

Correction verification date: Jan 28, 2025.

High

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

Correction verification date: Feb 11, 2025.

Medium High

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

Correction verification date: Jul 26, 2024.

High

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

Correction verification date: May 2, 2023.

High

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

Correction verification date: May 2, 2023.

High

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Correction verification date: May 2, 2023.

High

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

Correction verification date: May 1, 2023.

High

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

Correction verification date: Sep 14, 2022.

Medium High

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Correction verification date: Oct 18, 2021.

Open official compliance history

Conservative federal-data match

Head Start service-location data

The Office of Head Start feed has 2 open service-location records matched to this center. The feed is grantee-reported. Funded slots are not live openings, and matching does not establish eligibility.

Head Start Preschool

Wanda Meshack Smith · 128 funded slots reported

Match method: exact normalized address and ZIP

Early Head Start

Wanda Meshack Smith · 24 funded slots reported

Match method: exact normalized address and ZIP

Check eligibility and apply at HeadStart.gov

Questions about Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start

Is Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start a licensed child care center?

Texas HHSC listed this operation as an active Licensed Center in the source snapshot dated 2026-09-22. This directory is not the licensing authority; use the official operation link to confirm the current record.

Where can I see inspection information for Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start?

Use the official Texas HHSC compliance-history link on this page. The state record is authoritative and explains its five-year reporting window and due-process limitations.

Does Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The source record does not report subsidy acceptance. That is not proof that assistance cannot be used; ask the center and Texas Child Care Services for current information.

What are the hours for Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start?

The HHSC source record reports 07:00 AM-05:30 PM on Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed. Hours can change, so call the center before relying on this schedule.

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