Kiddie Academy of Far North Dallas

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Dallas / Dallas / 75252
Street address: 6220 Mccallum Blvd
Phone: (940) 331-6700
Capacity: 200
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 3, 2022
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.

Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies

State records list 20 cited deficiencies dated October 15, 2023 to May 20, 2026 (7 High, 9 Medium High, 4 Medium risk). Correction status: 4 corrected at inspection, 16 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation (745.641)
Cited February 21, 2024 (correction date recorded: March 4, 2024; correction verified February 28, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Two people were present at the operation without background clearance.
High risk · Report Situation Placing Children at Risk (746.305(a)(6))
Cited February 20, 2024 (correction date recorded: March 4, 2024; correction verified February 28, 2024; technical assistance given); February 9, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 21, 2024; correction verified February 21, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Narratives describe an incident involving a potentially harmful situation for a child that was not reported promptly, and a child being left unsupervised that was not reported.
High risk · 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))
Cited February 20, 2024 (correction date recorded: March 4, 2024; correction verified February 28, 2024; technical assistance given); February 9, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 21, 2024; correction verified February 21, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Narratives describe a child being left unattended in a stairwell and a child being left unsupervised in a classroom.
High risk · Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual (746.2805)
Cited October 15, 2023 (correction date recorded: October 25, 2023; correction verified November 13, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver pulled a child by the feet as punishment.
High risk · Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play (746.2805(9))
Cited October 15, 2023 (correction date recorded: October 25, 2023; correction verified November 9, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A child was not allowed to participate in active play.
Medium High risk · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based (746.1315(b)(1))
Cited May 20, 2026 (correction date recorded: June 10, 2026; correction verified June 4, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Six caregivers had completed CPR and first aid training online.
Medium High risk · Documentation of Fire Inspection (746.5103)
Cited July 25, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 23, 2024; correction verified August 13, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The operation did not have the current fire inspection document from the Dallas Fire Department.
Medium High risk · Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required (746.1309(d))
Cited February 21, 2024 (correction date recorded: March 11, 2024; correction verified February 28, 2024).
What the record describes: Several caregivers lacked required training while caring for children younger than 24 months.
Medium High risk · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR (746.1315(b))
Cited February 21, 2024 (correction date recorded: March 11, 2024; correction verified February 28, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Several employees did not have up-to-date CPR training.
Medium High risk · Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months (746.1305(b))
Cited February 21, 2024 (correction date recorded: March 11, 2024; correction verified February 28, 2024).
What the record describes: Two caregivers lacked required training and were in classrooms with children younger than 24 months.
Medium High risk · Complying with Laws and Rules (746.201(9))
Cited February 20, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: The operation did not comply with multiple standards, and several records were past due. Several caregivers were allowed in classrooms without the training required for those classrooms.
Medium High risk · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered (746.3701(1))
Cited February 12, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 21, 2024; correction verified February 15, 2024).
What the record describes: Several classrooms where children under 5 were present had electrical outlets without covers.
Medium High risk · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children (746.1601)
Cited February 9, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Two classes were over the child-to-caregiver ratio limits. One caregiver had 18 three-year-olds when the maximum allowed was 15, and another had 14 two-year-olds when the maximum allowed was 11.
Medium High risk · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games (746.1203(3)(D))
Cited January 18, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 1, 2024; correction verified February 13, 2024).
What the record describes: Caregivers used cell phones for personal purposes.
Medium risk · Children's Products- Annual Certification (746.4135(b))
Cited June 3, 2025 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The operation did not have the certification for the current year.
Medium risk · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant (746.2409(a)(10))
Cited June 3, 2025 (correction date recorded: June 6, 2025; correction verified June 6, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Six cribs lacked labels with the infants' names.
Medium risk · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days (746.2421(b))
Cited June 3, 2025 (correction date recorded: June 9, 2025; correction verified June 9, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Twelve infants younger than 12 months did not have updated feeding instructions.
Medium risk · Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met (746.1613(a))
Cited February 12, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: There were 8 children younger than 18 months with 1 caregiver. The narrative states there should have been two caregivers or 5 children.

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 20 cited deficiencies for Kiddie Academy of Far North Dallas in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (7 High, 9 Medium High, 4 Medium).

Records list 13 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-20.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	7
Medium High	9
Medium	4
Medium Low	0
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

2026-05-20 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High

CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

6 caregivers had CPR/First aid training that was completed online.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-10

2025-06-03 · 746.2421(b) · Medium

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Twelve infants under 12 months old does not have the updated infant feeding instructions.

Correction date recorded: 2025-06-09

2025-06-03 · 746.2409(a)(10) · Medium

Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

There were six cribs that does not have the label of the infant's name.

Correction date recorded: 2025-06-06

Full citation history from HHSC (25)

2026-05-20 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-10. Correction verified: 2026-06-04.
6 caregivers had CPR/First aid training that was completed online.
2025-06-03 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-06-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation does not have the certification for this year.
2025-06-03 · 746.2409(a)(10) · Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-06. Correction verified: 2025-06-06.
There were six cribs that does not have the label of the infant's name.
2025-06-03 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-09. Correction verified: 2025-06-09.
Twelve infants under 12 months old does not have the updated infant feeding instructions.
2024-07-25 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-23. Correction verified: 2024-08-13.
The operation does not have the current fire inspection document from Dallas Fire Department.
2024-02-21 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-04. Correction verified: 2024-02-28.
The operation had two people at the operation who did not have background clearance.
2024-02-21 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-11. Correction verified: 2024-02-28.
Several caregivers did not have required trainings and were caring for children younger than 24 months.
2024-02-21 · 746.1305(b) · Medium High
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-11. Correction verified: 2024-02-28.
Two caregiver did not have required trainings and were in classes that had children that were under 24 months.
2024-02-21 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-11. Correction verified: 2024-02-28.
Several employees did not have their CPR trainings up to date.
2024-02-20 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-04. Correction verified: 2024-02-28.
A child was left unattended in a stairwell.
2024-02-20 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-04. Correction verified: 2024-02-28.
The operation did not reported an incident that put a child in a potential harmful situation in a timely manner.
2024-02-20 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation was found to no be in compliance with multiple Standards and several records were passed due. Several caregivers were allowed to be in classrooms they did not have the training required to be in.
2024-02-12 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-21. Correction verified: 2024-02-15.
The operation had several classrooms that did not have electrical outlet covers were children under 5 were present.
2024-02-12 · 746.1613(a) · Medium
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Children under age of 18 months were over ratio. There were 8 children with 1 caregiver when there should have been two caregivers or 5 children.
2024-02-09 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-21. Correction verified: 2024-02-21.
The operation did not report that a child was left unsupervised.
2024-02-09 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the investigation it was determined that two classes were out of ratio. One teacher had 18 three year olds when the max allowed is 15. Another teacher had 14 two year olds when the max allowed is 11. The operation brought in additional staff to correct the ratio problem.
2024-02-09 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-21. Correction verified: 2024-02-21.
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom.
2024-01-18 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-01. Correction verified: 2024-02-13.
Caregivers was using their electric devices (cell phone) for personal use.
2023-10-15 · 746.2805(9) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-25. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
A child was not allowed to participate in active play.
2023-10-15 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-25. Correction verified: 2023-11-13.
A caregiver used harsh and unusual punishment when she pulled a child by the feet.
2023-03-27 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-17. Correction verified: 2023-04-17.
An infant in care did not have an updated feeding schdule.
2023-03-27 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-17. Correction verified: 2023-04-17.
A caregiver did not have transportation trainig and was allowed to transport children in care.
2022-10-05 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-21. Correction verified: 2022-10-19.
A child was enrolled in this program without complete admission forms and records.
2022-10-05 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-21. Correction verified: 2022-10-19.
Two children who were indicated to have food allergies, did not have food allergy emergency plans.
2022-07-27 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-01. Correction verified: 2022-08-01.
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not report positive cases of COVID to licensing within 2 days.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1395919

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