Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Carousel Academy
4500 S Lancaster Rd # 75, Dallas
Last inspected Sep 2, 2026 · Map
No deficiencies cited
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Jan 14, 2014
- Phone
- 2143757530
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
1High risk
5Medium-high risk
4Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
10Inspections and investigations on record
Inspection history
Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Aug 21, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
- Critical 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: A caregiver was observed leaving the Pre-K classroom unattended. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-25.
Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
May 15, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 2, 2025 · Inspection
7 deficiencies cited
- Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Inspector's note: Playground loose fill is not maintained according to minimum stadards. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-12. - Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the certifidate on file is not from a minimum standard accepted traiing vendor. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-26. - Non-critical Required Personnel Records
Inspector's note: Required documentation is not availble for review at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-26. - Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the certifidate on file is not from a minimum standard accepted traiing vendor. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-26. - Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Inspector's note: Certificate documentation is not available for review at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-26. - Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Inspector's note: Certificate documentation is not avaiable for review at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-26. - Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Inspector's note: Director's attendance records are not available for review at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-12.
Sep 3, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 5, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 4, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 19, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 24, 2023 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: The operation has not provided director qualifications. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-27.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.