DeSoto Children's Academy
DeSoto Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Desoto, TX, licensed for up to 188 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 25 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (4 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Its last 22 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #17 of 25 centers in Desoto and better than 56% of licensed centers statewide.
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Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was neglected when he was left inside a vehicle unattended for a period of time. Based on all information found in the DFPS investigation the operation is cited for Neglectful Supervision.
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child was left unsupervised on the van.
Two caregivers with access to the children did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Two vans used for transportation did not have an electronic alarm installed.
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that the operation did not contact EMS after it was determined the child was left on the van all day.
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was neglected when he was left inside a vehicle unattended for a period of time. Based on all information found in the DFPS investigation the operation is cited for Neglectful Supervision.
The DFPS investigation reveal that the operation failed to immediately notify the parent of a child that was left on a vehicle unattended.
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The operation failed to report a child was left on the van to HHSC Child Care Regulation.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does DeSoto Children's Academy take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are DeSoto Children's Academy’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does DeSoto Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does DeSoto Children's Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask DeSoto Children's Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Desoto, is $44.00 a day for toddlers, $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $39.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has DeSoto Children's Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 5, 2022: “AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does DeSoto Children's Academy compare with other daycares in Desoto?
It is tied for #17 of 25 centers in Desoto by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 56% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was DeSoto Children's Academy last inspected?
Jun 18, 2026. No violations were found 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 1680190 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.