Inspire
School-age program in Dallas, TX 75230 ยท Texas operation #1697170
Record summary
9 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 4 inspections); last inspection Feb 3, 2026.
0 of 9 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
- 6423 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75230
- Phone
- (214) 938-1722
- Ages served
- Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- School-age program (licensed center)
- Permit
- Full Permit since Oct 30, 2020
- Programs
- School Age Care, After School Care, Snacks Provided
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
Feb 3, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 21, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.
State rule 744.801(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"
Inspector's note: The site director and caregiver did not have personnel or training records available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified by the state Feb 3, 2026.
Apr 1, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
State rule 744.3255(d) (rules for school-age programs): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"
Inspector's note: The outdoor area didn't have enough loose fill material exposing the ground and cloth undersurface. The operation had requested for an extension as they are waiting for approval from the school district.
Corrected Apr 18, 2025, verified by the state May 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 19, 2025: Inspection
7 citations.
Medium-high risk Child/ Caregiver Ratio
State rule 744.1601 (rules for school-age programs): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio"
Inspector's note: The amount of children one caregiver is allowed to supervise at one time exceed the childcare ratio of 26. There were 28 children in the room.
Corrected Mar 20, 2025, verified by the state Apr 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
State rule 744.2401(b) (rules for school-age programs): "Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns"
Inspector's note: The children at the operation were given fritos as an afternoon snack.
Corrected Mar 20, 2025, verified by the state Apr 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
State rule 744.2517(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities"
Inspector's note: Children and caregivers were observed coming in from outside without washing their hands.
Corrected Mar 20, 2025, verified by the state Apr 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
State rule 744.3255(d) (rules for school-age programs): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"
Inspector's note: The outdoor area didn't have enough loose fill material exposing the ground and cloth undersurface.
Corrected Apr 2, 2025, verified by the state Apr 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Annual training must cover the required health and safety topics.
State rule 744.1309(d) (rules for school-age programs): "Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety"
Inspector's note: The site director didn't have the required traings avilable for review.
Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Apr 1, 2025.
Medium risk Planned Activities for Children in Care
State rule 744.2001 (rules for school-age programs): "Planned Activities for Children in Care"
Inspector's note: During the annual inspection, children were observed behaving disruptive in the gym, engaging in running, throwing toys, and persistent screaming.
Corrected Mar 20, 2025, verified by the state Apr 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
State rule 744.2007(b)(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities"
Inspector's note: Some children in the operation were watching a movie on TV not related to the children's activity or for educational purposes.
Corrected Mar 20, 2025, verified by the state Apr 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit 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: Inspire on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1697170.
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