Moody Family Childcare & Youth Services Center
1651 Matilda St, Dallas, TX
3.4· 5 reviews
East Dallas Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 123
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About East Dallas Development Center
East Dallas Development Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 9, 2014, for up to 123 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-age
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 123 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks of age through pre-school |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Dance |
| More | Founded 1980 |
| Licensed capacity | 123 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
East Dallas Development 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 East Dallas Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 123 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1522488
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Three of the ten children's files reviewed was missing parent signatures on their allergy action plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Two classrooms in the operation didn't have adequate lighting during naptime not allowing for proper supervision. This was corrected at inspection when the classrooms turned on a lamp in the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Caregivers were observed not using proper handwashing with soap and running water following diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The center director does not have current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The center director does not have current first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not conduct drills for February and April.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Children were observed not using proper handwashing with soap and running water after diapering and toileting.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
Jun 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Two classrooms had cleaning supplies in reach of children. The operation came into compliance when the caregivers moved the items to higher shelves that the children could not reach.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“8 out of 8 caregivers were missing annual training for administering medication, handling, storing and diisposing of hazardous material, emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and responding to emergencies due to allergic reactions.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“2 out of 2 directors were missing annual training for administering medication, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material, emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and responding to emergencies due to allergic reactions.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
Aug 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“The operation reports that severe weather drills are practiced less frequently than four times a year. Drills are reported to be practiced twice in a calendar year.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation reports that fire drills are done less frequently than once a month. On average, fire drills are practiced and recorded quarterly.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
“Infants daily schedules do not indicate opportunities for outdoor play. Posted daily schedules for toddler and pre-k classes do not align with the posted playground schedules.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“The operation does not have record of the impact surface rating for the unitary surfacing on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
“The operation reports that lock down drills are practiced less frequently than four times a year. Drills are reported to be practiced twice in a calendar year.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
Oct 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The required Gas Inspection expired 08/25/23.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“A child's medicine for a know food allergy expired 06/26/23.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Plastic Playground Equipment on PreK Playground has a large slit on bridge causing a possible injury hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
Jan 14, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation did not report timely of a Communicable Illness Outbreak.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
- Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about East Dallas Development Center
Is East Dallas Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 9, 2014.
When was East Dallas Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has East Dallas Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 East Dallas Development Center care for?
123, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does East Dallas Development Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are East Dallas Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does East Dallas Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 821-7766 to ask.
What is East Dallas Development Center's phone number?
(214) 821-7766.
Where is East Dallas Development Center?
2010 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75206. The nearest other daycare we list is Moody Family Childcare & Youth Services Center, 0.5 miles away.