Paisley Street Preschool
Paisley Street Preschool is a licensed child care center in Denton, TX, licensed for up to 70 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 39 times and investigated 23 reports. Inspectors recorded 78 citations, 15 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (22 of 78). None of them came in the last 12 months. 1% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #29 of 31 centers in Denton and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an allergy plan on file.
7/10 staff files evaluated and were missing proof of receipt of the operational policies.
It was determined during an investigation that a caregiver was caping on the premises during hours of operation.
The operation did not have procedures on supporting inclusive care needs in their operational policies.
The operation did not have the promotion of physical activity included in their operational policies.
The operation did not have a current health inspection.
The school-age summer program did not have a current activity schedule available.
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an allergy plan on file.
The centers operational policies were observed and missing the following;(18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity A-G, and (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
One child with special needs did not have any documentation regarding accomodations.
The operation did not have a current health inspection.
1 childs records did not have proof that parents were provided with a parent handbook.
During the walkthrough, when asked, a caregiver did not know how many children were in her care.
5 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have the parent's phone number clearly listed.
6 children's files did not have the child's home address and telephone number listed.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
The operation did not have a current health inspection.
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an allergy plan on file.
During the inspection, a one-year old child was observed watching television.
3 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual trainings.
2 children's records did not have proof that parents were provided with a parent handbook.
During the inspection, a child was observed not having their hands washed after diapering.
During the inspection, an employee was observed not washing their hands after diapering.
10 out of 10 children's records evaluated did not have the update requirements for special needs statement.
2 staff persons did not have a notarized affidavit.
During the outdoor inspection, a table outside was observed to have rough and sharp edges.
The school-age summer program did not have a current activity schedule available.
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have healthcare information.
The centers operational policies were observed and missing the following;(18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity A-G, and (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
One child with special needs did not have any documentation regarding accomodations.
6 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have parent's name or address clearly listed.
During the investigation it was concluded that screentime has been utilized in excess of an hour for the same group of children.
12 children ages 18m-2 years old were observed in a clasroom with one caregiver.
On 1/22/24, documentation of drills revealed that the operation had not conducted a fire drill since 10/30/23.
There were only 3 out of 4 servere weather drills conducted during the previous calendar year.
The permit holders are not providing the necessary guidance and oversight to ensure the operation is in compliance with the minimum standards.
Children were observed not handwashing before eating.
Diaper changing steps were not being followed when a child's diaper was soiled.
Five staff files were evaluated in found to be missing orientation.
10 out of 10 staff files reviewed did not have training covering building and premises safety.
The wooden framing of the shed on the playground is in need of repair.
The director has not ensured compliance with minimum standards, particularly regarding record keeping, personnel and the maintenance of the facility premises.
- 4 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have an emergency contact address. - 2 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have emergency authorization. - 1 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have parent information. - 1 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have updated documentation for immunizations.
2 out of 10 files reviewed did not have orientation training.
5 out of 10 file reviewed did not have CPR.
3 out of 10 files reviewed did not have documentation of first aid.
A caregiver did not use good judgment when placing a child in non age appropriate seating.
4 out of 10 files reviewed were missing documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications
4 out of 10 files reviewed did not have a copy of their photo id's.
5 out of 10 files reviewed did not have annual trainings.
4 out of 10 files viewed did not have an affidavit on file.
4 out of 10 files reviewed did not have abuse and neglect training.
8 out of 10 files reviewed did not have orientation training.
A caregiver in the 3 year old classroom was observed to be on her phone during naptime.
7 out of 10 files reviewed did not have a signed employee statement for personnel policies.
7 out of 10 files reviewed did not have a signed employee statement for center policies.
5 out of 10 files reviewed did not have documentation of first aid.
The operation is past due on the gas leak inspection. The last gas leak inspection was conducted on 7/29/2020.
4 out of 10 file reviewed did not have CPR.
During the investigation it was determined that a caregiver used their personal phone during operating hours.
The last inspection was conducted 6/7/2019.
The children's product form was last updated 1/10/2020.
The last santitation inspection was done on 1/26/2021.
The preschool classroom was observed having chidren be out of control.
A caregiver was observed not properly supervising children while outside.
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they knowingly did not thoroughly cleanse a child during diapering procedures.
It was determined that a staff at the center did not follow the policies for release of children by not checking an ID or the authorized pick up list.
A child sustained an unexplained injury while in care at the center during naptime. The following were observed through video obtained during the investigation. Staff were standing in a group and talking with their backs to the children and were not correcting children regarding how to appropriately use the slide. Additionally, a caregiver was seen sitting for approximately 30 minutes and not supervising children.
During interviews, it was determined staff do not have knowledge of the policies and procedures for releasing a child.
A school age child was in the three year old classroom and does not have admission information on file at the operation.
On the older children's playground, there is a broken piece on the structure protruding out which is a hazard.
Two caregivers did not use good judgment when failing to follow name to face procedures which resulted in a child being left unsupervised outside.
A child was able to get through a gap in between the fence and brick wall, and go to the older children's playground, where the child was left unsupervised. The child was found by a parent in the parking lot.
Two caregivers did not know that a newly enrolled child was transitioned in their care.
One staff does not have a current background check on file and was present at the operation. The staff left the operation and a new background check was ran.
A parent was notified of an injury involving their child through the school communication message system, however, the injury required medical attention and further contact with the parent was not attempted.
A child with behavioral issues was not supervised appropriately, resulting in another child sustaining an injury that required medical attention.
About this center
Common questions
Does Paisley Street Preschool take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Paisley Street Preschool’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Paisley Street Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Paisley Street Preschool had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 15 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 23, 2024: “No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Paisley Street Preschool compare with other daycares in Denton?
It is tied for #29 of 31 centers in Denton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Paisley Street Preschool last inspected?
Aug 13, 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 23191 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.