Dallas Life Child Development Center
1100 Cadiz St, Dallas, TX
Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School
- licensed capacity
- 178
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2001
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About
About Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School
Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 31, 2001, for up to 178 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 7:15 AM to 6:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 178 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 6:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 6 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian setting (First Presbyterian Church of Dallas)), STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | STEAM Lab, Music, Chapel |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4-star) |
| Licensed capacity | 178 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School 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 Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 178 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2001
- License number
- #811628
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 19 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Safe sleep 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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- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.2503(2) - Toddler Care Area - Allows for Proper Supervision
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. The operation allowed children access to an area that limited their supervision.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
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
“This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers responsible for the children were unaware that two children were engaged in inappropriate behavior.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 19 earlier visits
Jul 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During the inspection, Two infants were observed sleeping in a prohibited weighted sleep sack. This was corrected during the inspection, and the sleep sacks were removed.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“During an inspection an infant was observed sleeping on a stuff animal. The item was removed from the infant crib.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
- Jun 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 21, 2023Inspection1 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 violation of this minimum standard was identified when staff did not properly account for a child in care and the child was left in the stairwell unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
Dec 20, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A violation of this standard was identified when a staff member did not properly account for the children in care and a child was left unsupervised in a stairway.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
- Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver inaccurately documented a child being present after transitioning from an outside play area back inside after leaving the child on the play area unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
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
“During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not account for all of the children in care when transitioning from an outside play area back into the building. As a result, a child was left outside unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
Sep 29, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operations sanitation inspection expired in July and is not current. The operation provided documentation that the health inspection was not requested until after the compliance date. As a result, the deficiency is being recited and a new compliance date is being given.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
Aug 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operations sanitation inspection expired in July and is not current.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2023
- Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 28, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not maintain self-control when assisting children during circle time. The caregiver became upset at a child and pull the child toward her. The child sustain an injury.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
“A caregiver did not use a form of positive discipline when interacting with a group of children. The caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the leg and forcefully pulling him toward her.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022
- Mar 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant aged children did not have updated feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Four infant aged children did not have feeding instructions available to review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School
Is Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 31, 2001.
When was Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 19 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 Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School care for?
178, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 653-1390 to ask.
What is Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School's phone number?
(214) 653-1390.
Where is Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School?
1835 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201. The nearest other daycare we list is Dallas Life Child Development Center, 0.5 miles away.