East Dallas Development Center

2010 SKILLMAN ST, Dallas, TX 75206 · Dallas County

38cited violations

2serious

16inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 123
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Kathy Fields
Phone: (214) 821-7766
Regulated since: Apr 9, 2014
HHSC IDs: Operation 1120783 · number 1522488
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 6
Illness & medication 4
Supervision & ratios 12
Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 8
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	14	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4)
2025	6	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (4)
2024	10	0	Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (2)
2023	4	0	Illness & medication (2), Other (2)
2022	4	0	Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The center director does not have current first aid training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
- Staff background & training
  The center director does not have current CPR training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  Two classrooms in the operation didn't have adequate lighting during naptime not allowing for proper supervision. This was corrected at inspection when the classrooms turned on a lamp in the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-16.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Caregivers were observed not using proper handwashing with soap and running water following diapering.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-16. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Children were observed not using proper handwashing with soap and running water after diapering and toileting.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-16. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
- Safety & premises
  Three of the ten children's files reviewed was missing parent signatures on their allergy action plan.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not conduct drills for February and April.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The center director does not have current first aid training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
- Staff background & training
  The center director does not have current CPR training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  Two classrooms in the operation didn't have adequate lighting during naptime not allowing for proper supervision. This was corrected at inspection when the classrooms turned on a lamp in the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-16.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Caregivers were observed not using proper handwashing with soap and running water following diapering.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-16. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Children were observed not using proper handwashing with soap and running water after diapering and toileting.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-16. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
- Safety & premises
  Three of the ten children's files reviewed was missing parent signatures on their allergy action plan.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not conduct drills for February and April.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  8 out of 8 caregivers were missing annual training for administering medication, handling, storing and diisposing of hazardous material, emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and responding to emergencies due to allergic reactions.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Staff background & training
  2 out of 2 directors were missing annual training for administering medication, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material, emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and responding to emergencies due to allergic reactions.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Two classrooms had cleaning supplies in reach of children. The operation came into compliance when the caregivers moved the items to higher shelves that the children could not reach.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  8 out of 8 caregivers were missing annual training for administering medication, handling, storing and diisposing of hazardous material, emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and responding to emergencies due to allergic reactions.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Staff background & training
  2 out of 2 directors were missing annual training for administering medication, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material, emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and responding to emergencies due to allergic reactions.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Two classrooms had cleaning supplies in reach of children. The operation came into compliance when the caregivers moved the items to higher shelves that the children could not reach.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-27.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Infants daily schedules do not indicate opportunities for outdoor play. Posted daily schedules for toddler and pre-k classes do not align with the posted playground schedules.
  
  HHSC 746.2206(1)(A) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-20. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have record of the impact surface rating for the unitary surfacing on the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation reports that fire drills are done less frequently than once a month. On average, fire drills are practiced and recorded quarterly.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-04. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation reports that severe weather drills are practiced less frequently than four times a year. Drills are reported to be practiced twice in a calendar year.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-04. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation reports that lock down drills are practiced less frequently than four times a year. Drills are reported to be practiced twice in a calendar year.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-04. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Infants daily schedules do not indicate opportunities for outdoor play. Posted daily schedules for toddler and pre-k classes do not align with the posted playground schedules.
  
  HHSC 746.2206(1)(A) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-20. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have record of the impact surface rating for the unitary surfacing on the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation reports that fire drills are done less frequently than once a month. On average, fire drills are practiced and recorded quarterly.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-04. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation reports that severe weather drills are practiced less frequently than four times a year. Drills are reported to be practiced twice in a calendar year.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-04. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation reports that lock down drills are practiced less frequently than four times a year. Drills are reported to be practiced twice in a calendar year.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-04. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  A child's medicine for a know food allergy expired 06/26/23.
  
  HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-25.
- Other
  The required Gas Inspection expired 08/25/23.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  A child's medicine for a know food allergy expired 06/26/23.
  
  HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-25.
- Other
  The required Gas Inspection expired 08/25/23.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Plastic Playground Equipment on PreK Playground has a large slit on bridge causing a possible injury hazard.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Plastic Playground Equipment on PreK Playground has a large slit on bridge causing a possible injury hazard.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Illness & medication
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation did not report timely of a Communicable Illness Outbreak.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Illness & medication
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation did not report timely of a Communicable Illness Outbreak.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-24.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for East Dallas Development Center, 2010 SKILLMAN ST, Dallas, TX 75206-7240 (operation ID 1120783, operation number 1522488), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

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