Meadow Oaks Academy
15720 HILLCREST RD, Dallas, TX 75248 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 221
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Susan Dendinger
- Phone
- (469) 792-6031
- Regulated since
- May 3, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1460830 · number 1786033
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 11 | 5 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (3), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 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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Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The director or person in charge was not available. A designated individual was not assigned in the absence of the person in charge. The director arrived during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-16.
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Safety & premises
A non-walking infant was sleeping on a mat. The Director provided compliant play yards. The infant was placed on their back in the play yard, during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-16.
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Other
One classroom had uncovered outlets in reach of the children in the group. During the inspection, the director covered the outlets in the classroom.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 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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May 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation has a staff member who is present at the operation without a 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 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A classroom was left unattended without a caregiver present.
HHSC 746.1205(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 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios
Several classrooms in the operation had classrooms that didn't have adequate lighting during naptime not allowing for proper supervision.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Other
Several classrooms have uncovered outlets leaving them exposed to children.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation has a staff member who is present at the operation without a 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 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Other
The director or person in charge was not available during the inspection. A designated individual was not assigned in the absence of the person in charge.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A classroom was left unattended without a caregiver present.
HHSC 746.1205(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 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios
Several classrooms in the operation had classrooms that didn't have adequate lighting during naptime not allowing for proper supervision.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Other
Several classrooms have uncovered outlets leaving them exposed to children.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Illness & medication Serious
There are children enrolled without immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Staff background & training
The operation has several caregivers without documentation to show education qualifications.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Expired medication is maintained for a child with diagnosed food allergies.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
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Safety & premises
One child with diagnosed food allergies does not have a parent signature for the food allergy emergency plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
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Other
Drill start times are documented, however the length of each drill is not.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Expired medication is maintained for a child with diagnosed food allergies.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
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Safety & premises
One child with diagnosed food allergies does not have a parent signature for the food allergy emergency plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
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Other
Drill start times are documented, however the length of each drill is not.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Oct 21, 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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Oct 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 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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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
There were two files missing authorization to obtain emergency medical care.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-19.
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Safety & premises
One file was found to be missing an emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-19.
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Records & paperwork
Personnel files were missing Affidavits.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One file was found to be missing an emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-19.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 6, 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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Mar 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 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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Feb 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 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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Feb 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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Feb 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 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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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 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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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 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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Sep 25, 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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Sep 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 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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Aug 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that the operation was subject to regulation. There were eighteen children under the age of three years old in care during the inspection. The director stated that this age group of children attends three or more days a week.
HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-24. Correction verified 2023-08-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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