American Care Academy
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75203 · Texas operation #821968
Record summary
2 high-risk · 2 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 9 inspections and 3 investigations); last inspection Oct 28, 2026.
0 of 2 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
- 530 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203
- Phone
- (214) 943-7300
- Website
- www.americancareacademy.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 86 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 16, 2003
- Director
- Patricia Williams
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School
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
Oct 28, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 9, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 19, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 22, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 21, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Sep 17, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 11, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 7, 2025: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: The operation lacked proper supervision, allowing a child to be outside alone for an unknown period.
Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified by the state Sep 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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: The operation was aware of an incident where a child was left outside unsupervised and failed to notify licensing in a timely manner.
Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified by the state Sep 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 8, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 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: American Care Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #821968.
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