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Dallas, TX 75210 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Hopewell Development Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 19, 2010, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Hopewell 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).
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
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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746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
“An infant was observed sleep with a bottle.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose-fill on the playground had a depth of 3 inches.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation does not have documentation of the monthly maintence check of playarea.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“One caregiver is missing training on on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment, for the 2023 - 2024 training year.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
“The center director is missing training on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect for the 2023 - 2024 training year.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The center director is missing training on SIDS, shaken baby, and early childhood brain development for the 2023 - 2024 training year.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The operation does not have feeding instructions for infants that are not on table food.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“The operation has not conducted carbon monoxide inspections in the last 4 months. A carbon monoxide inspection was conducted during the monitoring inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
“The operation's emergency diagram did not include a shelter-in-place location. This information was added during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation has not conducted fire drills in the past 4 months.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two students did not have current immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The operation has not conducted fire extinguisher inspections in the past 4 months. A fire extinguisher inspection was conducted during the monitoring inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“Smoke detector checks have not been conducted for the past 4 months. A smoke detector check wsa conducted during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“Three designated transporters of children in care did not have current transportation training on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual health inspection has not been conducted since 4/2021”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The annual fire inspection for the operation has not been conducted in the required timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“One of the children's files reviewed did not have the required health statement.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 19, 2010.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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.
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 823-8707 to ask.
(214) 823-8707.
5144 Dolphin Rd, Dallas, TX 75223. The nearest other daycare we list is Margaret H Cone Head Start Center, 0.7 miles away.