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Jacksons Playland

2515 Peabody Ave, Dallas, TX 752154.4· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
36
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2004

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About Jacksons Playland

Jacksons Playland is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 15, 2004, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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
36 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Jacksons Playland 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 Jacksons Playland

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2004
License number
#839319
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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See all 20 visits
  1. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Staff failed to account for a child after exiting the vehicle, which led to the child remaining on the vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left unattended on the vehicle without staff awareness.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026

  6. Dec 5, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Staff failed to account for a child after exiting the vehicle, which led to the child remaining on the vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left unattended on the vehicle without staff awareness.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026

  7. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation has not reported the number of employees who have ceased working at your center during the previous calendar year.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025

  10. Jan 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The gas inspection has expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      “A heater in use was observed not to be mounted.”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 4, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 14, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed

      “Children were observed riding in the van without seat belts on.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2022

  10. Jan 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Last fire inspection was 11/12/2020. Spoke with fire department during inspection and they are scheduled to come out on Friday 1/21/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 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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Questions about Jacksons Playland

Is Jacksons Playland licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 15, 2004.

When was Jacksons Playland last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jacksons Playland had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Jacksons Playland care for?

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

Does Jacksons Playland accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Jacksons Playland'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 Jacksons Playland cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 565-1118 to ask.

What is Jacksons Playland's phone number?

(214) 565-1118.

Where is Jacksons Playland?

2515 Peabody Ave, Dallas, TX 75215. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Kargo Academy 2, 0.1 miles away.

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