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Meadow Oaks Academy
- licensed capacity
- 454
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2008
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About Meadow Oaks Academy
Meadow Oaks Academy is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 9, 2008, for up to 454 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 454 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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. It lists: Ages 2 through 12 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, STEM / STEAM |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Pre-2: 1:4, Pre-3: 1:6, Pre-K: 1:8, Afterschool: 1:10 |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCAP |
| Licensed capacity | 454 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Meadow Oaks Academy 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.
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 Meadow Oaks Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 454 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2008
- License number
- #908748
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 13 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The pre-k playground was observed to need more loose-fill.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
- Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report a situation that was deemed a required notification.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 19, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.5001(9) - Swimming Pools - Area Clear to Prevent Unsupervised Access
“A child was able to gain access to the swimming pool while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child was able to gain access to a swimming pool.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
745.621(b)(1)(A) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
“During the course of an investigation, a caregiver admitted to being present at the operation on 05/31/24. The caregiver's renewal background check needed to be re-submitted on or before, 05/23/24.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“CCR was not notified of the situation that could have placed a child at risk for injury or harm.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
Show 8 earlier visits
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Meadow Oaks Academy
Is Meadow Oaks Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 9, 2008.
When was Meadow Oaks Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Meadow Oaks Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Meadow Oaks Academy care for?
454, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Meadow Oaks Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Meadow Oaks Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Meadow Oaks Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 285-6895 to ask.
What is Meadow Oaks Academy's phone number?
(972) 285-6895.
Where is Meadow Oaks Academy?
1412 S Belt Line Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Palace Preparatory School, 1.1 miles away.