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Kessler Park Day School
- licensed capacity
- 102
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2007
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About Kessler Park Day School
Kessler Park Day School is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 3, 2007, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-based
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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2
3
4
5
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 102 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 3 months - 5 years old (includes Pre-K3 and Pre-K4) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Enrichment | Music Mondays, Fitness Stars |
| Daily life | Parents pack food. Extended care: Before and After Care: Drop off 7:00a-8:30a, Pickup 4:00p-5:30p |
| Transportation | Transportation (field trips to activities in the DFW Metroplex) |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kessler Park Day School 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 Kessler Park Day School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2007
- License number
- #868115
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
“A child was observed swaddled for sleep while in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2025Complaint investigation7 rules cited
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
“This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver did not notify a child's parent when the child sustained an injury requiring medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.3605(b)(2) - Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - First Aid and CPR
“This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver did not provide first aid to a child who sustained an injury that required medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that the director was not properly supervising her staff.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver was on their cellular device for extended periods of time throughout the day while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver was not properly supervising children in her class.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. A caregiver neglected seek medical attention for a child that sustained an injury that required medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver did not show good judgement when picking a child up by their biceps to put the child in a highchair.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“The standard was evaluated as related to a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care received bruises as a result of forceful grabbing. Based on all information found in the DFPS investigation the operation is cited for corporal punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024
Show 3 earlier visits
Aug 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The annual fire inspection has not been conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023
Sep 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present at the operation without a cleared background check. The background check status for the caregiver was pending. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2022
- Oct 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kessler Park Day School
Is Kessler Park Day School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 3, 2007.
When was Kessler Park Day School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kessler Park Day School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Kessler Park Day School care for?
102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Kessler Park Day School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kessler Park Day School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kessler Park Day School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 942-0098 to ask.
What is Kessler Park Day School's phone number?
(214) 942-0098.
Where is Kessler Park Day School?
1215 Turner Ave, Dallas, TX 75208. The nearest other daycare we list is Cliff Temple Child Development, 0.4 miles away.