Ascension Day School
Ascension Day School is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 99 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (2 of 5). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #176 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 49% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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During the inspection, a gate on the preschool playground was observed being secured by a long screw. The gate could be opened by a child without assistance, creating a potential safety and supervision concern.
The operation did not ensure that the medication identified in the child's Food Allergy Emergency Plan was available.
One child's food allergy plan was missing a parent signature.
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A prospective employee was present with children prior to receiving eligibility from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU).
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation reported a child requiring medical treatment over two days from the date of the original incident.
About this center
Common questions
Does Ascension Day School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Ascension Day School’s hours?
9 AM to 2:45 PM, Monday through Thursday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Ascension Day School accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Ascension Day School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 4, 2023: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Ascension Day School compare with other daycares in Dallas?
It is tied for #176 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 49% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Ascension Day School last inspected?
Sep 1, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1519803 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.