Registered homeLicensed

Melba Wright

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 8 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 22, 2025.

9724 White Ash Rd, Dallas, TX 75249 · (318) 570-0497

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsDallas licensed centers, n=341

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 8 inspections and 0 investigations (8 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 22, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

54% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

79% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2025Registered

Practical7:30a–8:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 8

Texas HHSC operation #1819180 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careListed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2025
Sep 9, 2025 to Sep 9, 20254 inspections
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- Sep 9, 2025 inspection
- Sep 9, 2025 inspection
- Sep 9, 2025 inspection
- Sep 9, 2025 inspection
Aug 22, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  The operation did not have an emergency prepardness plan on file for review during the time of inspection.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
  The operations outdoor play area has poison ivy growing on the gate and is accessible to children.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The air conditioning unit in the outdoor play area does not have a safeguard around it making it accessible to children.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(3).
Aug 22, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  The operation did not have an emergency prepardness plan on file for review during the time of inspection.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The air conditioning unit in the outdoor play area does not have a safeguard around it making it accessible to children.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
  The operations outdoor play area has poison ivy growing on the gate and is accessible to children.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(6).
Aug 22, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  The operation did not have an emergency prepardness plan on file for review during the time of inspection.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The air conditioning unit in the outdoor play area does not have a safeguard around it making it accessible to children.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
  The operations outdoor play area has poison ivy growing on the gate and is accessible to children.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(6).
Aug 22, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  The operation did not have an emergency prepardness plan on file for review during the time of inspection.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
  The operations outdoor play area has poison ivy growing on the gate and is accessible to children.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The air conditioning unit in the outdoor play area does not have a safeguard around it making it accessible to children.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(3).

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