Carousel Academy
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75216 · Texas operation #1519441
Record summary
1 high-risk · 8 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (8 citations in all, from 5 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Sep 2, 2026.
0 of 8 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 4500 S Lancaster Rd # 75, Dallas, TX 75216
- Phone
- (214) 375-7530
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 14, 2014
- Director
- Jeanette Berry
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Sep 2, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 25, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 21, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed leaving the Pre-K classroom unattended.
Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified by the state Sep 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 12, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 15, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 2, 2025: Inspection
7 citations.
Medium-high risk Caregivers of children under 24 months must complete the extra annual training topics for that age group.
State rule 746.1309(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required"
Inspector's note: Certificate documentation is not avaiable for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Oct 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the certifidate on file is not from a minimum standard accepted traiing vendor.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Oct 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.
State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the certifidate on file is not from a minimum standard accepted traiing vendor.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Oct 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.
State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"
Inspector's note: Playground loose fill is not maintained according to minimum stadards.
Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified by the state Sep 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The director must complete 30 hours of annual training.
State rule 746.1311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required"
Inspector's note: Certificate documentation is not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Oct 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Employees' attendance records must be kept and made available.
State rule 746.801(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance"
Inspector's note: Director's attendance records are not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified by the state Sep 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records"
Inspector's note: Required documentation is not availble for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Oct 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Carousel Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1519441.
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