Forest Park Academy
Licensed child-care center in Desoto, TX 75115 ยท Texas operation #856049
Record summary
2 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Jul 20, 2026.
0 of 2 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
- 2024 N Westmoreland Rd, Desoto, TX 75115
- Phone
- (972) 298-5437
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 98 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 2, 2006
- Director
- Shirley Richmond
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
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
Jul 20, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 16, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Mar 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 24, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: The wooden paremeter surrounding the outside play area has a potential tripping hazard.
Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified by the state Mar 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.
State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"
Inspector's note: During the inspection, the pea gravel was found to be less than six inches.
Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified by the state Mar 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 10, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 4 visits and 1 citation. 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: Forest Park Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #856049.
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