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Park Cities Day School

5923 ROYAL LN, Dallas, TX 75230-3841

Operation number:
1629109
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:
80
License effective:
September 2, 2016
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2142124740
Email:
pcdayschool@sbcglobal.net
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 15 available inspections for Park Cities Day School from December 9, 2021 through July 15, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 3, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 14 local median in 75230

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.2
Local median
1.03

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
38%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
42%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
2.33

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.

Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard is tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. The operation was made aware of an allegation of inappropriate discipline used in the classroom and did not report the incident within the 48-hour timeframe.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard has been tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. Caregivers demonstrated poor judgement by using a viral TikTok character/trend as a method of redirecting children in the classroom.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
This standard has been tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. The operation used a pesticide that was intended for outdoor use only in the classroom not abiding by the label's instructions and leaving residue upon spraying.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3429(a) - Children Not Allowed in Areas with Pesticide Residue
Official code
746.3429(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
This standard has been tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. The operation used a pesticide that was intended for outdoor use only in the classroom while a child was present.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3429(b) - Pest Extermination in Areas Where Children Present Treated Only if Allowed on Label
Official code
746.3429(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant classroom had 13 infants exceeding their maximum group size of 10 infants.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have drills documented for the months of July and August.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was supervising 13 children between the ages of 12 months to 18 months. This was completed at inspection when an additional caregiver returned to the room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There is a child in care that was missing a signed health statement.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver in the operation did not have a current First Aid and CPR Certificate available for review.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver didn?t demonstrate good judgement when making the decision to pull, grab, slamming a child to be seated on the floor, and yanking children as a form of discipline to redirect children on several different occasions.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During a CCI investigation, video footage revealed that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by pulling, yanking, slamming a child to be seated on the floor, and grabbing children as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During a CCI investigation, video footage revealed that an additional caregiver was present in the room at the time a caregiver was pulling, grabbing, slamming a child to be seated on the floor, and yanking children and did not call the statewide intake line.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Official code
746.1201(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregivers didn?t demonstrate respect or patience for children in care by responding to the children in an aggressive and harsh manner.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
View official report
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 children's records were missing signed health statements.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was supervising 15 children between the ages of 18 months to 24 months. During the inspection, an additional staff came to assist that group.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three of eight children files reviewed did not have documentation of immunization.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not complete the required hours needed for the annual years.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five of six staff files reviewed did not complete the required 24 hours of training for their annual year
Correction deadline
December 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)