Harris Ross Head Start

Designating Director

“The operation has not had a designated director for over 60 days.”

Rule 746.201(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 16, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 14, 2026.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation when the caregiver picked up a child inappropriately, demonstrating a lack of appropriate self-control.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 20, 2026.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation when the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.”

Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 20, 2026.

Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation when the operation failed to notify the child’s parent immediately after the child was involved in a non-routine situation that placed or may have placed the child at risk of injury or harm.”

Rule 746.307(b)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 20, 2026.

Report Change in Director

“The operation did not notify CCR about a change in director within five days of the change”

Rule 746.303(a)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 29, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 31, 2026.

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.”

Rule 746.2803(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 8, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 9, 2026.

Medication No Longer Used

“The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.”

Rule 746.3809. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 12, 2025. Correction verified: Dec 15, 2025.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

“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.”

Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 21, 2025. Correction verified: Dec 2, 2025.

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

“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.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 22, 2025.

Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes

“Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant’s parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.”

Rule 746.2431(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 6, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 13, 2025.

Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

“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.”

Rule 746.3803(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

Medication No Longer Used

“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.”

Rule 746.3809. Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

“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.”

Rule 746.4003(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

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

“One careigver was present without receiving a background check eligibilty letter. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 6, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 12, 2024.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

“One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.”

Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 7, 2024.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

“One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.”

Rule 746.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 7, 2024.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

“One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.”

Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 18, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 18, 2024.

Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

“Three children with food allergy emergency plans did not have the medication listed on the plan present at the operation.”

Rule 746.605(16). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 7, 2024.

Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training

“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.”

Rule 746.901(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 7, 2024.