Community Academy Day Care Center
1755 E ANN ARBOR AVE, Dallas, TX 75216 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Clarence Henderson
- Phone
- (214) 371-5433
- Regulated since
- Jan 31, 1988
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 113323 · number 305908
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 17 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (3), Other (6) |
| 2024 | 8 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4) |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Dec 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Permit holder not adhering to conditions requirements.
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 2025-08-21. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of inspection the corrections have not been made for the local Fire Marshall.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Other Serious
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Director's attendance does not meet standard requirements.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Other Serious
At the time of inspection, use of cell phone during naptime.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-27. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
Outside of exit doors are covered by locked black bar.
HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-27. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Illness & medication
Immunzation records are not available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Records & paperwork
At the time of inspection some personnel files are not available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Other Serious
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation is not adhearing to provisional conditions.
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 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Other Serious
Director's attendance does not meet standard requirements.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Other Serious
Director left unqualified caregiver in charge of center.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Staff background & training Serious
Allowing conditions to be violated on multiple occassions and for failing to submit background check roles appropriately.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Records & paperwork
Reducing use of the playground and not using licensed space.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Illness & medication
Immunzation records are not available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Records & paperwork
At the time of inspection some personnel files are not available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Exit door in main classroom is blocked by child gate.
HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 11, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Personnel and training records were not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation allowed a person to be present at the center having access to children in care after the operation was notified that the person was ineligible to be present. (Note: The employee left during the inspection).
HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Personnel and training records were not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A renewal background check was not submitted timely for an employee who has direct access to children in care.
HHSC 745.621(b)(1)(A) — AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-06. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-20. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
The wooden border around one of the play structures on the playground is in need of repair. The wood is damaged and showing signs of dry rot. The wood is crumbly and splitting in various areas. There were also noticeable areas of rust that could be seen on the metal components of the play equipment.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Other Serious
Loose fill surfacing material was not installed in the use zone areas of the play structures on the playground.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-20. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current gas leak test on file.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-20. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Staff background & training
Personnel and training records were not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was a caregiver present at the operation caring for children with an inactive background status during the inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation's premises.
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 2024-08-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver was observed alone in direct care of children with conditions. This standard was corrected during the inspection.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Director mus ensure that the operation is operating within the minimum standards during operating hours.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Operation has still not notified parents or posted the documentation in the facility. Follow-up 5/29/24 Operation is not notifying parents of less serious incidents at the operation.
HHSC 746.307(a) — Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
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Other Serious
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver was observed in direct care of children with conditions. This standard was corrected during the inspection.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-21.
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Other Serious
Caregiver did not know the actual ages of the children in care This standard was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Operation is not notifying parents of less serious incidents at the operation.
HHSC 746.307(a) — Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Other Serious
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Feb 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation it was determined that the operation allowed a caregiver to be present at the operation without a cleared 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 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Out of 4 files evaulated 4 did not have health statements on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-20. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not the current health inspection on file.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-07. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have the current fire inspection on file.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-07. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the current gas inspection on file.
HHSC 746.801(13) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-07. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have current liability insurance on file.
HHSC 746.801(6) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-07. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The daycare director is missing 20 clock hours of the required annual training for child care center director's.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Staff background & training
The director's personnel file was missing documentation for proof of CPR and First Aid training.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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