Desoto Children's Academy
901 N POLK ST, Desoto, TX 75115 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 188
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Raegan Francis
- Phone
- (972) 228-2847
- Regulated since
- Jan 30, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1314772 · number 1680190
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 10 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2026 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 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.
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Jul 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 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.
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Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was neglected when he was left inside a vehicle unattended for a period of time. Based on all information found in the DFPS investigation the operation is cited for Neglectful Supervision.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child was left unsupervised on the van.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2022-12-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers with access to the 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 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two vans used for transportation did not have an electronic alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was neglected when he was left inside a vehicle unattended for a period of time. Based on all information found in the DFPS investigation the operation is cited for Neglectful Supervision.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The operation failed to report a child was left on the van to HHSC Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The DFPS investigation reveal that the operation failed to immediately notify the parent of a child that was left on a vehicle unattended.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-12. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that the operation did not contact EMS after it was determined the child was left on the van all day.
HHSC 746.3605(b)(1) — Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-12. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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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.