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Desoto, TX 75115 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Park Ridge Academy
- licensed capacity
- 190
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Park Ridge Academy
Park Ridge Academy is a licensed child care center in Desoto, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 2, 2006, for up to 190 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.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
- 190 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 |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian-based (First Step Learning Center)) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 190 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 190 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #856033
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 24 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026
May 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Operation did not have monthly fire drill documented.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Infant caregivers did not have the required annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
“Operation had two creams unlabeled. Caregivers stated that the creams are use on every infant.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
“Operation did not have documented monthly carbon monoxide test.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
- Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 3-12 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The classroom was observed out of ratio by 1.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 42 earlier visits
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 31, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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
“The operation failed to adequately supervise children, leading to horseplay and one child suffering a concussion.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver exhibited poor judgment by overlooking the essential needs of a child in distress.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
“A caregiver in charge of supervising children was making breakfast instead of actively watching them.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“During the inspection of the playground the loose fill was observed to be lower than the 6 inches required per minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
Oct 31, 2024Visit4 rules cited
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
“The operation failed to adequately supervise children, leading to horseplay and one child suffering a concussion.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver exhibited poor judgment by overlooking the essential needs of a child in distress.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
“A caregiver in charge of supervising children was making breakfast instead of actively watching them.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“During the inspection of the playground the loose fill was observed to be lower than the 6 inches required per minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
Oct 31, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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
“The operation failed to adequately supervise children, leading to horseplay and one child suffering a concussion.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver exhibited poor judgment by overlooking the essential needs of a child in distress.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
“A caregiver in charge of supervising children was making breakfast instead of actively watching them.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“During the inspection of the playground the loose fill was observed to be lower than the 6 inches required per minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
- Sep 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was neglected when he was left inside a vehicle unattended for a period of time. Based on all information found in the DFPS investigation the operation is cited for Neglectful Supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. The DFPS investigation revealed that a child was left unsupervised on the van and was able to walk unattended down a road.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
- Oct 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2022Visit3 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“The bus driver did not properly supervise the child by dropping the child off at the wrong location.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The bus driver did not follow the policies and procedures when transporting children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2022
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“The bus driver did not use the list of children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2022
- Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There are wooden slate missing on the fence in the outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2022
- May 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2022
- Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 1, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant room was observed with 6 children ages 2 months-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. There were 28 school age children observed with one caregiver. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the monitoring another caregiver was placed in the infant room bringing them into ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021
Oct 29, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
“The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the Centralized Background Check Unit stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Park Ridge Academy
Is Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Park Ridge Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 24 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 Park Ridge Academy care for?
190, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Park Ridge Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 223-7913 to ask.
What is Park Ridge Academy's phone number?
(972) 223-7913.
Where is Park Ridge Academy?
415 E Parkerville Rd, Desoto, TX 75115. The nearest other daycare we list is First Step Learning Center, 0.8 miles away.