Kessler Park Day School
Kessler Park Day School is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (2 of 12). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #273 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 18% of licensed centers statewide.
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A child was observed swaddled for sleep while in care at the operation.
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.
This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that the director was not properly supervising her staff.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
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 annual fire inspection has not been conducted.
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.
About this center
Common questions
Does Kessler Park Day School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Kessler Park Day School’s hours?
7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Kessler Park Day School accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Kessler Park Day School cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kessler Park Day School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Dallas, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Kessler Park Day School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 11, 2025: “Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Kessler Park Day School compare with other daycares in Dallas?
It is tied for #273 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 18% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Kessler Park Day School last inspected?
Sep 23, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 868115 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.