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Hopewell Development Center

5144 Dolphin Rd, Dallas, TX 752234.4· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2010

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About Hopewell Development Center

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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

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 Hopewell Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2010
License number
#1026947
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      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

  7. May 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      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

  8. Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 18, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

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 Hopewell Development Center

Is Hopewell Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 19, 2010.

When was Hopewell Development Center last inspected?

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.

Has Hopewell Development Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Hopewell Development Center care for?

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

Does Hopewell Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Hopewell Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hopewell Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 823-8707 to ask.

What is Hopewell Development Center's phone number?

(214) 823-8707.

Where is Hopewell Development Center?

5144 Dolphin Rd, Dallas, TX 75223. The nearest other daycare we list is Margaret H Cone Head Start Center, 0.7 miles away.

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