Park South YMCA
2500 ROMINE AVE, Dallas, TX 75215 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ta'tiona Dugan
- Phone
- (469) 902-9076
- Regulated since
- May 21, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 983949 · number 1412287
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (3), Other (5) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 18 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (7), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was no food allergy emergency plan on file for a child with a known food allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not provide documentation of the corrections to the fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 10, 2025 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.
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Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver who has access to children does not have an active background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
The van used for transportation was not made avalible for CCR staff upon request.
HHSC 745.8411(b)(4) — Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-03.
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Other
There was not a qualifying caregiver in charge while the director was away.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(2) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-20.
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Staff background & training
Proof of transportation training for transporter and director was not provided.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
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Other
Proof of liability insurance was not provided.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-02. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
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Safety & premises
There is not 80 square feet of outdoor activity space for each child in the outdoor play area.
HHSC 746.4301(a) — Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
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Other
There is not a fenced outdoor activity space.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Proof of transportation training for transporter was not provided.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-20.
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Safety & premises
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted with required postings.
HHSC 746.405(a) — Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-15.
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Safety & premises
There is not 80 square feet of outdoor activity space for each child in the outdoor play area.
HHSC 746.4301(a) — Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-11-20.
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Other
There is not a fenced outdoor activity space.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-11-20.
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Other
There is not a carbon monoxide detector installed.
HHSC 746.5533 — 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-20.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Documentation of the annual health inspection was not provided.
HHSC 746.3403 — Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Safety & premises
Documentation of the annual fire inspection was not provided.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Other
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Jul 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregivers were present that has a pending background check status.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 23, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 15, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 23, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-25. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director did not ensure the minimum standards were in compliance. The operation received two inappropriate discipline citations from two separate investigations.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-08-04.
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Other Serious
Based on the information provided for the investigation, a belt was used for inappropriate discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgment when she used inappropriate discipline toward a child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Other Serious
A caregiver used inappropriate discipline toward a child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Other Serious
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Jul 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three rooms used for pre-k children did not have electric outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-12.
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Other
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Jul 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
8/8 staff files were missing all or part of their health and safety audit related trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Illness & medication
3/10 children needed updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-10. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
6 personnel files were reviewed, 1 staff member did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training and 2 staff member's CPR/First Aid Training was expired.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Staff background & training
Transportation training was reviewed for the center's driver and was not current at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
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Other
At the time of inspection the only available proof of liability insurance was expired on 11/1/21.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
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Staff background & training
6 personnel files were reviewed and 6/6 caregiver filies were lacking 20 hours of required training.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Records & paperwork
Out of 6 personnel records reviewed, 1 staff member was missing an affidavit, 3 staff files were missing signatures on employee paperpwork, and all 6 were missing date of hire information at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Safety & premises
The driver's license copy on file for the center's driver was found to be expired at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.901(9) — Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 18, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed having direct access to children in care with no background check on file.
HHSC 745.621(a)(1) — Initial background checks submitted - At the time you submit your application
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Other Serious
A caregiver with an ineligible status was observed in a Pre K class having direct access to children.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Staff background & training
6 personnel files were reviewed, 1 staff member did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training and 2 staff member's CPR/First Aid Training was expired.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Staff background & training
Transportation training was reviewed for the center's driver and was not current at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Other
At the time of inspection the only available proof of liability insurance was expired on 11/1/21.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Other
Four classrooms did not have written activity plans accessible at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the required postings posted in a prominent view at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Other
Out of 6 classrooms observed, all 6 classrooms written activity plans were not posted or accessible at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Other
Children in the Pre K 4 class were observed not to have adequate storage for personal belongings.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Staff background & training
6 personnel files were reviewed and 6/6 caregiver filies were lacking 20 hours of required training.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Records & paperwork
Out of 6 personnel records reviewed, 1 staff member was missing an affidavit, 3 staff files were missing signatures on employee paperpwork, and all 6 were missing date of hire information at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Safety & premises
The driver's license copy on file for the center's driver was found to be expired at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.901(9) — Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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