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Highland Park United Methodist Day School

3300 MOCKINGBIRD LN, Dallas, TX 75205-2327

Operation number:
37474
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:
247
License effective:
November 6, 1987
Hours:
07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2145232285
Email:
crisseym@hpumc.org
Website:
hpumc.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 24 available inspections for Highland Park United Methodist Day School from September 27, 2021 through May 11, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 2, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

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
24

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 11 local median in Dallas

Compared to 344 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.63
Local median
0.55

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
38%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
42%
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.

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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two classrooms in the operation didn't have adequate lighting during naptime not allowing for proper supervision. This was corrected at inspection when the classrooms opened their blinds and turned on a lamp in the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
At the time of inspection a child in care had an epi pen was expired.
Correction deadline
April 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has conducted several fire drills exceeding the three minute exit time.
Correction deadline
April 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation has not completed required annual training.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
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Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
At the time of inspection a child in care had an epi pen was expired
Correction deadline
April 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised during a transition in a hallway when caregivers failed to account for all children.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised during a transition when caregivers failed to properly account for all children.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A toddler left the classroom without caregivers' knowledge.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver provided an infant with the wrong breast milk. The caregiver failed to demonstrate competency by not verifying the infant's bottle before providing it.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for approximately 30 minutes. Transition tracking logs are not being used properly.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two children did not have the required Hearing & Vision Screening.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Official code
746.603(a)(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers CPR/1st Aid Trainings were expired.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 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)
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report timely of a Communicable Illness Outbreak.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
This standard was evaluated, and was found to be deficient. The operation did not comply with conditions specified in the Fire Inspection Letter regarding children under five years old.
Correction deadline
November 16, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5105
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. A child was left briefly unsupervised by staff, approximately two minutes.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)