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Lake Highlands Presbyterian CDC

8525 Audelia Rd, Dallas, TX 75238 · Dallas County
9 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Lake Highlands Presbyterian CDC is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 154 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2005. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 47 times and investigated 24 reports. Inspectors recorded 48 citations, 22 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (9 of 48). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 9 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 9 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #250 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 25%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #250 of 328 centers in Dallas
22High risk
21Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
48 citations from 47 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision9
Caregiver conduct8
Building & playground safety8
Food & feeding8
Records & paperwork5
Health & medication5
Sleep safety2
Training & qualifications2
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 26, 2026Found 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)
A caregiver failed to supervise children when they exited the classroom, leaving several children without an actively supervising caregiver for about two minutes.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2026
Medium HighAug 26, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers §746.1203(10)
A caregiver failed to share necessary information with an incoming caregiver by exiting the classroom without clearly communicating that they were leaving and without confirming that the incoming caregiver had assumed responsibility for the children.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2026
HighJul 28, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
It was determined that a caregiver used prohibited physical punishment by grabbing and pulling a child by one arm.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026
HighJul 28, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation failed to timely report allegations of possible mistreatment of children to Child Care Regulation after management became aware of the concerns.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026
HighJul 28, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate verbal discipline by yelling at children.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026
HighMay 26, 2026InspectionSupervision
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 caregiver in room 109 fell asleep while caring for children.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2026
Medium HighMay 26, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
I observed an infant sitting in a bouncer without being properly strapped in Infant A.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2026
HighMay 22, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver demonstrated poor judgement and competency after failing to follow allergy protocols and giving a child with diagnosed food allergen a food item without getting authorization from the child’s parent or reading the label to ensure it did not contain the child’s allergens.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2026
Medium HighMay 22, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child with a diagnosed food allergy was given a food item that contained three of the child’s identified allergens. Resulting in allergic reaction requiring medical treatment.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2026
MediumMay 22, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation has not yet received parent signature on the incident report to indicate the report had been shared with the child's parents.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2026
Medium HighFeb 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During an infant class observation, an infant was found not properly strapped into a child bouncer. This was corrected during the inspection after the caregiver strapped the child in.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
HighJan 7, 2026Found 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 a classroom transition, a child was left unattended.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2026
HighNov 19, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A caregiver inappropriately redirected a child during nap by hitting their leg.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2025
HighOct 3, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Two caregivers transitioning a group of children outside did not ensure all children were accounted for before leaving the classroom. As a result, one child was left unattended in the classroom restroom.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2025
HighSep 9, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver fed the wrong bottle to an infant.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2025
HighJul 25, 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 tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A classroom was left unattended for at least five minutes due to a miscommunication between caregivers.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2025
Medium HighJul 25, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers §746.1203(10)
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver departing their classroom did not relay classroom information to the incoming caregiver, resulting in uncertainty about who was responsible for the group. This led to the classroom being left unattended for at least five minutes.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2025
Medium HighJul 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Loose fill under two playground structures does not meet a depth of at least six inches.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2025
HighMay 22, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver gave one child the wrong infant bottle.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2025
Medium HighMay 22, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Five of the seven food allergy emergency plans do not have parent signatures.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
Medium HighMay 20, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child was served food identified on their food allergy emergency plan.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2025
Medium HighMay 20, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child's food allergy was not posted in their classroom by the child's first day in care.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2025
MediumFeb 12, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
3 classrooms were checked, and found to have cots the did not have a child's name on the cot or label with a number to match a child's name assignment map available.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 22, 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)
A caregiver left 2 children unsupervised in the bathroom. After a minute the caregiver looked in the bathroom to monitor the children,
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025
HighJan 22, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The operation did not have a procedure in place to account for the number of children that transitioned from one area of the operation to another.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025
HighJan 22, 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)
Caregivers in the operation left a child unattended in the classroom. The administrative staff found the child in the classroom.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025
HighNov 11, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision §746.4601(1)
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Indoor furniture was arranged in a way that did not allow for caregivers to properly supervise.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024
Medium HighAug 29, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
One caregiver was observed not washing a child's hands after diaper changing.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2024
Medium HighApr 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands §746.3505(b)
In two classrooms, infant's hands were not washed after diaper changing.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
HighApr 5, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
A child with a food allergy indicated by the physician consumed food they were allergic to. This child experienced allergic reaction symptoms. This information was not reported to CCR.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
Medium HighApr 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
Diaper changing tables are not sanitized according to the manufacturer instructions. The diaper changing surface is to be sprayed and set for one minute before wiping to be sanitized. Caregivers were not waiting the full minute to wipe down the table.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
Medium HighApr 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location §746.5207(a)(3)
The designated relocation site was not indicate on the emergency evacuation diagrams.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
Medium HighApr 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside §746.5207(a)(4)
The emergency evacuation diagram does not indicate the location inside thte center where children and caregivers shelter in place.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
Medium HighApr 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver that has worked at the operation for at least 90 days is not current in CPR training.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2024
Medium HighApr 5, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child with diagnosed food allergy had an incomplete food allergy plan. The plan did not specify each food the child is allergic to, it did not list possible symptoms if the child is exposed to the food, steps to take if a child has an allergic reaction, and it was not signed by the parent.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
Medium HighApr 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed §746.3505(a)
In two classrooms, caregiver's hands were not washed after diaper changing.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
HighApr 4, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Inappropriate guidance was used by a caregiver when redirecting a child's behavior. The caregiver picked a child up by their legs and flipped them onto their stomach during naptime.
Correction verified May 3, 2024
HighFeb 13, 2024Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was in deficient. Bleach was inside a bubble bottle that was not labeled correctly.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2024
Medium HighFeb 13, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was in deficient. A child gained access to a hazardous material and spilled it on their clothes.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2024
HighFeb 13, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was in deficient. The caregivers did not know the group of children they were responsible for.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2024
MediumJun 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website §746.4135(c)
The operation did not have updated documentation for CPSC recall items. This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 22, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
An infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required timeframe.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2023
Medium HighJun 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
An infant was observed not being strapped in while sitting at a kidney feeding table. This was corrected during the inspection the infant was removed from table.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2023
HighJun 21, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation failed to notify childcare regulation within the required timeframe when they were made aware of a situation that placed children at risk.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2023
Medium HighJun 21, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(5)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. A caregiver aggressively placed a child on their nap mat. It was also determined that a caregiver applied pressure with her arm on a child chest during diaper changing.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2023
HighJun 21, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. Children were being yelled at and humiliated.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2023
Medium HighJul 14, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
One child was blocking the classrooms entrance during naptime. The child was moved to another part of the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 14, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Ten infant schedules were reviewed and did not have the required signature. Three of ten infant schedules reviewed did not have the required date.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity154 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 25, 2005
DirectorNicole Muraoka
Phone2143437103
State operation #847683

Common questions

Does Lake Highlands Presbyterian CDC take infants?

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

What are Lake Highlands Presbyterian CDC’s hours?

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

Does Lake Highlands Presbyterian CDC accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Lake Highlands Presbyterian CDC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 22 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 26, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lake Highlands Presbyterian CDC compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #250 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lake Highlands Presbyterian CDC last inspected?

Sep 25, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 75238

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 847683 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.