Bent Tree Day School

18273 VAIL ST, Dallas, TX 75287Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

34 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 7, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Bent Tree Day School
License number
544616
Location
18273 VAIL ST, Dallas, TX 75287
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 33.5/100
Inspection record
34 inspections, last inspected January 7, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor33.5 / 100
Health70/100
Safety10/100
Staffing20/100
Compliance30/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

40

Total Violations

Jan 7, 2026

Last Inspection

275

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (40)

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Apr 27, 2023

Children were observed seating in a table seat with out proper straps. This was corrected during the inspection when the director ordered replacement straps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Apr 27, 2023

Children were observed seating in a table seat with out proper straps. This was corrected during the inspection when the director ordered replacement straps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Apr 27, 2023

Children were observed seating in a table seat with out proper straps. This was corrected during the inspection when the director ordered replacement straps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Apr 27, 2023

Children were observed seating in a table seat with out proper straps. This was corrected during the inspection when the director ordered replacement straps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Nov 21, 2022

Two caregivers were heard via audio recording taunting the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Nov 21, 2022

Two caregivers were heard via audio recording taunting the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Nov 21, 2022

Two caregivers were heard via audio recording taunting the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Nov 21, 2022

Two caregivers were heard via audio recording taunting the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-20

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Jun 28, 2022

Information about physical active play was not available in the parent handbook. Please refer to 746.501(a)(18)(A - F) for details on what to include in your handbook.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Jun 28, 2022

Information about physical active play was not available in the parent handbook. Please refer to 746.501(a)(18)(A - F) for details on what to include in your handbook.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Jun 28, 2022

Information about physical active play was not available in the parent handbook. Please refer to 746.501(a)(18)(A - F) for details on what to include in your handbook.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Jun 28, 2022

Information about physical active play was not available in the parent handbook. Please refer to 746.501(a)(18)(A - F) for details on what to include in your handbook.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Jul 21, 2021

After reviewing 10 child admissiion forms the following information was missing: Two children were missing an address for their emergency contact address. One child was missing an authorized emergency care signature on the enrollment form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 21, 2021

After reviewing 10 child files, 2 children were missing updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Jul 21, 2021

After reviewing 10 child admissiion forms the following information was missing: Two children were missing an address for their emergency contact address. One child was missing an authorized emergency care signature on the enrollment form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 21, 2021

After reviewing 10 child files, 2 children were missing updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Jul 21, 2021

After reviewing 10 child admissiion forms the following information was missing: Two children were missing an address for their emergency contact address. One child was missing an authorized emergency care signature on the enrollment form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 21, 2021

After reviewing 10 child files, 2 children were missing updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Jul 21, 2021

After reviewing 10 child admissiion forms the following information was missing: Two children were missing an address for their emergency contact address. One child was missing an authorized emergency care signature on the enrollment form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 21, 2021

After reviewing 10 child files, 2 children were missing updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(8)Jun 15, 2021

A yellow bucket was observed in the hallway collecting water from a leaking water fountain. The bucket of water was accesssible to children during transitions from room to room. This was corrected during the inspection, when the bucket was removed and the water supply to the water fountain was turned off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Jun 15, 2021

A child previously enrolled had a food allergy listed on their enrollment form. There was not a food allergy plan on file available for review. This was corrected at the inspection, when it was determined the child is no longer enrolled.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(8)Jun 15, 2021

An infant caregiver was observed placing a used baby bottle filled with liquid in a sink used for hand washing after diaper changes. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed and a "dish only" sign was placed above the sink.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(3)Jun 15, 2021

One caregiver did not know the names of the children, while supervising a group of children during nap time. This was corrected at the inspection, when a current list of children was given to the caregiver by office staff.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(8)Jun 15, 2021

An infant caregiver was observed placing a used baby bottle filled with liquid in a sink used for hand washing after diaper changes. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed and a "dish only" sign was placed above the sink.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(8)Jun 15, 2021

A yellow bucket was observed in the hallway collecting water from a leaking water fountain. The bucket of water was accesssible to children during transitions from room to room. This was corrected during the inspection, when the bucket was removed and the water supply to the water fountain was turned off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Jun 15, 2021

A child previously enrolled had a food allergy listed on their enrollment form. There was not a food allergy plan on file available for review. This was corrected at the inspection, when it was determined the child is no longer enrolled.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(3)Jun 15, 2021

One caregiver did not know the names of the children, while supervising a group of children during nap time. This was corrected at the inspection, when a current list of children was given to the caregiver by office staff.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(8)Jun 15, 2021

An infant caregiver was observed placing a used baby bottle filled with liquid in a sink used for hand washing after diaper changes. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed and a "dish only" sign was placed above the sink.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(8)Jun 15, 2021

A yellow bucket was observed in the hallway collecting water from a leaking water fountain. The bucket of water was accesssible to children during transitions from room to room. This was corrected during the inspection, when the bucket was removed and the water supply to the water fountain was turned off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Jun 15, 2021

A child previously enrolled had a food allergy listed on their enrollment form. There was not a food allergy plan on file available for review. This was corrected at the inspection, when it was determined the child is no longer enrolled.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(3)Jun 15, 2021

One caregiver did not know the names of the children, while supervising a group of children during nap time. This was corrected at the inspection, when a current list of children was given to the caregiver by office staff.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(8)Jun 15, 2021

An infant caregiver was observed placing a used baby bottle filled with liquid in a sink used for hand washing after diaper changes. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed and a "dish only" sign was placed above the sink.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(3)Jun 15, 2021

One caregiver did not know the names of the children, while supervising a group of children during nap time. This was corrected at the inspection, when a current list of children was given to the caregiver by office staff.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(8)Jun 15, 2021

A yellow bucket was observed in the hallway collecting water from a leaking water fountain. The bucket of water was accesssible to children during transitions from room to room. This was corrected during the inspection, when the bucket was removed and the water supply to the water fountain was turned off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Jun 15, 2021

A child previously enrolled had a food allergy listed on their enrollment form. There was not a food allergy plan on file available for review. This was corrected at the inspection, when it was determined the child is no longer enrolled.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 14, 2021

Based on information obtained during an investigation, caregivers failed to properly supervise a child in care on two separate occasions. The child received a scratch and two child size bite marks at the operation and staff were not aware of when the injuries occurred. The caregivers are no longer working at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 14, 2021

Based on information obtained during an investigation, caregivers failed to properly supervise a child in care on two separate occasions. The child received a scratch and two child size bite marks at the operation and staff were not aware of when the injuries occurred. The caregivers are no longer working at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 14, 2021

Based on information obtained during an investigation, caregivers failed to properly supervise a child in care on two separate occasions. The child received a scratch and two child size bite marks at the operation and staff were not aware of when the injuries occurred. The caregivers are no longer working at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 14, 2021

Based on information obtained during an investigation, caregivers failed to properly supervise a child in care on two separate occasions. The child received a scratch and two child size bite marks at the operation and staff were not aware of when the injuries occurred. The caregivers are no longer working at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bent Tree Day School's safety grade?

Bent Tree Day School has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 33.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Bent Tree Day School have?

Bent Tree Day School has 40 total violations on record, including 28 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Bent Tree Day School last inspected?

Bent Tree Day School was last inspected on January 7, 2026.

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