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Children Of Light Christian Academy Center
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Children Of Light Christian Academy Center
Children Of Light Christian Academy Center is a licensed group home daycare in Balch Springs, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 7, 2019, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hours
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (972) 598-2060 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children Of Light Christian Academy Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dallas County has a median price of $172 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 Children Of Light Christian Academy Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1679700
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 1 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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 11 visits
- Sep 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2026Visit1 rule cited
747.1149 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
“New director certificate was not submitted to CCR before expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
“One of the rooms used by children did not have a working smoke detector. The battery needs to be replaced.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
747.2101 - Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group
“There were no planned activities for the infants, toddlars, and school aged children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
747.2105(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“Operation is using screen time as that is not related to the planned activities that meet educational goals in the mornings. Corrected at inspection by turning tv off.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
- Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Children Of Light Christian Academy Center
Is Children Of Light Christian Academy Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 7, 2019.
When was Children Of Light Christian Academy Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children Of Light Christian Academy Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 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 Children Of Light Christian Academy Center care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children Of Light Christian Academy Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children Of Light Christian Academy Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (972) 598-2060 to confirm.
How much does Children Of Light Christian Academy Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 598-2060 to ask.
What is Children Of Light Christian Academy Center's phone number?
(972) 598-2060.
Where is Children Of Light Christian Academy Center?
Balch Springs, TX 75180. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.