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DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 400
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $175
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center
DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Desoto, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 3, 2009, for up to 400 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 400 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 years of age through 6th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1972 |
| Licensed capacity | 400 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $175 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 400 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #898701
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 7 visits
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation did not have documentation of monthly fire drills.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023
- Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was observed caring for children without a cleared background check. The caregiver was observed leaving the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
Show 3 earlier visits
Sep 6, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a caregiver was heard yelling at children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2022
- Feb 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The director and 4 staff that have direct access to children did not have current CPR/First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Four staff did not have the 24 hours of required annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center
Is DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 3, 2009.
When was DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center care for?
400, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 223-6450 to ask.
What is DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center's phone number?
(972) 223-6450.
Where is DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center?
301 E Belt Line Rd, Desoto, TX 75115. The nearest other daycare we list is Discovery House, under 0.1 miles away.