Dallas Daycare Academy, LLC
11425 MARSH LN, Dallas, TX 75229 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 190
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Marlitt Gray
- Phone
- (972) 863-8890
- Regulated since
- Aug 14, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1299196 · number 1668907
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2021 | 10 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (8) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Ten staff files reviewed did not have completed trainings for topics required for their annual training year for the health and safety audit.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Other
During the inspection infants younger than six months were observed laying on boppy pillows being fed.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Food & allergies
Recommended meal patterns are not being followed for meal times.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Safety & premises
3 of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have information for another individual to be contacted in the event of an emergency.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Ten staff files reviewed did not have completed trainings for topics required for their annual training year for the health and safety audit.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Other
During the inspection infants younger than six months were observed laying on boppy pillows being fed.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Food & allergies
Recommended meal patterns are not being followed for meal times.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Safety & premises
3 of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have information for another individual to be contacted in the event of an emergency.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The annual training for caregivers has been provided through block training given as orientation and pre-service training on their anniversary date.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's annual inspection was due in March 2025. The operation has not scheduled their next inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation had several potty chairs in the Toddler and PK-3 classroom bathrooms with urine sitting in them.
HHSC 746.3407(5) — Sanitize Potty-Chairs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two toddler classrooms were observed during diapering. The children nor the caregivers washed their hands following the change.
HHSC 746.3419 — Handwashing Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-17. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Illness & medication
The operation has 4 children with expired epi-pens.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Safety & premises
The playground used for children 2 years old and up did not have at least six inches of mulch for it's fall zone exposing the ground underneath it.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The annual training for caregivers has been provided through block training given as orientation and pre-service training on their anniversary date.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's annual inspection was due in March 2025. The operation has not scheduled their next inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation had several potty chairs in the Toddler and PK-3 classroom bathrooms with urine sitting in them.
HHSC 746.3407(5) — Sanitize Potty-Chairs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two toddler classrooms were observed during diapering. The children nor the caregivers washed their hands following the change.
HHSC 746.3419 — Handwashing Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-17. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Illness & medication
The operation has 4 children with expired epi-pens.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Safety & premises
The playground used for children 2 years old and up did not have at least six inches of mulch for it's fall zone exposing the ground underneath it.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The medication supplied to the center for emergency purposes was not contained in its original packaging.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Safety & premises
Two F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The medication supplied to the center for emergency purposes was not contained in its original packaging.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Safety & premises
Two F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three staff files review did not complete documetation of training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Records & paperwork
One child file reviewed was missing the required statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three staff files review did not complete documetation of training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Records & paperwork
One child file reviewed was missing the required statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During my walk through I observed 14 infant's with four caregivers in one room and 14 infants with five caregivers in a second room.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-05. Correction verified 2022-10-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During my walk through I observed 14 infant's with four caregivers in one room and 14 infants with five caregivers in a second room.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-05. Correction verified 2022-10-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 4, 2021 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five of eight staff files reviewed did not have the required documentation for training.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Staff background & training
Eight complete training records were not availible for review.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-22.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 4, 2021 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five of eight staff files reviewed did not have the required documentation for training.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Staff background & training
Eight complete training records were not availible for review.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
One of eight children files reviewed did not have immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-03.
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Staff background & training
Five of eight staff files reviewed did not have the required documentation for training.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Staff background & training
Eight complete training records were not availible for review.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Oct 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
One of eight children files reviewed did not have immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-03.
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Staff background & training
Five of eight staff files reviewed did not have the required documentation for training.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Staff background & training
Eight complete training records were not availible for review.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Illness & medication Serious
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