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Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start

3950 GANNON LN, Dallas TX 75237-2919 · License #833560 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 221 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Mar 26, 2026
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Contact

Director
Rhonda Daniels
Address
3950 GANNON LN, Dallas TX 75237-2919 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Tue07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Wed07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Thu07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Fri07:00 AM-05:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Meals ProvidedSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 221 children
6
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
6
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
12
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.5
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Mar 26, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

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Aug 28, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 7, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 29, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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

    View state record

  • 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

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  • 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

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Feb 11, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 4, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 23, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

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Jun 20, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

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Oct 9, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 19, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 23, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 21, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 2, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 17, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 14, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 30, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 18, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 6, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 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?
  2. 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?
  3. 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?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error