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DeSoto Children's Academy

901 N POLK ST, Desoto, TX 75115-4013

Operation number:
1680190
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:
188
License effective:
January 30, 2019
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9722282847
Email:
Not listed
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 31 available inspections for DeSoto Children's Academy from November 22, 2021 through June 18, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 16, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

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

Two later inspections, from February 4, 2026 through June 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
31

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

31 total inspections vs 15 local median in 75115

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.39
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
16%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.4

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child was left unsupervised on the van.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was neglected when he was left inside a vehicle unattended for a period of time. Based on all information found in the DFPS investigation the operation is cited for Neglectful Supervision.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two vans used for transportation did not have an electronic alarm installed.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers with access to the children did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that the operation did not contact EMS after it was determined the child was left on the van all day.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3605(b)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
Official code
746.3605(b)(1)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The operation failed to report a child was left on the van to HHSC Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2022
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
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was neglected when he was left inside a vehicle unattended for a period of time. Based on all information found in the DFPS investigation the operation is cited for Neglectful Supervision.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The DFPS investigation reveal that the operation failed to immediately notify the parent of a child that was left on a vehicle unattended.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2021
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)