Abugida Academy
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75243 · Texas operation #1630090
Record summary
3 high-risk · 10 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (10 citations in all, from 8 inspections, 3 investigations and 1 assessment); last inspection Aug 5, 2026.
3 of 10 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 11501 Plano Rd, Dallas, TX 75243
- Phone
- (214) 553-5530
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 168 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 17, 2017
- Director
- Tigist Bacha
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Aug 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 31, 2026: Assessment
1 citation.
High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.
State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"
Inspector's note: The operation failed to maintain an active franchise tax status, and as a result, the entity?s franchise tax status has been forfeited.
Corrected Aug 15, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 16, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Potty-chairs must be sanitized.
State rule 746.3407(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Sanitize Potty-Chairs"
Inspector's note: A potty chairs was observed in Toddler walkway with urine sitting in it accessible to children. This was corrected it at inspection when the caregiver removed the chair and cleaned it.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Employees' attendance records must be kept and made available.
State rule 746.801(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance"
Inspector's note: The center director did not have an attendance record on file available for review.
Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified by the state Aug 5, 2026.
Jun 8, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 4, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.
State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: This standard is tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. The operation was made aware of an allegation of inappropriate discipline used in the classroom and did not report the incident within the 48-hour timeframe.
Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 18, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 13, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Sep 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 21, 2025: Inspection
4 citations.
High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a first-aid kit.
State rule 746.5617(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit"
Inspector's note: One bus does not have a first aid kit on the vehicle. This was corrected at inspection when a first aid kit was added to the vehicle.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.
State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"
Inspector's note: A child's hands were not washed after diaper changing.
Corrected Aug 21, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025.
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"
Inspector's note: One outlet did not have a safety cover over it. This was corrected at inspection when a safety cover was added.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.
State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"
Inspector's note: Three playgrounds do not have an appropriate depth of six inches of loose fill in the use zones surrounding stationary equipment.
Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 21, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.
State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"
Inspector's note: An infant was found in a swing without proper strapping. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected Apr 21, 2025, verified by the state Apr 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"
Inspector's note: During an outdoor walkthrough, a broken fish tank was discovered on the ground, with shattered glass easily accessible to children. Additionally, a tire was found that had exposed wires, posing a hazard during active play. The fish tank was removed.
Corrected Apr 25, 2025, verified by the state Apr 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 16, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 11 visits and 5 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Abugida Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1630090.
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