Dallas Day School
4242 OFFICE PKWY, Dallas, TX 75204 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 260
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Theresa Mack
- Phone
- (214) 828-9800
- Regulated since
- Aug 3, 1993
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 116683 · number 401371
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 6 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 14, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed using a cell phone. This was corrected during the inspection, and the phone was put away.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-10.
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Illness & medication Serious
During the inspection, emergency medication for a child was observed without the original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-17. Correction verified 2026-06-23.
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Other Serious
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Apr 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A review of video surveillance indicated that the caregiver placed the infant in an unsafe position, resulting in the infant falling to the floor and sustaining facial impact. The caregiver did not notify program management of the incident in a timely manner, which delayed parent notification.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-16. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Other Serious
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Oct 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
While the operation raked and added more loose-fill on the Pre-K playground. It still measured about an inch in depth and the concrete anchors could still be seen.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The loose- fill on the Pre-K playground meausred less than one inch; concrete anchors could be seen.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since July 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
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Other Serious
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Oct 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Of the employee files reviewed during the visit no trainings were observed with the topics required pertaining to Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials..
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of the inspection 1 child did not have an allergy plan on file with the operation.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was asleep in a swaddled sleep sack.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-17.
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Other Serious
The required Health Inspection expired 07/05/23.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
Playground hazards: Fence repair, protruding nails on wooden playhouses.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child did not have the required Food Allergy Plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2023-12-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
Playground area for 3Y-5Y does not have the required nine inches of surfacing.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
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Other Serious
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Jun 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
A bottle was propped during mealtime.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver was using their personal cell phone in the presence of children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-05-01.
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Other Serious
Two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child inappropriately.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-05-01.
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Other Serious
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Only 2 of the 10 caregiver records reviewed had the required 24 clock hours of required training
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations fire inspection has not been conducted since September of 2020 and is past due.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-08. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
A fire drill was not documented as being conducted since September of 2021 and should be done monthly.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Other Serious
A severe weather drill has not been documented as being conducted since 1/31/2020.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A lockdown drill has not been documented as being conducted at the operation
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Other Serious
The centers annual gas inspection has not been conducted within the 2 year timeframe as required. The last inspection was conducted 10/31/2019.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-08. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Staff background & training
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