DeSoto Children's Academy

Licensed Center in DESOTO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 30, 2019

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 901 N POLK ST, DESOTO, TX 75115 4013
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 30, 2019
Operation number: 1680190
Licensed capacity: 188 children
Ages served: Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	25
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,165
Citations recorded	12
Record covers	November 22, 2021 – June 18, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	9
Medium High	2
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 855 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentFebruary 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentJanuary 16, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.

Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 156 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 421 standards cited at this visit

ReportJuly 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 385 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 202 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 143 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 143 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 168 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 94 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 237 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 314 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 153 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 197 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 160 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 81 standards cited at this visit

ReportMay 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 140 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 93 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 104 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportDecember 5, 20223 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child was left unsupervised on the van.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child UnattendedRisk level: High

The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 12, 20222 citations recorded2 of 517 standards cited at this visit

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

Two caregivers with access to the children did not have current CPR/First Aid.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High

Two vans used for transportation did not have an electronic alarm installed.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 8, 20225 citations recorded5 of 6 standards cited at this visit

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: Medium High

The DFPS investigation reveal that the operation failed to immediately notify the parent of a child that was left on a vehicle unattended.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3605(b)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ERRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child UnattendedRisk level: High

The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 22, 20211 citation recorded1 of 570 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 21, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.