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Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center

No findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months.

650 Lee St, Mesquite, TX 75149 · (214) 643-6345

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Cubbycheck ClearNo serious findings since 2023

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsMesquite licensed centers, n=38

No findings0 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 8 investigations (40 visits).

Critical0 vs median 2

50% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 4

76% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2004Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · Licensed capacity 210

Texas HHSC operation #837222 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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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 tripsListed
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
Jan 6, 2026 to Apr 23, 202616 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Apr 23, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 23, 2026 complaint investigation
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- Jan 6, 2026 inspection
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2025
Apr 3, 2025 to Nov 18, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Nov 18, 2025 inspection
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- Nov 10, 2025 self-reported incident
- Nov 10, 2025 self-reported incident
- Nov 10, 2025 self-reported incident
- Nov 10, 2025 self-reported incident
- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
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2024
Mar 6, 2024 to May 7, 20248 inspections
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Show 36 older visits, not counted above

2023
Mar 21, 2023 to Jun 15, 20238 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Jun 15, 2023 inspection
- Jun 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Jun 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Jun 15, 2023 inspection
- Jun 15, 2023 inspection
- Jun 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Jun 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Jun 15, 2023 inspection
- Mar 23, 2023 inspection
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- Mar 23, 2023 inspection
- Mar 21, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 21, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 21, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 21, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
May 31, 2022 to Jul 7, 20228 inspections
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May 27, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  A caregiver used inappropriate discipline toward a child in care.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2022, verified Jul 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2022, verified Jul 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 27, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  A caregiver used inappropriate discipline toward a child in care.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2022, verified Jul 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2022, verified Jul 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 27, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2022, verified Jul 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  A caregiver used inappropriate discipline toward a child in care.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2022, verified Jul 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
May 27, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  A caregiver used inappropriate discipline toward a child in care.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2022, verified Jul 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2022, verified Jul 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Feb 8, 2022 to Feb 10, 20224 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Feb 10, 2022 inspection
- Feb 10, 2022 inspection
- Feb 8, 2022 self-reported incident
- Feb 8, 2022 self-reported incident
- Feb 8, 2022 self-reported incident
- Feb 8, 2022 self-reported incident

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Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center this page	Infant–Pre-K	210	7a–5:30p	Clear
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