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4500 S Lancaster Rd # 75, Dallas, TX
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Community Academy Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 1988
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About
About Community Academy Day Care Center
Community Academy Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 31, 1988, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Community Academy Day Care 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.
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 Community Academy Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1988
- License number
- #305908
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 18 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Background checks 8
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Other rules 2
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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- Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“Permit holder not adhering to conditions requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
“At the time of inspection the corrections have not been made for the local Fire Marshall.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 27, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“Outside of exit doors are covered by locked black bar.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“At the time of inspection, use of cell phone during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
“Director's attendance does not meet standard requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Immunzation records are not available at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“At the time of inspection some personnel files are not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
May 8, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“Operation is not adhearing to provisional conditions.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“Reducing use of the playground and not using licensed space.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“Allowing conditions to be violated on multiple occassions and for failing to submit background check roles appropriately.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“Director left unqualified caregiver in charge of center.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Immunzation records are not available at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
“Director's attendance does not meet standard requirements.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“At the time of inspection some personnel files are not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
May 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“Exit door in main classroom is blocked by child gate.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Personnel and training records were not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
Feb 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
“The operation allowed a person to be present at the center having access to children in care after the operation was notified that the person was ineligible to be present. (Note: The employee left during the inspection).”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Personnel and training records were not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
Jan 6, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Personnel and training records were not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have a current gas leak test on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“Loose fill surfacing material was not installed in the use zone areas of the play structures on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
745.621(b)(1)(A) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
“A renewal background check was not submitted timely for an employee who has direct access to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current health inspection on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The wooden border around one of the play structures on the playground is in need of repair. The wood is damaged and showing signs of dry rot. The wood is crumbly and splitting in various areas. There were also noticeable areas of rust that could be seen on the metal components of the play equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There was a caregiver present at the operation caring for children with an inactive background status during the inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation's premises.”
Corrected during the visit
May 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“Operation has still not notified parents or posted the documentation in the facility. Follow-up 5/29/24 Operation is not notifying parents of less serious incidents at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Director mus ensure that the operation is operating within the minimum standards during operating hours.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“Caregiver was observed alone in direct care of children with conditions. This standard was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
May 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Caregiver did not know the actual ages of the children in care This standard was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“Operation is not notifying parents of less serious incidents at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“Caregiver was observed in direct care of children with conditions. This standard was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 27, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation it was determined that the operation allowed a caregiver to be present at the operation without a cleared background check.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024
- Sep 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Out of 4 files evaulated 4 did not have health statements on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
Oct 24, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not the current health inspection on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“The operation did not have current liability insurance on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have the current fire inspection on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
“The operation did not have the current gas inspection on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
- Feb 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“The daycare director is missing 20 clock hours of the required annual training for child care center director's.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“The director's personnel file was missing documentation for proof of CPR and First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Community Academy Day Care Center
Is Community Academy Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 31, 1988.
When was Community Academy Day Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Community Academy Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 12 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Community Academy Day Care Center care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Community Academy Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Community Academy Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Community Academy Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 371-5433 to ask.
What is Community Academy Day Care Center's phone number?
(214) 371-5433.
Where is Community Academy Day Care Center?
1755 E Ann Arbor Ave, Dallas, TX 75216. The nearest other daycare we list is Carousel Academy, 0.4 miles away.