Forest Park Academy
2024 N WESTMORELAND RD, Desoto, TX 75115 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 98
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shirley Richmond
- Phone
- (972) 298-5437
- Regulated since
- Feb 2, 2006
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 286775 · number 856049
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 20, 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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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 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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Jul 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 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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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The wooden paremeter surrounding the outside play area has a potential tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, the pea gravel was found to be less than six inches.
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 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 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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Mar 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 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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Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 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 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher in one of the vans used by children needed to be service and was not mounted.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-29. Correction verified 2024-04-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation had 1 caregiver present caring for children without receiving cleared background check results.
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 2023-06-07. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined that a child was released to an individual without the operation verifying identification.
HHSC 746.4103(a) — Policies for Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-13. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 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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Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 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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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 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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Feb 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when sharing personal snacks containing a food allergy with the children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Food & allergies
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver gave a child food they are known to have an allergy to.
HHSC 746.3301(i) — Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies Serious
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Sep 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training for review.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One staff with direct access to children did not have current CPR/First aid.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
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Safety & premises
There is a metal fence that needs repair. Ant hills were noticed in the outdoor play area. There is also a hole that poses a hazard.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-03. Correction verified 2022-06-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child's file did not contain consent for authorization for medical attention.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was a window observed to have fell in the school age room.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · 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.