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Forest Park Academy

2024 N WESTMORELAND RD, Desoto, TX 75115-2266

Operation number:
856049
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:
98
License effective:
February 2, 2006
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9722985437
Email:
forestpark2018@yahoo.com
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 20 available inspections for Forest Park Academy from September 23, 2021 through July 20, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 24, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

Three later inspections, from March 5, 2026 through July 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
20

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 15 local median in 75115

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.8
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection, the pea gravel was found to be less than six inches.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The wooden paremeter surrounding the outside play area has a potential tripping hazard.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2026
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: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extinguisher in one of the vans used by children needed to be service and was not mounted.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation had 1 caregiver present caring for children without receiving cleared background check results.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
It was determined that a child was released to an individual without the operation verifying identification.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children
Official code
746.4103(a)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when sharing personal snacks containing a food allergy with the children.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2023
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 was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver gave a child food they are known to have an allergy to.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Official code
746.3301(i)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training for review.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There is a metal fence that needs repair. Ant hills were noticed in the outdoor play area. There is also a hole that poses a hazard.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff with direct access to children did not have current CPR/First aid.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child's file did not contain consent for authorization for medical attention.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was a window observed to have fell in the school age room.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extinguisher in the van had not recently been serviced and the needle was in the red.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were multiple drinking bottles that were not labeled in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have the required 30 hours of training hours.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)