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Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School

1835 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201 · Dallas County
Accepts child care subsidies

Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 178 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2001. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 22 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (6 of 15). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 8 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #197 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 42% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 42%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #197 of 328 centers in Dallas
9High risk
4Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 22 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 29, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundAug 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision6
Building & playground safety3
Sleep safety2
Caregiver conduct2
Food & feeding2

Citations, newest first

HighApr 3, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Toddler Care Area - Allows for Proper Supervision §746.2503(2)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. The operation allowed children access to an area that limited their supervision.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
HighApr 3, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers responsible for the children were unaware that two children were engaged in inappropriate behavior.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
HighJul 1, 2024InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
During an inspection an infant was observed sleeping on a stuff animal. The item was removed from the infant crib.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
HighJul 1, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
During the inspection, Two infants were observed sleeping in a prohibited weighted sleep sack. This was corrected during the inspection, and the sleep sacks were removed.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
HighDec 21, 2023InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A violation of this minimum standard was identified when staff did not properly account for a child in care and the child was left in the stairwell unsupervised.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2024
HighDec 20, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A violation of this standard was identified when a staff member did not properly account for the children in care and a child was left unsupervised in a stairway.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2024
HighNov 3, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver inaccurately documented a child being present after transitioning from an outside play area back inside after leaving the child on the play area unsupervised.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
HighNov 3, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not account for all of the children in care when transitioning from an outside play area back into the building. As a result, a child was left outside unsupervised.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
Medium HighSep 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operations sanitation inspection expired in July and is not current. The operation provided documentation that the health inspection was not requested until after the compliance date. As a result, the deficiency is being recited and a new compliance date is being given.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2023
Medium HighAug 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operations sanitation inspection expired in July and is not current.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2023
HighJul 28, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not maintain self-control when assisting children during circle time. The caregiver became upset at a child and pull the child toward her. The child sustain an injury.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2022
Medium HighJul 28, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
A caregiver did not use a form of positive discipline when interacting with a group of children. The caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the leg and forcefully pulling him toward her.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2022
MediumNov 22, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
One infant aged children did not have updated feeding instructions.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2021
MediumNov 22, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Four infant aged children did not have feeding instructions available to review.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2021
Medium HighNov 22, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have a current inspection.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity178 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:15 AM-06:15 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 31, 2001
DirectorCynthia Grady
Phone2146531390
State operation #811628

Common questions

Does Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School take infants?

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

What are Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School’s hours?

7:15 AM to 6:15 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 3, 2025: “Toddler Care Area - Allows for Proper Supervision.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #197 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 42% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School last inspected?

Apr 27, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 75201

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 811628 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.