Forest Park Academy

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Desoto / Dallas / 75115
Street address: 2024 N Westmoreland Rd
Phone: (972) 298-5437
Capacity: 98
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-07:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 2, 2006
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 7 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 20, 2026.

The same records list 3 cited deficiencies dated March 22, 2024 to February 24, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 2 Medium High).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 3 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 3 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 3 cited deficiencies for Forest Park Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 2 Medium High).

Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-20.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	2
Medium	0
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

2026-02-24 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

During the inspection, the pea gravel was found to be less than six inches.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-24

2026-02-24 · 746.3407 · Medium High

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The wooden paremeter surrounding the outside play area has a potential tripping hazard.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-24

2024-03-22 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High

Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

The fire extinguisher in one of the vans used by children needed to be service and was not mounted.

Correction date recorded: 2024-03-29

Full citation history from HHSC (12)

2026-02-24 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-24. Correction verified: 2026-03-05.
The wooden paremeter surrounding the outside play area has a potential tripping hazard.
2026-02-24 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-24. Correction verified: 2026-03-05.
During the inspection, the pea gravel was found to be less than six inches.
2024-03-22 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-05.
The fire extinguisher in one of the vans used by children needed to be service and was not mounted.
2023-06-07 · 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: 2023-06-07. Correction verified: 2023-06-20.
The operation had 1 caregiver present caring for children without receiving cleared background check results.
2023-06-06 · 746.4103(a) · Medium High
Policies for Release of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-13. Correction verified: 2023-06-20.
It was determined that a child was released to an individual without the operation verifying identification.
2023-02-08 · 746.3301(i) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-14. Correction verified: 2023-02-23.
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver gave a child food they are known to have an allergy to.
2023-02-08 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-14. Correction verified: 2023-02-23.
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when sharing personal snacks containing a food allergy with the children.
2022-09-07 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-30. Correction verified: 2022-10-14.
Two caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training for review.
2022-04-21 · 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: 2022-05-13. Correction verified: 2022-05-23.
One staff with direct access to children did not have current CPR/First aid.
2022-04-21 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-03. Correction verified: 2022-06-03.
There is a metal fence that needs repair. Ant hills were noticed in the outdoor play area. There is also a hole that poses a hazard.
2022-04-21 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-13. Correction verified: 2022-05-23.
One child's file did not contain consent for authorization for medical attention.
2022-02-16 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-18. Correction verified: 2022-02-18.
There was a window observed to have fell in the school age room.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=286775

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.