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Dallas, TX 75216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Carousel Academy
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Carousel Academy
Carousel Academy is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 14, 2014, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carousel 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Carousel Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1519441
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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
“A caregiver was observed leaving the Pre-K classroom unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
- Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“At the time of inspection, the certifidate on file is not from a minimum standard accepted traiing vendor.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Certificate documentation is not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Director's attendance records are not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Certificate documentation is not avaiable for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“At the time of inspection, the certifidate on file is not from a minimum standard accepted traiing vendor.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Required documentation is not availble for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Playground loose fill is not maintained according to minimum stadards.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Jan 24, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1015 - Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
“The operation has not provided director qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023
- Oct 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The daycare is missing an operational policy for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical actviity.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Carousel Academy
Is Carousel Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 14, 2014.
When was Carousel Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carousel Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Carousel Academy care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Carousel Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carousel Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Carousel Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 375-7530 to ask.
What is Carousel Academy's phone number?
(214) 375-7530.
Where is Carousel Academy?
4500 S Lancaster Rd # 75, Dallas, TX 75216. The nearest other daycare we list is Community Academy Day Care Center, 0.4 miles away.