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Harris Ross Head Start

What these mean, and where they come from

Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.

Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, hours and late pickup, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

What the state has found

This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
July 27, 2026
On file
7 visits since April 2023 — all of them cited findings · 3 complaint investigations
Most serious
High — 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. · September 29, 2025

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Jul 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · July 27, 2026

746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director · Medium High

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

State licensing record

Jun 2026 Complaint

Complaint · June 11, 2026

Reported to the state by the program

Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.

746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance · Medium High

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.

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 2, 2025

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used · Medium

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

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Complaint

Complaint · September 29, 2025

Reported to the state by the program

Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.

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

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.

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 10, 2025

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

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.

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Complaint

Complaint · September 6, 2025

746.2431(3) - Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes · Medium High

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

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 28, 2025

746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated · Medium High

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.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used · Medium

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.

746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired · Medium

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.

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 6, 2024

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

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

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · February 26, 2024

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High

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

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High

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

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

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

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan · Medium High

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

746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training · Medium

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.

State licensing record

Apr 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · April 4, 2023

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required · Medium

During inspection, the file drawer with staff records was locked and unable to be opened to verify that annual trainings were being completed.

746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.

State licensing record

Details

5123651070

Address
303 Ferguson St
License
23197- 1407, active

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