Children Of Light Christian Academy Center
Balch Springs, TX 75180 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Martin's Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 7
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Martin's Learning Academy
Martin's Learning Academy is a licensed group home daycare in Balch Springs, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 22, 2023, for up to 7 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 7 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 7 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Martin's Learning Academy 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 Martin's Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 7 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1764719
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 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 9 visits
- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Four children's records lacked a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
- May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
“An individual was present at the operation with direct access to children in care with a Ineligible background check. Corrected at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023
- Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“The operation did not have a mat or cot for the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2023
Apr 19, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“There was no fence around the outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023
747.501(1) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
“The operational policies did not include how children will be released.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023
747.1107(7) - Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - Proof of Training (A-J)
“The primary caregiver did not have training in food allergies and building and physical premises safety.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies did not include the promotion of physical outdoor activity.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“The primary caregiver did not have current CPR/First aid.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023
747.5301(g) - Heating Devices Safe - Fireplace, Wood-burning Stove, Space Heater
“The fireplace accessible to children did not have a guard.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
“The operational policies did not include the emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Martin's Learning Academy
Is Martin's Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 22, 2023.
When was Martin's Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Martin's Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Martin's Learning Academy care for?
7, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Martin's Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Martin's Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Martin's Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 563-0882 to ask.
What is Martin's Learning Academy's phone number?
(469) 563-0882.
Where is Martin's Learning Academy?
Balch Springs, TX 75180. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.