Desoto Children's Academy
4 minor findings and nothing serious across 56 visits in the last 36 months.
901 N Polk St, Desoto, TX 75115 · (972) 228-2847
At a glance
Texas HHSC operation #1680190 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026
Programs and services
From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.
- Meals providedyes
- Snacks providedyes
- Before-school careyes
- After-school careyes
- Transportation to/from schoolyes
- Drop-in carenot listed
- Part-time careyes
- Field tripsyes
- Skill classesnot listed
- Weekend carenot listed
- Night carenot listed
- Accreditednot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesyes
Inspection record
Every visit Texas has published, 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.
- 2026
- Feb 4, 2026 to Jun 18, 20264 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Feb 4, 2026 assessment
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- Jan 16, 2026Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 16, 2026Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 16, 2026Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 16, 2026Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- 2025
- Jul 18, 2025 to Dec 2, 20258 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Jul 18, 2025 complaint investigation
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- 2024
- Jan 23, 2024 to Dec 19, 202416 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2023
- Sep 15, 2023 to Dec 21, 202316 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Feb 15, 2023 to Aug 18, 202332 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- May 11, 2023 complaint investigation
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- 2022
- Dec 15, 2022 to Dec 15, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Dec 5, 2022Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child was left unsupervised on the van.
Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Dec 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- Dec 5, 2022Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Dec 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child was left unsupervised on the van.
Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- Dec 5, 2022Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Dec 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child was left unsupervised on the van.
Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Dec 5, 2022Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child was left unsupervised on the van.
Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Dec 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- Oct 27, 2022 to Nov 22, 20228 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Oct 12, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Two vans used for transportation did not have an electronic alarm installed.
Corrected Nov 11, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two caregivers with access to the children did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Corrected Nov 11, 2022, verified Nov 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- Oct 12, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Two vans used for transportation did not have an electronic alarm installed.
Corrected Nov 11, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two caregivers with access to the children did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Corrected Nov 11, 2022, verified Nov 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- Oct 12, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Two vans used for transportation did not have an electronic alarm installed.
Corrected Nov 11, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two caregivers with access to the children did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Corrected Nov 11, 2022, verified Nov 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- Oct 12, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Two vans used for transportation did not have an electronic alarm installed.
Corrected Nov 11, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two caregivers with access to the children did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Corrected Nov 11, 2022, verified Nov 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- Oct 8, 2022Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
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.
Corrected Nov 14, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3605(b)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
Corrected Nov 14, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
Corrected Nov 14, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The DFPS investigation reveal that the operation failed to immediately notify the parent of a child that was left on a vehicle unattended.
Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Oct 8, 2022Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
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.
Corrected Nov 14, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3605(b)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
Corrected Nov 14, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
Corrected Nov 14, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The DFPS investigation reveal that the operation failed to immediately notify the parent of a child that was left on a vehicle unattended.
Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Oct 8, 2022Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
Corrected Nov 14, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
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.
Corrected Nov 14, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3605(b)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
Corrected Nov 14, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The DFPS investigation reveal that the operation failed to immediately notify the parent of a child that was left on a vehicle unattended.
Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Oct 8, 2022Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
Corrected Nov 14, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
Corrected Nov 14, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
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.
Corrected Nov 14, 2022, verified Nov 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3605(b)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child in care was left unattended on a vehicle.
Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The DFPS investigation reveal that the operation failed to immediately notify the parent of a child that was left on a vehicle unattended.
Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Feb 18, 2022 to Feb 18, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 18, 2022 inspection
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- Feb 18, 2022 inspection
- 2021
- Nov 22, 2021Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Dec 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Nov 22, 2021Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Dec 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Nov 22, 2021Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Dec 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Nov 22, 2021Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Dec 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
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