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Ferguson Oates Head Start

2345 Oates Dr, Dallas, TX 752282.9· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2002

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About Ferguson Oates Head Start

Ferguson Oates Head Start is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 12, 2002, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ferguson Oates Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ferguson Oates Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2002
License number
#817812
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 2, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 9, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

      “At the time of the inspection, the operation did not have a current health inspection (it expired in October 2021).”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Ferguson Oates Head Start

Is Ferguson Oates Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 12, 2002.

When was Ferguson Oates Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 2, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ferguson Oates Head Start had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Ferguson Oates Head Start care for?

160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Ferguson Oates Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Ferguson Oates Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ferguson Oates Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 324-2831 to ask.

What is Ferguson Oates Head Start's phone number?

(214) 324-2831.

Where is Ferguson Oates Head Start?

2345 Oates Dr, Dallas, TX 75228. The nearest other daycare we list is Serena Daniels, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).