Appleseed Academy

4346 N GALLOWAY AVE, Mesquite, TX 75150 · Dallas County

11cited violations

0serious

18inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 107
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Barbara Kilpatrick
Phone: (972) 681-3900
Regulated since: Aug 17, 2017
HHSC IDs: Operation 1287468 · number 1660718
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 3
Records & paperwork 1
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2026	2	Safety & premises (1), Other (1)
2023	6	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (1)
2022	3	Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  CCR observed two classrooms with no outlets covered and the assistant director corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-16.
- Safety & premises
  CCR observed the outdoor playground surfacing area has issues that can cause tripping hazards with uneven ground levels and is a risk to children during outside play.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-01-29.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Aug 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The Annual Fire Inspection expired 04/26/23.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report timely upon learning the child's injury was more serious and required medical treatment.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-24.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two staff members did not have the required CPR/1st Aid Training.
  
  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 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
- Staff background & training
  One staff member who transports did not have the required transport training.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
- Safety & premises
  Hazards found on the playground (broken gate, unsecure play car equipment).
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
- Other
  Gas Inspection expired 09/01/22.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-10.
HHSC inspection history
May 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three driver's transport tranings were expired.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-03. Correction verified 2022-06-03.
- Safety & premises
  One child did not have the required Food Allegy Plan for a peanut allergy.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
- Records & paperwork
  Three children did not have the required Health Statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-06-03.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 28, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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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 Appleseed Academy, 4346 N GALLOWAY AVE, Mesquite, TX 75150-4273 (operation ID 1287468, operation number 1660718), 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]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

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.