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St. Paul Christian Academy

Licensed Center in DALLAS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 22, 2020

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
5725 S MARSALIS AVE, DALLAS, TX 75241 1906
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
January 22, 2020
Operation number
1694560
Licensed capacity
152 children
Ages served
Infant,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 record21
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record3
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits4,439
Citations recorded32
Record coversNovember 8, 2021 – September 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High7
Medium High11
Medium11
Medium Low3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionSeptember 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 27, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the InfantRisk level: High
7 week infant was observed sleeping face down in crib.

Correction verified by the state on September 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 644 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 23, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
Based on the information gathered it was determined that the caregiver grabbed the children by the back of their necks.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 18, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not ReplaceRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection, school age children are using their cells phones to watch videos and play games.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 3, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection, attendance documentation is not accurate.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 2, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility OccurrenceRisk level: Medium High
Childcare Regulations was not notified in the required timeframe when the operation had been damaged and rendered unsafe.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 16, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
The operation has not entered the number of employees who left the operation in 2025.

Correction verified by the state on February 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 2, 20253 citations recorded3 of 619 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
The operation does not have records of fire drills conducted in 2025.

Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with NameRisk level: Medium
Vasolen onitment was not labeled at the diaper changing station.

Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2025.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
Infant bottles were not labeled with the infant's name.

Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 1, 20253 citations recorded3 of 90 standards cited at this visit
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High
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."

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
Baby bottles are not labeled with child's name.

Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never UnsupervisedRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 29, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
A caregiver stated this form of prohibited punishment is allowed at the operation. In addition, the method of punishment was explained by a child.

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 23, 20244 citations recorded4 of 648 standards cited at this visit
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection, 2 children's files lacked health statement documentation.

Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Medium Low
At the time of inspection, 1 staff file lacked documentation of the notarized affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2024.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection, 4 childrens files lacked immunization documentation.

Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel recordRisk level: Medium Low
At that time of inspection, one staff file lacked documentation of 22 hours of training for the training year Jan 2023-24.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMarch 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJanuary 31, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 23, 20231 citation recorded1 of 612 standards cited at this visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High
I observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the hallway across from the toddler room (tweeners room).

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 8, 20222 citations recorded2 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
The two infant classrooms were observed with bottle and cups that were not labeled with the children name.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
A child was observed in a bouncer seat and was not strapped in.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 28, 20229 citations recorded9 of 615 standards cited at this visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
Two infant rooms were observed allowing children under the age of 2 to watch television.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
The infant room was observed with 5 children and 1 caregiver. The SAG is 1:4.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
The director staff file reviewed had 11 out of 30 annual training hours.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2022.

746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
Three out of five staff records reviewed did not have the required annual training hours.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2022.

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High
Four out of 10 children records reviewed were missing emergency contact addresses.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
9 out of 10 children records reviewed did not have current health statements on file.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2022.

746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra PadsRisk level: High
Three play yards did not have the manufacturers mattress and had an additional foam mattress. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in CribRisk level: Medium High
2 cribs in the infant rooms had additional mattresses inside of the cribs. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium
The operational policy was missing information on promotion of outdoor activity.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2022.

InspectionNovember 8, 20213 citations recorded3 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
Out of 3 files evaulated 2 did not have 24 current annual clock hours.

Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
Director does not have 30 current annual clock hours of training.

Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
Out of 4 children files evaulated 3 did not have health statements.

Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2021.

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.

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