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Ernies Day Home

Dallas, TX 75224 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
1989

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About Ernies Day Home

Ernies Day Home is a licensed group home daycare in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 6, 1989, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 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-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ernies Day Home 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ernies Day Home

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1989
License number
#309394
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 9, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 13, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.209(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “The operation has not provided proof of coverage.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025

  4. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.209(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “Proof of Liability insurance was not able to be verified by 4/10/2024”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024

  6. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 25, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.209(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “The permit holder has not provided documentation of insurance.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2023

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.209(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “The operation has not provided childcare regulation with a copy of their liability insurance.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023

  3. Jan 26, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Children files reviewed did not have emergency contact address listed on documentation.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium Low risk

      747.1327(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date

      “Training certificates provided did not have a date of completions.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      “Children files reviewed did not provide documentation parents were provided copies of operational polices.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One child file reviewed did not have the required documentation for the child immunization.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Children files reviewed did not have the required health statments from doctor.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      “An electrical heater was observed in direct access of children. This was corrected during inspection the heater was removed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “One child file reviewed did not have required information for medial emergencies.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023

  4. Mar 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 10, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

      “The primary caregiver does not have a current CPR and First Aid certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The primary caregiver did not have any annual training hours accessible for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The last documented fire drill was conducted in May 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.209(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence

      “The operation does not have liablity insurance coverage.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Ernies Day Home

Is Ernies Day Home licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 6, 1989.

When was Ernies Day Home last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 9, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ernies Day Home had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Ernies Day Home care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Ernies Day Home accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Ernies Day Home's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ernies Day Home cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 375-1127 to ask.

What is Ernies Day Home's phone number?

(214) 375-1127.

Where is Ernies Day Home?

Dallas, TX 75224. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).