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Park Ridge Academy

415 E PARKERVILLE RD, Desoto, TX 75115-7166

Operation number:
856033
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:
190
License effective:
February 2, 2006
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9722237913
Email:
parkridgeacad@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 52 available inspections for Park Ridge Academy from August 27, 2021 through July 8, 2026.

12 inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 11, 2026 and involved other violations.

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
52

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

52 total inspections vs 15 local median in 75115

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.38
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
19%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
23%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
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.

Inspection history

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

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Low concern: Other violations
Correction deadline
July 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
Official code
746.1057
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Operation had two creams unlabeled. Caregivers stated that the creams are use on every infant.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Official code
746.3501(5)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Infant caregivers did not have the required annual training.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation did not have monthly fire drill documented.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation did not have documented monthly carbon monoxide test.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Official code
746.5537(a)(3)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 3-12 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The classroom was observed out of ratio by 1.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection of the playground the loose fill was observed to be lower than the 6 inches required per minimum standards.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver exhibited poor judgment by overlooking the essential needs of a child in distress.
Correction deadline
November 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2024
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: Supervision
Report finding
The operation failed to adequately supervise children, leading to horseplay and one child suffering a concussion.
Correction deadline
November 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 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)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver in charge of supervising children was making breakfast instead of actively watching them.
Correction deadline
November 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
Official code
746.1203(3)(B)
View official report
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 and was able to walk unattended down a road.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 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
February 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The bus driver did not follow the policies and procedures when transporting children.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 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: Supervision
Report finding
The bus driver did not properly supervise the child by dropping the child off at the wrong location.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2022
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: Transportation
Report finding
The bus driver did not use the list of children being transported.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There are wooden slate missing on the fence in the outdoor play area.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant room was observed with 6 children ages 2 months-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. There were 28 school age children observed with one caregiver. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the monitoring another caregiver was placed in the infant room bringing them into ratio.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2021
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
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the Centralized Background Check Unit stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Official code
745.635(2)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 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)