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Kessler Park Day School

1215 Turner Ave, Dallas, TX 75208 · Dallas County
5 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Kessler Park Day School is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (2 of 12). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. 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
8High risk
4Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 11 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 29, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision2
Child protection2
Caregiver conduct2
Sleep safety1
Other standards1
Training & qualifications1
Health & medication1
Building & playground safety1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 15, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device §746.2905(2)
A child was observed swaddled for sleep while in care at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026
Medium HighDec 11, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver was on their cellular device for extended periods of time throughout the day while caring for children.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
HighDec 11, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised §746.1003(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that the director was not properly supervising her staff.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
HighDec 11, 2025Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. A caregiver neglected seek medical attention for a child that sustained an injury that required medical treatment.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
HighDec 11, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver did not show good judgement when picking a child up by their biceps to put the child in a highchair.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
HighDec 11, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - First Aid and CPR §746.3605(b)(2)
This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver did not provide first aid to a child who sustained an injury that required medical attention.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
HighDec 11, 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 found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver was not properly supervising children in her class.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
Medium HighDec 11, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.307(b)(1)
This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver did not notify a child's parent when the child sustained an injury requiring medical attention.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
HighFeb 11, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2024
HighFeb 11, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
The standard was evaluated as related to a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care received bruises as a result of forceful grabbing. Based on all information found in the DFPS investigation the operation is cited for corporal punishment.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2024
Medium HighAug 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
HighSep 6, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was present at the operation without a cleared background check. The background check status for the caregiver was pending. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity102 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 3, 2007
DirectorLatara Thompkins
Phone2149420098
State operation #868115

Common questions

Does Kessler Park Day School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Kessler Park Day School’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kessler Park Day School accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Kessler Park Day School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 11, 2025: “Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kessler Park 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 Kessler Park Day School last inspected?

Sep 23, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 75208

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 868115 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.