Powerhouse Oak Cliff

4400 S R L THORNTON FWY, Dallas, TX 75224 · Dallas County

20cited violations

6serious

22inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 119
Ages: School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Phone: (469) 505-7688
Regulated since: Feb 28, 2023
HHSC IDs: Operation 1413320 · number 1747506
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 2
Discipline & child guidance 2
Staff background & training 4
Other 12

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	0	Staff background & training (4)
2024	4	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2)
2022	12	4	Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (10)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Caregiver didn't have any orientation training.
  
  HHSC 744.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
- Staff background & training
  Program director didn't have any annual traning.
  
  HHSC 744.1311(a) — Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Caregiver didn't have any orientation training.
  
  HHSC 744.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
- Staff background & training
  Program director didn't have any annual traning.
  
  HHSC 744.1311(a) — Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver was found to not provide supervision that ensured each child's safety.
  
  HHSC 744.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
- Other
  This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Children have been exceeding an hour of screen time.
  
  HHSC 744.2007(b)(3) — Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver was found to not provide supervision that ensured each child's safety.
  
  HHSC 744.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
- Other
  This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Children have been exceeding an hour of screen time.
  
  HHSC 744.2007(b)(3) — Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed telling children she forgot their names and was asking the children for a reminder.
  
  HHSC 744.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
- Other
  At the time of the inspection, children were not responding to the directions given by the caregivers. Children were also yelling and hitting each other.
  
  HHSC 744.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
- Other
  At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed using the "Quiet Game" as an activity. The game lasted for a total of 4 minutes.
  
  HHSC 744.1203(9) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Foster Cooperative Atmosphere
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
- Other
  At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed to be using statements such as, "You're working my nerves," and "You're being aggravating" to redirect children.
  
  HHSC 744.2103(b)(3) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed telling a child, "If you touch somebody else, I'm going to touch you."
  
  HHSC 744.2105(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
- Other Serious
  At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed yelling at children.
  
  HHSC 744.2105(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed telling children she forgot their names and was asking the children for a reminder.
  
  HHSC 744.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
- Other
  At the time of the inspection, children were not responding to the directions given by the caregivers. Children were also yelling and hitting each other.
  
  HHSC 744.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
- Other
  At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed using the "Quiet Game" as an activity. The game lasted for a total of 4 minutes.
  
  HHSC 744.1203(9) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Foster Cooperative Atmosphere
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
- Other
  At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed to be using statements such as, "You're working my nerves," and "You're being aggravating" to redirect children.
  
  HHSC 744.2103(b)(3) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed telling a child, "If you touch somebody else, I'm going to touch you."
  
  HHSC 744.2105(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
- Other Serious
  At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed yelling at children.
  
  HHSC 744.2105(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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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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 Powerhouse Oak Cliff, 4400 S R L THORNTON FWY, Dallas, TX 75224-5110 (operation ID 1413320, operation number 1747506), 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]
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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.