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Forest Park Academy

2024 N WESTMORELAND RD, Desoto TX 75115-2266 · License #856049 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 98 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Mar 5, 2026
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Director
Shirley Richmond
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Address
2024 N WESTMORELAND RD, Desoto TX 75115-2266 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Tue06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Wed06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Thu06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Fri06:00 AM-07:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 98 children
3
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
3
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
6
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.5
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Mar 5, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 24, 2026 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The wooden paremeter surrounding the outside play area has a potential tripping hazard.

    Corrected by Mar 24, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    During the inspection, the pea gravel was found to be less than six inches.

    Corrected by Mar 24, 2026

Mar 10, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 5, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 9, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 22, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

    The fire extinguisher in one of the vans used by children needed to be service and was not mounted.

    Corrected by Mar 29, 2024

Jun 20, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 7, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    The operation had 1 caregiver present caring for children without receiving cleared background check results.

    Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

Apr 11, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 23, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 9, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 7, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1301(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

    Two caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training for review.

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

Apr 21, 2022 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • High

    746.605(12) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    One child's file did not contain consent for authorization for medical attention.

    Corrected by May 13, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    One staff with direct access to children did not have current CPR/First aid.

    Corrected by May 13, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    There is a metal fence that needs repair. Ant hills were noticed in the outdoor play area. There is also a hole that poses a hazard.

    Corrected by Jun 3, 2022

Feb 16, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    There was a window observed to have fell in the school age room.

    Corrected by Feb 18, 2022

Sep 23, 2021 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1301(6)(A) · Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

    The director did not have the required 30 hours of training hours.

    Corrected by Nov 5, 2021

  • High

    746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

    The fire extinguisher in the van had not recently been serviced and the needle was in the red.

    Corrected by Oct 1, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1301(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

    Two caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.

    Corrected by Nov 5, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.2419(6) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

    There were multiple drinking bottles that were not labeled in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.

    Corrected by Sep 23, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 24, 2026 inspection noted: “The wooden paremeter surrounding the outside play area has a potential tripping hazard.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 22, 2024 inspection noted: “The fire extinguisher in one of the vans used by children needed to be service and was not mounted.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error