Lake Dallas Isd Child Care Shady Shores Elementary
300 DOBBS RD, Shady Shores, TX 76208 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Krystal Patterson
- Phone
- (940) 497-4039
- Regulated since
- Dec 23, 2006
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 297484 · number 861699
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A student with a diagnosed food allergy 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 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A student with a diagnosed food allergy 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 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 15, 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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Sep 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 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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Oct 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that concerns brought to the director's attention by employees of the operation were not addressed.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was not assigned to a classroom that matched their skills abilities and training despite being aware of the caregiver being overwhelmed and frustrated.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Other Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate self-control when caring for infants, as a caregiver held a child and bounced the child aggressively.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Other Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver forced a pacifier into an infant's mouth.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parents of the allegations regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
HHSC 746.307(a) — Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that concerns brought to the director's attention by employees of the operation were not addressed.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was not assigned to a classroom that matched their skills abilities and training despite being aware of the caregiver being overwhelmed and frustrated.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Other Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate self-control when caring for infants, as a caregiver held a child and bounced the child aggressively.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Other Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver forced a pacifier into an infant's mouth.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parents of the allegations regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
HHSC 746.307(a) — Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Aug 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 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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Feb 26, 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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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 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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Feb 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 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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Oct 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with a inactivated background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home and the background check was reran while at the inspection.
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 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with a inactivated background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home and the background check was reran while at the inspection.
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 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
A child remained in care for almost a full day, after an incident occurred that required medical attention. The parent was not notified of the child being injured.
HHSC 746.307(b)(1) — AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
A child remained in care for almost a full day, after an incident occurred that required medical attention. The parent was not notified of the child being injured.
HHSC 746.307(b)(1) — AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Other
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Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 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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Dec 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on evidence obtained, four caregivers were on the playground supervising groups of children when an incident occurred, and all four caregivers were unaware of what happened, that resulted in a child requiring medical attention.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on evidence obtained, four caregivers were on the playground supervising groups of children when an incident occurred, and all four caregivers were unaware of what happened, that resulted in a child requiring medical attention.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with a pending background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home.
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 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with a pending background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home.
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 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 18, 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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Nov 18, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.