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Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary

300 Dobbs Rd, Shady Shores, TX 76208 · Denton County

Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary is a licensed child care center in Shady Shores, TX, licensed for up to 49 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (2 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #196 of 277 centers in Denton County and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 28%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #196 of 277 centers in Denton County
8High risk
2Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 12 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 18, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct2
Training & qualifications2
Staff ratios2
Food & feeding1
Child protection1
Health & medication1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 11, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A student with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an allergy plan on file with the operation.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2026
HighOct 12, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth §746.2805(4)
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver forced a pacifier into an infant's mouth.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024
HighOct 12, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate self-control when caring for infants, as a caregiver held a child and bounced the child aggressively.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024
HighOct 12, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation §746.307(a)
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parents of the allegations regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024
HighOct 12, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments §746.1003(3)
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was not assigned to a classroom that matched their skills abilities and training despite being aware of the caregiver being overwhelmed and frustrated.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024
HighOct 12, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that concerns brought to the director's attention by employees of the operation were not addressed.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024
HighSep 15, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver with a inactivated background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home and the background check was reran while at the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
Medium HighSep 12, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.307(b)(1)
A child remained in care for almost a full day, after an incident occurred that required medical attention. The parent was not notified of the child being injured.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023
HighDec 16, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on evidence obtained, four caregivers were on the playground supervising groups of children when an incident occurred, and all four caregivers were unaware of what happened, that resulted in a child requiring medical attention.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023
HighNov 1, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver with a pending background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity49 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:00 AM-05:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 23, 2006
DirectorKrystal Patterson
Phone9404974039
State operation #861699

Common questions

Does Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary’s hours?

7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Shady Shores, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 12, 2024: “Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary compare with other daycares in Denton County?

It is tied for #196 of 277 centers in Denton County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary last inspected?

Sep 11, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 861699 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.