The Nest School Plano
18303 DAVENPORT RD, DALLAS, TX 75252 5454Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 206
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Jun 4, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Critical
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jun 4, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Documentation of Fire Inspection746.5103
Apr 9, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- Supervision Ensures Each Child?s Safety, Well-being, Including Physical Proximity and Auditory or Visual Awareness of Each Child?s on Going Activity746.1205(a)(4)
- Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System746.631(a)
Sep 29, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides746.4805(a)
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