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2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center

4255 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 752244.1· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
198
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2010
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About

About 2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center

2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 5, 2010, for up to 198 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
198 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity198 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for 2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
198 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2010
License number
#1147066
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Transportation 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care

      “The safety alarms on the operation's vehicles were not observed to be in working order at the time of the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025

  6. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Apr 5, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation. A bus driver transported a school aged student who was no longer enrolled with the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2023

  2. Nov 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 31, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “Two students with doctor diagnosed food allergies do not have food allergy plans on file with the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      “Two directors did not received SIDS and shaken baby training for the 2021-2022 training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “Loose fill around the rock climbing equipment did not meet a depth of six inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022

  4. Nov 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 10, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about 2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center

Is 2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 5, 2010.

When was 2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has 2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can 2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center care for?

198, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does 2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are 2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does 2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 372-2800 to ask.

What is 2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center's phone number?

(214) 372-2800.

Where is 2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center?

4255 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75224. The nearest other daycare we list is Powerhouse Oak Cliff, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).