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Dallas Day School
A licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 4242 OFFICE PKWY, Dallas, TX 75204
County: Dallas County
Phone: (214) 828-9800
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 260 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 401371
Permit: Full Permit, issued August 3, 1993
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 10 inspections
- 3 investigations
- 14 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 10, Medium 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from January 25, 2022 to November 9, 2026, newest first: 23 visits and 23 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
November 9, 2026 · Inspection · Findings pending
August 14, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 11, 2026 · Correction verified: September 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. The operation failed to notify childcare regulation within the required 48 hours of becoming aware that an alleged concern that a child was mistreated
June 10, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed using a cell phone. This was corrected during the inspection, and the phone was put away.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2026 · Correction verified: June 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, emergency medication for a child was observed without the original container.
April 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 30, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 16, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2026 · Correction verified: April 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 31, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 3, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2025 · Correction verified: October 31, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 17, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 22, 2025 · Correction verified: October 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since July 2025.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 1, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The loose- fill on the Pre-K playground meausred less than one inch; concrete anchors could be seen.
October 29, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 8, 2024 · Correction verified: November 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection 1 child did not have an allergy plan on file with the operation.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2024 · Correction verified: November 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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..
November 30, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 29, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
November 17, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was asleep in a swaddled sleep sack.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 2, 2024 · Correction verified: January 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Playground hazards: Fence repair, protruding nails on wooden playhouses.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2023 · Correction verified: January 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 29, 2023 · Correction verified: December 29, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2024 · Correction verified: December 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Playground area for 3Y-5Y does not have the required nine inches of surfacing.
June 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 28, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 26, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2023 · Correction verified: May 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A bottle was propped during mealtime.
April 14, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 31, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2023 · Correction verified: May 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was using their personal cell phone in the presence of children.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2023 · Correction verified: May 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child inappropriately.
December 14, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 7, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 25, 2022 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 25, 2022 · Correction verified: February 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Only 2 of the 10 caregiver records reviewed had the required 24 clock hours of required training
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 8, 2022 · Correction verified: February 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operations fire inspection has not been conducted since September of 2020 and is past due.
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2022 · Correction verified: February 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A severe weather drill has not been documented as being conducted since 1/31/2020.
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2022 · Correction verified: February 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A lockdown drill has not been documented as being conducted at the operation
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 8, 2022 · Correction verified: February 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The centers annual gas inspection has not been conducted within the 2 year timeframe as required. The last inspection was conducted 10/31/2019.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2022 · Correction verified: February 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A fire drill was not documented as being conducted since September of 2021 and should be done monthly.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.