St. Paul Christian Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Dallas / Dallas / 75241
Street address: 5725 S Marsalis Ave
Phone: (214) 371-9429
Capacity: 152
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 22, 2020
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 18 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 28, 2026.

The same records list 18 cited deficiencies dated October 23, 2023 to August 27, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 5 Medium High, 5 Medium, 3 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 4 corrected at inspection, 14 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 14 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 18 cited deficiencies for St. Paul Christian Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 5 Medium High, 5 Medium, 3 Medium Low).

Records list 18 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-28.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	5
Medium High	5
Medium	5
Medium Low	3
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.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-08-27 · 746.2427(a) · High

AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

7 week infant was observed sleeping face down in crib.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-27

2026-07-23 · 746.2805 · High

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

Based on the information gathered it was determined that the caregiver grabbed the children by the back of their necks.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-21

2026-03-18 · 746.2207(b) · Medium

Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace

At the time of inspection, school age children are using their cells phones to watch videos and play games.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (32)

2026-08-27 · 746.2427(a) · High
AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-27. Correction verified: 2026-09-09.
7 week infant was observed sleeping face down in crib.
2026-07-23 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-21. Correction verified: 2026-08-27.
Based on the information gathered it was determined that the caregiver grabbed the children by the back of their necks.
2026-03-18 · 746.2207(b) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-03-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
At the time of inspection, school age children are using their cells phones to watch videos and play games.
2026-02-03 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
At the time of inspection, attendance documentation is not accurate.
2026-02-02 · 746.305(a)(1) · Medium High
Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-24. Correction verified: 2026-03-18.
Childcare Regulations was not notified in the required timeframe when the operation had been damaged and rendered unsafe.
2026-01-16 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-21. Correction verified: 2026-02-02.
The operation has not entered the number of employees who left the operation in 2025.
2025-09-02 · 746.3501(5) · Medium
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-02. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
Vasolen onitment was not labeled at the diaper changing station.
2025-09-02 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-02. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
Infant bottles were not labeled with the infant's name.
2025-09-02 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-02. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
The operation does not have records of fire drills conducted in 2025.
2025-05-01 · 746.2401(7) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-01. Correction verified: 2025-05-12.
When entering builidng, the caregiver was walking down the hallway. I followed her to her room and there were two infants playing alone on the floor in the middle of the room. There was no other adults in the room with the children.
2025-05-01 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-05-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Upon entering infant room, there was a child in the in the bouncy seat. Caregiver was asked how long had the child been in the bouncy seat and caregiver stated "About 30 minutes."
2025-05-01 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-01. Correction verified: 2025-05-12.
Baby bottles are not labeled with child's name.
2025-04-29 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-02. Correction verified: 2025-06-13.
A caregiver stated this form of prohibited punishment is allowed at the operation. In addition, the method of punishment was explained by a child.
2024-09-23 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-30. Correction verified: 2024-10-14.
At the time of inspection, 1 staff file lacked documentation of the notarized affidavit.
2024-09-23 · 746.1329(b)(1) · Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-21. Correction verified: 2024-10-16.
At that time of inspection, one staff file lacked documentation of 22 hours of training for the training year Jan 2023-24.
2024-09-23 · 746.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-30. Correction verified: 2024-10-14.
At the time of inspection, 2 children's files lacked health statement documentation.
2024-09-23 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-30. Correction verified: 2024-10-14.
At the time of inspection, 4 childrens files lacked immunization documentation.
2023-10-23 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
I observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the hallway across from the toddler room (tweeners room).
2022-11-08 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child was observed in a bouncer seat and was not strapped in.
2022-11-08 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The two infant classrooms were observed with bottle and cups that were not labeled with the children name.
2022-10-28 · 746.1301(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-11. Correction verified: 2022-11-08.
The director staff file reviewed had 11 out of 30 annual training hours.
2022-10-28 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-04. Correction verified: 2022-11-08.
The operational policy was missing information on promotion of outdoor activity.
2022-10-28 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-28. Correction verified: 2022-11-08.
Two infant rooms were observed allowing children under the age of 2 to watch television.
2022-10-28 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-11. Correction verified: 2022-11-08.
Three out of five staff records reviewed did not have the required annual training hours.
2022-10-28 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-28. Correction verified: 2022-11-08.
The infant room was observed with 5 children and 1 caregiver. The SAG is 1:4.
2022-10-28 · 746.2409(a)(1) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
2 cribs in the infant rooms had additional mattresses inside of the cribs. This was corrected at inspection.
2022-10-28 · 746.2411(2)(A) · High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Three play yards did not have the manufacturers mattress and had an additional foam mattress. This was corrected at inspection.
2022-10-28 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-28. Correction verified: 2022-11-08.
Four out of 10 children records reviewed were missing emergency contact addresses.
2022-10-28 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-11. Correction verified: 2022-11-08.
9 out of 10 children records reviewed did not have current health statements on file.
2021-11-08 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-22. Correction verified: 2021-11-09.
Out of 4 children files evaulated 3 did not have health statements.
2021-11-08 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-22. Correction verified: 2021-11-09.
Director does not have 30 current annual clock hours of training.
2021-11-08 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-22. Correction verified: 2021-11-09.
Out of 3 files evaulated 2 did not have 24 current annual clock hours.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1335511

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.