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DeSoto Children's Academy

Licensed Center · Desoto, Dallas County, TX · Operation No. 1680190

DeSoto Children's Academy holds a Full Permit issued January 30, 2019. In the state's 60-month public window it has 25 inspections on record with 12 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 30, 2019
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
188 children
Ages served
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
901 N Polk St, Desoto, TX 75115-4013
The 60-month record
25
Inspections
2
Assessments
0
Self reports
12
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 9 · Medium High 2 · Medium 0 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Jun 18, 2026 Inspection 0
Feb 4, 2026 Assessment 0
Jan 16, 2026 Assessment 1
Dec 2, 2025 Inspection 0
Jul 28, 2025 Inspection 0
Jul 18, 2025 Report 0
Dec 19, 2024 Inspection 0
Aug 20, 2024 Inspection 0
Apr 12, 2024 Inspection 0
Jan 23, 2024 Inspection 0
Dec 21, 2023 Inspection 0
Nov 17, 2023 Inspection 0
Oct 18, 2023 Inspection 0
Sep 15, 2023 Inspection 0
Aug 18, 2023 Inspection 0
Jul 14, 2023 Inspection 0
Jun 15, 2023 Inspection 0
May 12, 2023 Inspection 0
May 11, 2023 Report 0
Apr 25, 2023 Inspection 0
Mar 22, 2023 Inspection 0
Feb 23, 2023 Inspection 0
Feb 15, 2023 Inspection 0
Dec 15, 2022 Inspection 0
Dec 5, 2022 Report 3
Nov 22, 2022 Inspection 0
Oct 27, 2022 Inspection 0
Oct 12, 2022 Inspection 2
Oct 8, 2022 Report 5
Feb 18, 2022 Inspection 0
Nov 22, 2021 Inspection 1
Deficiency records
January 16, 2026 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
Corrected: January 21, 2026
December 5, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child was left unsupervised on the van.
Corrected: January 30, 2023
December 5, 2022 Standard § 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
Corrected: December 12, 2022
December 5, 2022 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 30, 2023
October 12, 2022 Standard § 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two vans used for transportation did not have an electronic alarm installed.
Corrected: November 11, 2022
October 12, 2022 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers with access to the children did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Corrected: November 11, 2022
October 8, 2022 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 14, 2022
October 8, 2022 Standard § 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The DFPS investigation reveal that the operation failed to immediately notify the parent of a child that was left on a vehicle unattended.
Corrected: October 12, 2022
October 8, 2022 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 14, 2022
October 8, 2022 Standard § 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
Corrected: October 12, 2022
October 8, 2022 Standard § 746.3605(b)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 14, 2022
November 22, 2021 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Corrected: December 17, 2021
About these records

These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.

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