Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary
300 Dobbs Rd, Shady Shores, TX 76208
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · Monday–Friday
24 critical findings across 45 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 12, 2024.
33 inspections · 12 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Licensed capacity: 49 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
Snacks Provided
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07:00 AM-05:00 PM
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- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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24 critical findings across 45 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 12, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
6 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1201(1) (4 visits); 746.1003(1) (4 visits); 746.2805(4) (4 visits); 746.1003(3) (4 visits); 746.307(a) (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Dec 11, 2024.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
65 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate self-control when caring for infants, as a caregiver held a child and bounced the child aggressively.
State verification published Dec 11, 2024.
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.
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- 2026
- Jan 15, 2026 to Sep 11, 20261 inspection and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 11, 2026 inspection
- Jan 15, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 15, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 15, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 15, 2026 complaint investigation
- 2025
- Sep 15, 2025 to Sep 15, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 15, 2025 inspection
- Sep 15, 2025 inspection
- Sep 15, 2025 inspection
- Sep 15, 2025 inspection
- 2024
- Dec 11, 2024 to Dec 11, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 11, 2024 inspection
- Dec 11, 2024 inspection
- Dec 11, 2024 inspection
- Dec 11, 2024 inspection
- Oct 12, 2024Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate self-control when caring for infants, as a caregiver held a child and bounced the child aggressively.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that concerns brought to the director's attention by employees of the operation were not addressed.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver forced a pacifier into an infant's mouth.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was not assigned to a classroom that matched their skills abilities and training despite being aware of the caregiver being overwhelmed and frustrated.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parents of the allegations regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(a).
- Oct 12, 2024Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate self-control when caring for infants, as a caregiver held a child and bounced the child aggressively.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was not assigned to a classroom that matched their skills abilities and training despite being aware of the caregiver being overwhelmed and frustrated.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that concerns brought to the director's attention by employees of the operation were not addressed.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver forced a pacifier into an infant's mouth.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parents of the allegations regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(a).
- Oct 12, 2024Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that concerns brought to the director's attention by employees of the operation were not addressed.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate self-control when caring for infants, as a caregiver held a child and bounced the child aggressively.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver forced a pacifier into an infant's mouth.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was not assigned to a classroom that matched their skills abilities and training despite being aware of the caregiver being overwhelmed and frustrated.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parents of the allegations regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(a).
- Oct 12, 2024Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver forced a pacifier into an infant's mouth.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parents of the allegations regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate self-control when caring for infants, as a caregiver held a child and bounced the child aggressively.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was not assigned to a classroom that matched their skills abilities and training despite being aware of the caregiver being overwhelmed and frustrated.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that concerns brought to the director's attention by employees of the operation were not addressed.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- Feb 2, 2024 to Sep 18, 202416 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 18, 2024 inspection
- Sep 18, 2024 inspection
- Sep 18, 2024 inspection
- Sep 18, 2024 inspection
- Aug 5, 2024 inspection
- Aug 5, 2024 inspection
- Aug 5, 2024 inspection
- Aug 5, 2024 inspection
- Feb 26, 2024 inspection
- Feb 26, 2024 inspection
- Feb 26, 2024 inspection
- Feb 26, 2024 inspection
- Feb 5, 2024 inspection
- Feb 5, 2024 inspection
- Feb 5, 2024 inspection
- Feb 5, 2024 inspection
- Feb 2, 2024 self-reported incident
- Feb 2, 2024 self-reported incident
- Feb 2, 2024 self-reported incident
- Feb 2, 2024 self-reported incident
- 2023
- Oct 20, 2023 to Oct 20, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 20, 2023 inspection
- Oct 20, 2023 inspection
- Oct 20, 2023 inspection
- Oct 20, 2023 inspection
- Sep 15, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with a inactivated background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home and the background check was reran while at the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Sep 15, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with a inactivated background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home and the background check was reran while at the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Sep 15, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with a inactivated background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home and the background check was reran while at the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Sep 15, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with a inactivated background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home and the background check was reran while at the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
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- Sep 12, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
A child remained in care for almost a full day, after an incident occurred that required medical attention. The parent was not notified of the child being injured.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
- Sep 12, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
A child remained in care for almost a full day, after an incident occurred that required medical attention. The parent was not notified of the child being injured.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
- Sep 12, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
A child remained in care for almost a full day, after an incident occurred that required medical attention. The parent was not notified of the child being injured.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
- Sep 12, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
A child remained in care for almost a full day, after an incident occurred that required medical attention. The parent was not notified of the child being injured.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
- Jan 26, 2023 to Jan 26, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 26, 2023 inspection
- Jan 26, 2023 inspection
- Jan 26, 2023 inspection
- Jan 26, 2023 inspection
- 2022
- Dec 16, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on evidence obtained, four caregivers were on the playground supervising groups of children when an incident occurred, and all four caregivers were unaware of what happened, that resulted in a child requiring medical attention.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Dec 16, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on evidence obtained, four caregivers were on the playground supervising groups of children when an incident occurred, and all four caregivers were unaware of what happened, that resulted in a child requiring medical attention.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Dec 16, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on evidence obtained, four caregivers were on the playground supervising groups of children when an incident occurred, and all four caregivers were unaware of what happened, that resulted in a child requiring medical attention.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Dec 16, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on evidence obtained, four caregivers were on the playground supervising groups of children when an incident occurred, and all four caregivers were unaware of what happened, that resulted in a child requiring medical attention.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Nov 1, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with a pending background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Nov 1, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with a pending background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Nov 1, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with a pending background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Nov 1, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with a pending background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- 2021
- Nov 18, 2021 to Nov 18, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 18, 2021 inspection
- Nov 18, 2021 inspection
- Nov 18, 2021 inspection
- Nov 18, 2021 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Dec 23, 2006
- Capacity
- 49 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Denton
- Website
- www.ldisd.net
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Same 36-month summary window. Different operating histories and coverage limit comparisons.
| Daycare | Ages | Licensed capacity | Hours | Findings, 36 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary this page | Infant–Pre-K | 49 | 7a–5p | 24 crit |
| Alphabest @ Shady Shores ? Lake Dallas | Pre-K–School | 75 | 3p–6:30p | 4 crit·4 ser |
| Bezos Academy Denton | Pre-K–School | 120 | 8a–5p | No findings |
| The Goddard School | Infant–School | 214 | 7a–6p | 4 crit·4 ser |
| The Kids Zone Learning Center | Infant–School | 155 | 5:30a–6p | 76 crit·72 ser·4 min |
- Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementarythis pageInfant–Pre-K · 49 licensed capacity24 crit
- Pre-K–School · 75 licensed capacity4 crit·4 ser
- Pre-K–School · 120 licensed capacityNo findings
- Infant–School · 214 licensed capacity4 crit·4 ser
- Infant–School · 155 licensed capacity76 crit·72 ser·4 min
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300 Dobbs Rd, Shady Shores, TX 76208
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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