Bent Tree Day School
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
Quality Rating
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)
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
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
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
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
Two caregivers were heard via audio recording taunting the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-20
Two caregivers were heard via audio recording taunting the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-20
Two caregivers were heard via audio recording taunting the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-20
Two caregivers were heard via audio recording taunting the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-20
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
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
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
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
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
After reviewing 10 child files, 2 children were missing updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30
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
After reviewing 10 child files, 2 children were missing updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30
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
After reviewing 10 child files, 2 children were missing updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30
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
After reviewing 10 child files, 2 children were missing updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.