Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary
Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary is a licensed child care center in Shady Shores, TX, licensed for up to 49 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (2 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #196 of 277 centers in Denton County and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.
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A student with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an allergy plan on file with the operation.
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver forced a pacifier into an infant's mouth.
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate self-control when caring for infants, as a caregiver held a child and bounced the child aggressively.
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parents of the allegations regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was not assigned to a classroom that matched their skills abilities and training despite being aware of the caregiver being overwhelmed and frustrated.
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that concerns brought to the director's attention by employees of the operation were not addressed.
A caregiver with a inactivated background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home and the background check was reran while at the inspection.
A child remained in care for almost a full day, after an incident occurred that required medical attention. The parent was not notified of the child being injured.
Based on evidence obtained, four caregivers were on the playground supervising groups of children when an incident occurred, and all four caregivers were unaware of what happened, that resulted in a child requiring medical attention.
A caregiver with a pending background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home.
About this center
Common questions
Does Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary’s hours?
7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Shady Shores, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 12, 2024: “Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary compare with other daycares in Denton County?
It is tied for #196 of 277 centers in Denton County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary last inspected?
Sep 11, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 861699 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.