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Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center

650 Lee St, Mesquite, TX 751494.4· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
210
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2004
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About Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center

Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 5, 2004, for up to 210 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
210 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 and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity210 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center 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 Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
210 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2004
License number
#837222
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 10 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. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Jun 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 27, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      “A caregiver used inappropriate discipline toward a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not use good judgment by using inappropriate discipline toward a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2022

  8. Feb 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center

Is Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 5, 2004.

When was Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 10 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 Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center care for?

210, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center'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 Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 643-6345 to ask.

What is Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center's phone number?

(214) 643-6345.

Where is Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center?

650 Lee St, Mesquite, TX 75149. The nearest other daycare we list is Linda Price, 0.6 miles away.

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