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Dallas Day School

Child care center · 4242 OFFICE PKWY, Dallas, TX 75204-3629 · License 401371

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Poor

Capacity 260. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (176)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was asleep in a swaddled sleep sack.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using their personal cell phone in the presence of children.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A review of video surveillance indicated that the caregiver placed the infant in an unsafe position, resulting in the infant falling to the floor and sustaining facial impact. The caregiver did not notify program management of the incident in a timely manner, which delayed parent notification.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Playground hazards: Fence repair, protruding nails on wooden playhouses.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The centers annual gas inspection has not been conducted within the 2 year timeframe as required. The last inspection was conducted 10/31/2019.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child inappropriately.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose- fill on the Pre-K playground meausred less than one inch; concrete anchors could be seen.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
A severe weather drill has not been documented as being conducted since 1/31/2020.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
While the operation raked and added more loose-fill on the Pre-K playground. It still measured about an inch in depth and the concrete anchors could still be seen.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
During the inspection, emergency medication for a child was observed without the original container.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have the required Food Allergy Plan.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
A bottle was propped during mealtime.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The required Health Inspection expired 07/05/23.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Playground area for 3Y-5Y does not have the required nine inches of surfacing.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since July 2025.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
At the time of the inspection 1 child did not have an allergy plan on file with the operation.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the employee files reviewed during the visit no trainings were observed with the topics required pertaining to Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials..
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed using a cell phone. This was corrected during the inspection, and the phone was put away.
Yes
4 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
A lockdown drill has not been documented as being conducted at the operation
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not documented as being conducted since September of 2021 and should be done monthly.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Only 2 of the 10 caregiver records reviewed had the required 24 clock hours of required training
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations fire inspection has not been conducted since September of 2020 and is past due.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Only 2 of the 10 caregiver records reviewed had the required 24 clock hours of required training
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not documented as being conducted since September of 2021 and should be done monthly.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have the required Food Allergy Plan.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
During the inspection, emergency medication for a child was observed without the original container.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was asleep in a swaddled sleep sack.
Yes
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
A severe weather drill has not been documented as being conducted since 1/31/2020.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the employee files reviewed during the visit no trainings were observed with the topics required pertaining to Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials..
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
At the time of the inspection 1 child did not have an allergy plan on file with the operation.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed using a cell phone. This was corrected during the inspection, and the phone was put away.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Playground area for 3Y-5Y does not have the required nine inches of surfacing.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child inappropriately.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The required Health Inspection expired 07/05/23.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The centers annual gas inspection has not been conducted within the 2 year timeframe as required. The last inspection was conducted 10/31/2019.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Playground hazards: Fence repair, protruding nails on wooden playhouses.
4 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
A lockdown drill has not been documented as being conducted at the operation
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
A bottle was propped during mealtime.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using their personal cell phone in the presence of children.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since July 2025.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations fire inspection has not been conducted since September of 2020 and is past due.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose- fill on the Pre-K playground meausred less than one inch; concrete anchors could be seen.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A review of video surveillance indicated that the caregiver placed the infant in an unsafe position, resulting in the infant falling to the floor and sustaining facial impact. The caregiver did not notify program management of the incident in a timely manner, which delayed parent notification.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
While the operation raked and added more loose-fill on the Pre-K playground. It still measured about an inch in depth and the concrete anchors could still be seen.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations fire inspection has not been conducted since September of 2020 and is past due.
4 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
A lockdown drill has not been documented as being conducted at the operation
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child inappropriately.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose- fill on the Pre-K playground meausred less than one inch; concrete anchors could be seen.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have the required Food Allergy Plan.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The centers annual gas inspection has not been conducted within the 2 year timeframe as required. The last inspection was conducted 10/31/2019.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since July 2025.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
During the inspection, emergency medication for a child was observed without the original container.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Playground area for 3Y-5Y does not have the required nine inches of surfacing.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed using a cell phone. This was corrected during the inspection, and the phone was put away.
Yes
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was asleep in a swaddled sleep sack.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The required Health Inspection expired 07/05/23.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
At the time of the inspection 1 child did not have an allergy plan on file with the operation.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
A bottle was propped during mealtime.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
A severe weather drill has not been documented as being conducted since 1/31/2020.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using their personal cell phone in the presence of children.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
While the operation raked and added more loose-fill on the Pre-K playground. It still measured about an inch in depth and the concrete anchors could still be seen.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Only 2 of the 10 caregiver records reviewed had the required 24 clock hours of required training
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the employee files reviewed during the visit no trainings were observed with the topics required pertaining to Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials..
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not documented as being conducted since September of 2021 and should be done monthly.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A review of video surveillance indicated that the caregiver placed the infant in an unsafe position, resulting in the infant falling to the floor and sustaining facial impact. The caregiver did not notify program management of the incident in a timely manner, which delayed parent notification.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Playground hazards: Fence repair, protruding nails on wooden playhouses.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The required Health Inspection expired 07/05/23.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not documented as being conducted since September of 2021 and should be done monthly.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child inappropriately.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was asleep in a swaddled sleep sack.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have the required Food Allergy Plan.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
While the operation raked and added more loose-fill on the Pre-K playground. It still measured about an inch in depth and the concrete anchors could still be seen.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose- fill on the Pre-K playground meausred less than one inch; concrete anchors could be seen.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations fire inspection has not been conducted since September of 2020 and is past due.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed using a cell phone. This was corrected during the inspection, and the phone was put away.
Yes
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
A bottle was propped during mealtime.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A review of video surveillance indicated that the caregiver placed the infant in an unsafe position, resulting in the infant falling to the floor and sustaining facial impact. The caregiver did not notify program management of the incident in a timely manner, which delayed parent notification.
4 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
A lockdown drill has not been documented as being conducted at the operation
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
During the inspection, emergency medication for a child was observed without the original container.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since July 2025.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using their personal cell phone in the presence of children.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the employee files reviewed during the visit no trainings were observed with the topics required pertaining to Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials..
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Only 2 of the 10 caregiver records reviewed had the required 24 clock hours of required training
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
At the time of the inspection 1 child did not have an allergy plan on file with the operation.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
A severe weather drill has not been documented as being conducted since 1/31/2020.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The centers annual gas inspection has not been conducted within the 2 year timeframe as required. The last inspection was conducted 10/31/2019.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Playground area for 3Y-5Y does not have the required nine inches of surfacing.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Playground hazards: Fence repair, protruding nails on wooden playhouses.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations fire inspection has not been conducted since September of 2020 and is past due.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not documented as being conducted since September of 2021 and should be done monthly.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
A severe weather drill has not been documented as being conducted since 1/31/2020.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the employee files reviewed during the visit no trainings were observed with the topics required pertaining to Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials..
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since July 2025.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child inappropriately.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The required Health Inspection expired 07/05/23.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using their personal cell phone in the presence of children.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
During the inspection, emergency medication for a child was observed without the original container.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have the required Food Allergy Plan.
4 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
A lockdown drill has not been documented as being conducted at the operation
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A review of video surveillance indicated that the caregiver placed the infant in an unsafe position, resulting in the infant falling to the floor and sustaining facial impact. The caregiver did not notify program management of the incident in a timely manner, which delayed parent notification.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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