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Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start
3950 GANNON LN, Dallas TX 75237-2919 · License #833560 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Rhonda Daniels
- Phone
- (972) 283-7700
- rdaniels@hsgd.org
- Website
- www.hsgd.org
- Address
- 3950 GANNON LN, Dallas TX 75237-2919 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Does not accept child care subsidy
- Licensed for 221 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by May 9, 2025
- High
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.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by May 9, 2025
- High
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.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2025
- Medium High
746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
- Medium High
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a pallet and damaged storage door accessible to children on the playground.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 26, 2026 inspection noted: “During the monitoring visit, one caregiver did not complete the shaken baby syndrome head trauma, Prevention of SIDS, and Understanding brain childhood developm…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 29, 2025 inspection noted: “During the monitoring visit, one caregiver did not complete annual training for shaken baby syndrome, prevention of SIDS, and understanding early childhood brai…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 23, 2025 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
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