No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Harris Ross Head Start
303 Ferguson St, Taylor
Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-04:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- No
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Nov 4, 1986
- Phone
- 5123651070
- Website
- https://www.owbc-tx.org/
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Report Change in Director
Inspector's note: The operation did not notify CCR about a change in director within five days of the change Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-29.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-08.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
Inspector's note: The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-12.
- Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-11-21.
- Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-10.
- Critical Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes
Inspector's note: Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-06.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
- Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector's note: One careigver was present without receiving a background check eligibilty letter. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-06.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Inspector's note: Three children with food allergy emergency plans did not have the medication listed on the plan present at the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-04. - Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Inspector's note: One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-18. - Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-04. - Non-critical Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-04. - Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-04.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Inspector's note: During inspection, the file drawer with staff records was locked and unable to be opened to verify that annual trainings were being completed. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-14. - Critical Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Inspector's note: The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-18.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.