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Dallas Day School

4242 OFFICE PKWY, Dallas, TX 75204-3629

Operation number:
401371
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
260
License effective:
August 3, 1993
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2148289800
Email:
tmack@dallasservices.org
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 21 available inspections for Dallas Day School from January 25, 2022 through June 10, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 10, 2026 and involved medication.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
21

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
20

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 11 local median in Dallas

Compared to 344 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.05
Local median
0.55

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.07

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed using a cell phone. This was corrected during the inspection, and the phone was put away.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
During the inspection, emergency medication for a child was observed without the original container.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose- fill on the Pre-K playground meausred less than one inch; concrete anchors could be seen.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since July 2025.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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..
Correction deadline
November 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the time of the inspection 1 child did not have an allergy plan on file with the operation.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
An infant was asleep in a swaddled sleep sack.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child did not have the required Food Allergy Plan.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Playground area for 3Y-5Y does not have the required nine inches of surfacing.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Playground hazards: Fence repair, protruding nails on wooden playhouses.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The required Health Inspection expired 07/05/23.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A bottle was propped during mealtime.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
746.2419(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was using their personal cell phone in the presence of children.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child inappropriately.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The centers annual gas inspection has not been conducted within the 2 year timeframe as required. The last inspection was conducted 10/31/2019.
Correction deadline
February 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire drill was not documented as being conducted since September of 2021 and should be done monthly.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operations fire inspection has not been conducted since September of 2020 and is past due.
Correction deadline
February 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A severe weather drill has not been documented as being conducted since 1/31/2020.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Official code
746.5205(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A lockdown drill has not been documented as being conducted at the operation
Correction deadline
January 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Official code
746.5205(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Only 2 of the 10 caregiver records reviewed had the required 24 clock hours of required training
Correction deadline
February 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)