Dealey Child Care Center

8190 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas, TX 75231 · Dallas County

10cited violations

3serious

16inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 250
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:15 AM-07:30 PM
Director / administrator: June Castaneda
Phone: (214) 345-7353
Regulated since: Jan 10, 2012
HHSC IDs: Operation 969373 · number 1399988
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Supervision & ratios 5
Staff background & training 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Other (1)
2025	3	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1)
2023	1	1	Staff background & training (1)
2022	2	0	Supervision & ratios (2)
2021	2	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 23, 2026 Inspection

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Three infants infant care instructions were not up to date, with the last updates occuring in May of 2026.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Two cleaning spray bottles were left in reach of a child in room Two's 12. The operation came into compliance when the caregiver moved the spray bottles to an area out of reach of the children.
  
  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 2026-04-27.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One of the 10 personnel files evaluated does not have hands on practice with a manikin for their CPR class.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a posted notice for accessing recalled children's products.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(c) — Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation is missing the following subsections in their operational policies: 746.501(1), (12), (18)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f), (g), (19), (23), and (26)(b), (c), (d), (e).
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-21.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Staff background & training Serious
  This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was present with children without a background check ran.
  
  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 2023-05-24. Correction verified 2023-05-24.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a the required documentation for a class pet that required a health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.3903(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-02.
- Supervision & ratios
  Review of the operation first aid kit did not have antiseptic solution or wipes, and cotton balls. This was corrected during inspection the items were placed in first aid kit.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-27.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 23, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Three infant feeding instruction were not updated. Feeding instruction were last reviewed by parents in September 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 29, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  This standard was evaluated during the course of an investigation, and it was found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised in the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
HHSC inspection history

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Dealey Child Care Center, 8190 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas, TX 75231-4316 (operation ID 969373, operation number 1399988), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.