Moody Family Childcare & Youth Services Center
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75206 · Texas operation #1695471
Record summary
5 high-risk · 7 total
5 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 11 inspections and 5 investigations); last inspection Sep 1, 2026.
0 of 7 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
- 1651 Matilda St, Dallas, TX 75206
- Phone
- (469) 828-1801
- Website
- moodychildcarecenter.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 156 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 26, 2020
- Director
- Feleasha Nelson
- Programs
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School
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 1, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 4, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 2, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 29, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Oct 31, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 15, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 6, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 3, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 1, 2025: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
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: It was determined that a child was left sleeping in class during a fire drill.
Corrected Oct 23, 2025, verified by the state Oct 31, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.
State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"
Inspector's note: Children and staff did not exit the building in three minutes during the fire drill in September of 2025.
Corrected Oct 27, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 15, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.
State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"
Inspector's note: The three vehicles used to transport children did not contain fire extinguishers.
Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified by the state Sep 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 1, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 27, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.
State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"
Inspector's note: An operational rule being implemented was not in the parent handbook.
Corrected Aug 11, 2025, verified by the state Aug 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 26, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 3, 2025: Investigation of a report
3 citations.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Corrected Mar 12, 2025, verified by the state Mar 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"
Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Corrected Mar 12, 2025, verified by the state Mar 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.
State rule 746.2803(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance"
Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Corrected Mar 12, 2025, verified by the state Mar 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 19, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 18, 2024: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 10 visits and 2 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: Moody Family Childcare & Youth Services Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1695471.
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