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Harker Heights Early Head Start

8 critical findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 17, 2026.

120 Harley Dr, Harker Heights, TX 76548 · (254) 247-3103

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHarker Heights licensed centers, n=15

Critical findings8 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 8 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 17, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 0

27% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 4

80% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical8a–4pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · Licensed capacity 41

Texas HHSC operation #1784565 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Jul 17, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  During a monitoring inspection, it was observed a caregiver was not following the conditions placed on their background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified Jul 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
Jul 17, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  During a monitoring inspection, it was observed a caregiver was not following the conditions placed on their background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified Jul 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
Jul 17, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  During a monitoring inspection, it was observed a caregiver was not following the conditions placed on their background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified Jul 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
Jul 17, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  During a monitoring inspection, it was observed a caregiver was not following the conditions placed on their background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified Jul 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
2025
Jun 13, 2025 to Oct 6, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Oct 6, 2025 inspection
- Oct 6, 2025 inspection
- Oct 6, 2025 inspection
- Oct 6, 2025 inspection
- Jun 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 13, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Nov 14, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were observed underneath the diaper changing table and accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the chemicals and put them out of the children's reach.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Nov 14, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were observed underneath the diaper changing table and accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the chemicals and put them out of the children's reach.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Nov 14, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were observed underneath the diaper changing table and accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the chemicals and put them out of the children's reach.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Nov 14, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were observed underneath the diaper changing table and accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the chemicals and put them out of the children's reach.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Apr 12, 2024 to Jun 5, 20248 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 5, 2024 inspection
- Jun 5, 2024 inspection
- Jun 5, 2024 inspection
- Jun 5, 2024 inspection
- Apr 16, 2024 inspection
- Apr 16, 2024 inspection
- Apr 16, 2024 inspection
- Apr 16, 2024 inspection
- Apr 12, 2024 self-reported incident
- Apr 12, 2024 self-reported incident
- Apr 12, 2024 self-reported incident
- Apr 12, 2024 self-reported incident
2023
Sep 26, 2023 to Dec 19, 202312 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 19, 2023 inspection
- Dec 19, 2023 inspection
- Dec 19, 2023 inspection
- Dec 19, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Sep 26, 2023 inspection
- Sep 26, 2023 inspection
- Sep 26, 2023 inspection
- Sep 26, 2023 inspection

Show 4 older visits, not counted above

Aug 21, 2023 to Aug 21, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 21, 2023 inspection
- Aug 21, 2023 inspection
- Aug 21, 2023 inspection
- Aug 21, 2023 inspection

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