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John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center

550 S Carrier Pkwy Ste 500, Grand Prairie, TX 750514.9· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
170
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$175
year first permitted
1999
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About John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center

John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Grand Prairie, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 12, 1999, for up to 170 children, serving 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
170 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity170 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $175 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 John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
170 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1999
License number
#537319
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2

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. Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 18, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “A caregiver grabbed and pulled a child in a rough manner when the child was acting out and not following directions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control and good judgement when disciplining a child in a physical and non-positive manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025

  6. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “The director was missing a current CPR/First Aid training which meets the criteria.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023

  8. Dec 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The health and safety inspection report expired in August 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022

  10. Apr 21, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Nov 8, 2021InspectionNo 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 John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center

Is John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 12, 1999.

When was John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. 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 John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center care for?

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

Does John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are John H. Harris, Jr. 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 John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 237-4433 to ask.

What is John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center's phone number?

(972) 237-4433.

Where is John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center?

550 S Carrier Pkwy Ste 500, Grand Prairie, TX 75051. The nearest other daycare we list is Destined for Greatness Christian Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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