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Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School

1835 YOUNG ST, Dallas, TX 75201-5611

Operation number:
811628
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:
178
License effective:
December 31, 2001
Hours:
07:15 AM-06:15 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2146531390
Email:
cynthiag@fpcdayschool.org

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 29 available inspections for Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School from November 22, 2021 through April 27, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 3, 2025 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Six later inspections, from April 7, 2025 through April 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
29

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

29 total inspections vs 11 local median in Dallas

Compared to 344 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.52
Local median
0.55

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
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.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. The operation allowed children access to an area that limited their supervision.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2503(2) - Toddler Care Area - Allows for Proper Supervision
Official code
746.2503(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers responsible for the children were unaware that two children were engaged in inappropriate behavior.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During an inspection an infant was observed sleeping on a stuff animal. The item was removed from the infant crib.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection, Two infants were observed sleeping in a prohibited weighted sleep sack. This was corrected during the inspection, and the sleep sacks were removed.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A violation of this minimum standard was identified when staff did not properly account for a child in care and the child was left in the stairwell unsupervised.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A violation of this standard was identified when a staff member did not properly account for the children in care and a child was left unsupervised in a stairway.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver inaccurately documented a child being present after transitioning from an outside play area back inside after leaving the child on the play area unsupervised.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not account for all of the children in care when transitioning from an outside play area back into the building. As a result, a child was left outside unsupervised.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operations sanitation inspection expired in July and is not current. The operation provided documentation that the health inspection was not requested until after the compliance date. As a result, the deficiency is being recited and a new compliance date is being given.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operations sanitation inspection expired in July and is not current.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not maintain self-control when assisting children during circle time. The caregiver became upset at a child and pull the child toward her. The child sustain an injury.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2022
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
A caregiver did not use a form of positive discipline when interacting with a group of children. The caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the leg and forcefully pulling him toward her.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have a current inspection.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four infant aged children did not have feeding instructions available to review.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant aged children did not have updated feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)