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Akiba Yavneh Academy

12324 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX 75251
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2005

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About Akiba Yavneh Academy

Akiba Yavneh Academy is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 30, 2005, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 months through 12th Grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 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. It lists: 3 months through 12th Grade
ApproachFaith-based (Modern Orthodox)
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Akiba Yavneh Academy 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 Akiba Yavneh Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2005
License number
#854340
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Aug 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Two out of the ten staff files reviewed did not have completed trainings for topics required for their annual training year for the health and safety audit.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026

  2. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Several personnel files were missing records available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation did not have they're emergency drills document avilable for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “There are 3 children with diagnosed allergies. The operation did not have a signed allergy action plan by a physician available.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025

  4. Jan 27, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “The operation has a staff member who is present at the operation without a background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

  5. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “The operation is missing the 5 feeding instuctions for this month for infants in care that are using formula.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “The operation had 4 staff who were working without initial background checks. The Director had the staff to leave the operation during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 4, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was on 10/19/2020 by the Dallas Fire Department.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021

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 Akiba Yavneh Academy

Is Akiba Yavneh Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 30, 2005.

When was Akiba Yavneh Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Akiba Yavneh Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Akiba Yavneh Academy care for?

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

Does Akiba Yavneh Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Akiba Yavneh Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Akiba Yavneh Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 295-3400 to ask.

What is Akiba Yavneh Academy's phone number?

(214) 295-3400.

Where is Akiba Yavneh Academy?

12324 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX 75251. The nearest other daycare we list is Hamilton Park Methodist Church, 0.6 miles away.

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