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9743 E R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX
Marcella Atkinson
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Marcella Atkinson
Marcella Atkinson is a home daycare in Dallas, Texas. It is registered with the state (since August 11, 2006), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpen until 9 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Marcella Atkinson 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.
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 Marcella Atkinson
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #858233
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 24, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2022Visit1 rule cited
747.303(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation did not report an outbreak of a communicable disease to licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Marcella Atkinson
Is Marcella Atkinson licensed?
Yes. Marcella Atkinson is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued August 11, 2006. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Marcella Atkinson last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 24, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Marcella Atkinson had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Marcella Atkinson care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Marcella Atkinson accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Marcella Atkinson's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Marcella Atkinson cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 971-4091 to ask.
What is Marcella Atkinson's phone number?
(972) 971-4091.
Where is Marcella Atkinson?
Dallas, TX 75228. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.