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Forest Park Academy

2024 N Westmoreland Rd, Desoto, TX 75115 · Dallas County
Accepts child care subsidies

Forest Park Academy is a licensed child care center in Desoto, TX, licensed for up to 98 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 12). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #24 of 25 centers in Desoto and better than 36% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 36%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#24 of 25 centers in Desoto
4High risk
8Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 15 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 20, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Training & qualifications2
Transportation1
Staff ratios1
Records & paperwork1
Caregiver conduct1
Food & feeding1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighFeb 24, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The wooden paremeter surrounding the outside play area has a potential tripping hazard.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
During the inspection, the pea gravel was found to be less than six inches.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2026
HighMar 22, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinguisher in one of the vans used by children needed to be service and was not mounted.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024
HighJun 7, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The operation had 1 caregiver present caring for children without receiving cleared background check results.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2023
Medium HighJun 6, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Policies for Release of Children §746.4103(a)
It was determined that a child was released to an individual without the operation verifying identification.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2023
HighFeb 8, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when sharing personal snacks containing a food allergy with the children.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2023
Medium HighFeb 8, 2023Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver gave a child food they are known to have an allergy to.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2023
Medium HighSep 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Two caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training for review.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
Medium HighApr 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There is a metal fence that needs repair. Ant hills were noticed in the outdoor play area. There is also a hole that poses a hazard.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2022
Medium HighApr 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One staff with direct access to children did not have current CPR/First aid.
Correction verified May 23, 2022
HighApr 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
One child's file did not contain consent for authorization for medical attention.
Correction verified May 23, 2022
Medium HighFeb 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There was a window observed to have fell in the school age room.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity98 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 2, 2006
DirectorShirley Richmond
Phone9722985437
State operation #856049

Common questions

Does Forest Park Academy take infants?

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

What are Forest Park Academy’s hours?

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

Does Forest Park Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Forest Park Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Forest Park Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Desoto, 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 Forest Park Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 22, 2024: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Forest Park Academy compare with other daycares in Desoto?

It is #24 of 25 centers in Desoto by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 36% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Forest Park Academy last inspected?

Jul 20, 2026. No violations were found 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 856049 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.