A Missionary COGIC Learning Center
7460 S Westmoreland Rd Ste 105, Dallas, TX
Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 221
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2004
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About
About Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start
Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 25, 2004, for up to 221 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 221 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 221 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wanda Meshack Smith 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 221 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2004
- License number
- #833560
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Mar 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“During the monitoring visit, one caregiver did not complete the shaken baby syndrome head trauma, Prevention of SIDS, and Understanding brain childhood development training. Another caregiver did not complete the Prevention of SIDS and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan did not describe how Early Head Start will be transported during an evacuation or fire drill.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the monitoring visit, eight classrooms did not have sanitation bottles labeled. The caregivers labeled the bottles during the monitoring visit.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“During the monitoring visit, one caregiver did not complete annual training for shaken baby syndrome, prevention of SIDS, and understanding early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025
- Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the monitoring visit on January 23, 2025. I completed observations in the classroom of the caregiver teaching the children. There were eleven children in the classroom. I also interviewed the caregiver yesterday at the operation. After reviewing documentation on the 24th, it was determined the caregiver does not have a background check. During the phone call today, the operation stated the individual will leave the premises today.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
Jan 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found. The caregiver grabbed the victim inappropriately while trying to redirect the victim and caused injury to the victim.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
Jun 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The annual fire inspection expired on May 5, 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
- Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
- Oct 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 12, 2023Visit4 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child in care by yelling and pulling the child's shirt.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“A caregiver yelled in a child's face as a form of inappropriate discipline.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver pulled a child shirt collar.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report an incident to licensing when a child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023
- Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
- Oct 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There was a pallet and damaged storage door accessible to children on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start
Is Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 25, 2004.
When was Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start care for?
221, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Wanda Meshack Smith 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 Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 283-7700 to ask.
What is Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start's phone number?
(972) 283-7700.
Where is Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start?
3950 Gannon Ln, Dallas, TX 75237. The nearest other daycare we list is A Missionary COGIC Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.