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Cornerstone Lc

4 critical, 4 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 8, 2026.

5929 Northwest Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 270-2660

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMesquite licensed centers, n=38

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 12 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: May 8, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 2

50% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 4

76% of centers have at least one

QualityAccreditedLicensed since 2006. Full Permit

Practical6a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 115 places

Texas HHSC operation #861971 · 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
Accreditedyes
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
May 12, 2026 to May 12, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 12, 2026 inspection
- May 12, 2026 inspection
- May 12, 2026 inspection
- May 12, 2026 inspection
May 8, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  This standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did use prohibited punishment with a child in care.
  Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
May 8, 2026Self-reported incident
No findings
May 8, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  This standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did use prohibited punishment with a child in care.
  Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
May 8, 2026Self-reported incident
No findings
May 8, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  This standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did use prohibited punishment with a child in care.
  Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
May 8, 2026Self-reported incident
No findings
May 8, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  This standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did use prohibited punishment with a child in care.
  Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
May 8, 2026Self-reported incident
No findings
2025
Apr 1, 2025 to Jul 17, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 17, 2025 inspection
- Jul 17, 2025 inspection
- Jul 17, 2025 inspection
- Jul 17, 2025 inspection
- Apr 1, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 1, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 1, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 1, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Aug 14, 2024 to Aug 14, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 14, 2024 inspection
- Aug 14, 2024 inspection
- Aug 14, 2024 inspection
- Aug 14, 2024 inspection
2023
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Caregivers Red Bull Energy Drink was accessible to children in care.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Caregivers Red Bull Energy Drink was accessible to children in care.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Caregivers Red Bull Energy Drink was accessible to children in care.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Caregivers Red Bull Energy Drink was accessible to children in care.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

Show 40 older visits, not counted above

Aug 31, 2023 to Aug 31, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 31, 2023 inspection
- Aug 31, 2023 inspection
- Aug 31, 2023 inspection
- Aug 31, 2023 inspection
Aug 30, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Medication authorization was not given by the parent. There was insufficient evidence to prove the medication caused an allergic reaction.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2023, verified Oct 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(a)(1).
Aug 30, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Medication authorization was not given by the parent. There was insufficient evidence to prove the medication caused an allergic reaction.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2023, verified Oct 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(a)(1).
Aug 30, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Medication authorization was not given by the parent. There was insufficient evidence to prove the medication caused an allergic reaction.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2023, verified Oct 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(a)(1).
Aug 30, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Medication authorization was not given by the parent. There was insufficient evidence to prove the medication caused an allergic reaction.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2023, verified Oct 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(a)(1).
May 26, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The required Gas Inspection expired 12/18/22.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2023, verified May 31, 2023. Standard 746.5401.
May 26, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The required Gas Inspection expired 12/18/22.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2023, verified May 31, 2023. Standard 746.5401.
May 26, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The required Gas Inspection expired 12/18/22.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2023, verified May 31, 2023. Standard 746.5401.
May 26, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The required Gas Inspection expired 12/18/22.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2023, verified May 31, 2023. Standard 746.5401.
May 24, 2023 to May 24, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 24, 2023 complaint investigation
- May 24, 2023 complaint investigation
- May 24, 2023 complaint investigation
- May 24, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Nov 30, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The Annual Fire Inspection expired 07/07/22.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 13, 2022. Standard 746.5101(b).
Nov 30, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The Annual Fire Inspection expired 07/07/22.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 13, 2022. Standard 746.5101(b).
Nov 30, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The Annual Fire Inspection expired 07/07/22.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 13, 2022. Standard 746.5101(b).
Nov 30, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The Annual Fire Inspection expired 07/07/22.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 13, 2022. Standard 746.5101(b).
Feb 7, 2022 to Mar 3, 202212 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 3, 2022 inspection
- Mar 3, 2022 inspection
- Mar 3, 2022 inspection
- Mar 3, 2022 inspection
- Feb 18, 2022 inspection
- Feb 18, 2022 inspection
- Feb 18, 2022 inspection
- Feb 18, 2022 inspection
- Feb 7, 2022 inspection
- Feb 7, 2022 inspection
- Feb 7, 2022 inspection
- Feb 7, 2022 inspection
Feb 2, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2022, verified Feb 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
Feb 2, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2022, verified Feb 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
Feb 2, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2022, verified Feb 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
Feb 2, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2022, verified Feb 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
2021
Dec 17, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The Fire Extinguisher in the van used to transport children requires servicing or replacement.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
  Toddler Playground with access to busy street did not have lock on gate.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Standard 746.4309.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One Infant Caregiver SIDS Training was expired during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2021. Standard 746.1309(d).
Dec 17, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The Fire Extinguisher in the van used to transport children requires servicing or replacement.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
  Toddler Playground with access to busy street did not have lock on gate.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Standard 746.4309.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One Infant Caregiver SIDS Training was expired during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2021. Standard 746.1309(d).
Dec 17, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The Fire Extinguisher in the van used to transport children requires servicing or replacement.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One Infant Caregiver SIDS Training was expired during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2021. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
  Toddler Playground with access to busy street did not have lock on gate.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Standard 746.4309.
Dec 17, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The Fire Extinguisher in the van used to transport children requires servicing or replacement.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One Infant Caregiver SIDS Training was expired during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2021. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
  Toddler Playground with access to busy street did not have lock on gate.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Standard 746.4309.

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