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9743 E R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX
Nexus Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 99
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2004
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About
About Nexus Child Development Center
Nexus Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 11, 2004, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 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 subsidy
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
- 99 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. It lists: Infants through school-aged children |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Nexus Child Development Center 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 Nexus Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2004
- License number
- #837848
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jul 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current enviornmental sanitation inspection. The last inspection was a food retai establishment l inspection conducted 5/13/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
- Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“At the time of the inspection, staff did not have CPR training practiced on a manikin. It was done online.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
- Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“At the time of the inspection five staff records did not have notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“At the time of the inspection 5 children did not have either the emergency contact address, release person's number, immunization information, and health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
“Two children did not have feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
- Sep 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 4, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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 caregiver left an older child in the classroom, while the rest of the class went on the playground. There was also a separate incident where a child was left on the playground, while the rest of their class went inside.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
- Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
- May 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 5, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A child was left unattended in the classroom. The operation did not have visual or auditory awareness of the child.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Nexus Child Development Center
Is Nexus Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 11, 2004.
When was Nexus Child Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nexus Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 5 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 Nexus Child Development Center care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Nexus Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Nexus Child Development Center'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 Nexus Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 321-0156 to ask.
What is Nexus Child Development Center's phone number?
(214) 321-0156.
Where is Nexus Child Development Center?
8733 La Prada Dr, Dallas, TX 75228.