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Metropolitan Christian Academy

3430 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 752244.1· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
86
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2025
Call (214) 375-2227Directions

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About

About Metropolitan Christian Academy

Metropolitan Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 23, 2025, for up to 86 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 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
86 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 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
SundayNot 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 capacity86 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Metropolitan Christian 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.
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 Metropolitan Christian Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
86 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1789802
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 16 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “At the time of inspection, inappropritate punishment toward a child was observed.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025

  6. Jul 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(3) - Machine Wash Linens

      “At the time of inspection, crib linens do not meet standard requirements.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025

  8. May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration

      “The operational policy handbook did not have information on promotion of indoor or outdoor activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023

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 Metropolitan Christian Academy

Is Metropolitan Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 23, 2025.

When was Metropolitan Christian Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 11, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Metropolitan Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Metropolitan Christian Academy care for?

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

Does Metropolitan Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Metropolitan Christian Academy'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 Metropolitan Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 375-2227 to ask.

What is Metropolitan Christian Academy's phone number?

(214) 375-2227.

Where is Metropolitan Christian Academy?

3430 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75224. The nearest other daycare we list is Union Christian Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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