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American Care Academy

530 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 752034.2· 53 reviews
licensed capacity
86
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2003
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About

About American Care Academy

American Care Academy is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 16, 2003, for up to 86 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
86 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity86 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

American Care 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 American Care Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
86 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2003
License number
#821968
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 12 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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See all 22 visits
  1. Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “The operation lacked proper supervision, allowing a child to be outside alone for an unknown period.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation was aware of an incident where a child was left outside unsupervised and failed to notify licensing in a timely manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025

Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Jan 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Nov 24, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Nov 23, 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 American Care Academy

Is American Care Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 16, 2003.

When was American Care Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has American Care Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 American Care Academy care for?

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

Does American Care Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are American Care Academy's hours?

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

How much does American Care Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 943-7300 to ask.

What is American Care Academy's phone number?

(214) 943-7300.

Where is American Care Academy?

530 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203. The nearest other daycare we list is La Escuelita Spanish Immersion Preschool at 10th Street Hist, 0.3 miles away.

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