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Dallas Day School

4242 Office Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75204 · Dallas County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Dallas Day School is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 260 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1993. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (10 of 22). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #273 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 18% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 18%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #273 of 328 centers in Dallas
5High risk
15Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
22 citations from 17 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety10
Other standards3
Food & feeding3
Caregiver conduct2
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 10, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
During the inspection, emergency medication for a child was observed without the original container.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2026
Medium HighJun 10, 2026InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed using a cell phone. This was corrected during the inspection, and the phone was put away.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 16, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A review of video surveillance indicated that the caregiver placed the infant in an unsafe position, resulting in the infant falling to the floor and sustaining facial impact. The caregiver did not notify program management of the incident in a timely manner, which delayed parent notification.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026
Medium HighOct 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
While the operation raked and added more loose-fill on the Pre-K playground. It still measured about an inch in depth and the concrete anchors could still be seen.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2025
Medium HighSep 17, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose- fill on the Pre-K playground meausred less than one inch; concrete anchors could be seen.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025
Medium HighSep 17, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since July 2025.
Correction verified Oct 1, 2025
MediumOct 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Of the employee files reviewed during the visit no trainings were observed with the topics required pertaining to Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials..
Correction verified Nov 27, 2024
Medium HighOct 29, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
At the time of the inspection 1 child did not have an allergy plan on file with the operation.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2024
HighNov 17, 2023InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
An infant was asleep in a swaddled sleep sack.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft. §746.4907(a)(2)
Playground area for 3Y-5Y does not have the required nine inches of surfacing.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2023
Medium HighNov 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The required Health Inspection expired 07/05/23.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2024
Medium HighNov 17, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child did not have the required Food Allergy Plan.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2023
Medium HighNov 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Playground hazards: Fence repair, protruding nails on wooden playhouses.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2024
HighApr 26, 2023Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles §746.2419(3)
A bottle was propped during mealtime.
Correction verified May 30, 2023
HighMar 31, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child inappropriately.
Correction verified May 1, 2023
Medium HighMar 31, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
A caregiver was using their personal cell phone in the presence of children.
Correction verified May 1, 2023
Medium HighJan 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
A severe weather drill has not been documented as being conducted since 1/31/2020.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
MediumJan 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Only 2 of the 10 caregiver records reviewed had the required 24 clock hours of required training
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022
Medium HighJan 25, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The centers annual gas inspection has not been conducted within the 2 year timeframe as required. The last inspection was conducted 10/31/2019.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
Medium HighJan 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
A fire drill was not documented as being conducted since September of 2021 and should be done monthly.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
Medium HighJan 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
A lockdown drill has not been documented as being conducted at the operation
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
HighJan 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operations fire inspection has not been conducted since September of 2020 and is past due.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity260 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 3, 1993
DirectorTheresa Mack
Phone2148289800
State operation #401371

Common questions

Does Dallas Day School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Dallas Day School’s hours?

7 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Dallas Day School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Dallas Day School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Dallas Day School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Dallas, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Dallas Day School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 16, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Dallas Day School compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #273 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 18% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Dallas Day School last inspected?

Jun 10, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 401371 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.