2026-01-16 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-21
DeSoto Children's Academy
Licensed Center
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Desoto / Dallas / 75115
- Street address
- 901 N Polk St
- Phone
- (972) 228-2847
- Capacity
- 188
- Ages served
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- January 30, 2019
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 10 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 18, 2026.
The same records list 1 cited deficiency dated January 16, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 Medium Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 1 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 1 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
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Summary of the record
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 1 cited deficiency for DeSoto Children's Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 Medium Low).
Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-18.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 0 |
| Medium High | 0 |
| Medium | 0 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
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Full citation history from HHSC (12)
2026-01-16 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-21. Correction verified: 2026-02-04.
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
2022-12-05 · 746.5605(4) · High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-12. Correction verified: 2022-12-15.
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
2022-12-05 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: 2023-02-15.
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child was left unsupervised on the van.
2022-12-05 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: 2023-02-15.
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was neglected when he was left inside a vehicle unattended for a period of time. Based on all information found in the DFPS investigation the operation is cited for Neglectful Supervision.
2022-10-12 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-11. Correction verified: 2022-11-22.
Two vans used for transportation did not have an electronic alarm installed.
2022-10-12 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-11. Correction verified: 2022-11-15.
Two caregivers with access to the children did not have current CPR/First Aid.
2022-10-08 · 746.3605(b)(1) · High
Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-22.
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that the operation did not contact EMS after it was determined the child was left on the van all day.
2022-10-08 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-22.
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The operation failed to report a child was left on the van to HHSC Child Care Regulation.
2022-10-08 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-22.
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was neglected when he was left inside a vehicle unattended for a period of time. Based on all information found in the DFPS investigation the operation is cited for Neglectful Supervision.
2022-10-08 · 746.5605(4) · High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-12. Correction verified: 2022-10-27.
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
2022-10-08 · 746.307(b)(4) · Medium High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-12. Correction verified: 2022-10-27.
The DFPS investigation reveal that the operation failed to immediately notify the parent of a child that was left on a vehicle unattended.
2021-11-22 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-17. Correction verified: 2021-12-21.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1314772
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.