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Margaret H Cone Head Start Center

2919 Troy St, Dallas, TX 752103.8· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
206
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2008
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About Margaret H Cone Head Start Center

Margaret H Cone Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 20, 2008, for up to 206 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. 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
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
206 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

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity206 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Margaret H Cone 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 Margaret H Cone Head Start Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
206 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#874852
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

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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See all 14 visits
  1. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 8, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “This standard was pulled as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left alone in classroom three for twenty-seven minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026

  5. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “This standard was pulled as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was seen in video footage striking a child across the face with an open palm.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2026

  8. Jul 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “An infants's feedings instructions have not been updated since April of 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

  9. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 14, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Based on the information provided, a caregiver did not use good judgment when trying to get a child to sit properly in a chair. The caregiver moved the chair in a manner that caused the child to fall and hit their head on a table as a result.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024

  3. Aug 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo 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 Margaret H Cone Head Start Center

Is Margaret H Cone Head Start Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 20, 2008.

When was Margaret H Cone Head Start Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Margaret H Cone Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Margaret H Cone Head Start Center care for?

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

Does Margaret H Cone Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Margaret H Cone 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 Margaret H Cone Head Start Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 217-3170 to ask.

What is Margaret H Cone Head Start Center's phone number?

(214) 217-3170.

Where is Margaret H Cone Head Start Center?

2919 Troy St, Dallas, TX 75210. The nearest other daycare we list is Vicki's First Steps, 0.6 miles away.

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