The Alphabet Academy
Desoto, TX 75115 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Forest Park Academy
- licensed capacity
- 98
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Forest Park Academy
Forest Park Academy is a licensed child care center in Desoto, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 2, 2006, for up to 98 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 98 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: As young as one week and up to 13 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care and pre-k |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian-based (First Step Learning Center)) |
| Curriculum | CLI Engage and Frog Street |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (ProCare) |
| Licensed capacity | 98 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Forest Park Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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 Forest Park Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 98 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #856049
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Transportation 1
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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- Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The wooden paremeter surrounding the outside play area has a potential tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026
- Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
- Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
Jun 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2023
Jun 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children
“It was determined that a child was released to an individual without the operation verifying identification.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2023
- Apr 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when sharing personal snacks containing a food allergy with the children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver gave a child food they are known to have an allergy to.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023
Sep 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
Apr 21, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One child's file did not contain consent for authorization for medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2022
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.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022
Feb 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was a window observed to have fell in the school age room.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Forest Park Academy
Is Forest Park Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 2, 2006.
When was Forest Park Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Forest Park Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. 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 Forest Park Academy care for?
98, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Forest Park Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Forest Park Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Forest Park Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 298-5437 to ask.
What is Forest Park Academy's phone number?
(972) 298-5437.
Where is Forest Park Academy?
2024 N Westmoreland Rd, Desoto, TX 75115. The nearest other daycare we list is Kosmic Kids School Age Center, 1.1 miles away.