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Dallas, TX 75231 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks
- licensed capacity
- 165
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks
Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 10, 2021, for up to 165 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 Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based |
| Curriculum | Learning Beyond Paper |
| Staff | First Aid and CPR certified staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Keypad check-ins, Cameras / live video for parents (on-site cameras) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Teacher discounts |
| Licensed capacity | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks 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 Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 165 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1724198
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 13 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In one classroom, one chemical was not labelled. In another classroom, chemcials were accessible to children. Chemicals were located in a cabinet without a child lock. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver pulled two children by their leg to separate them during an altercation. It was not an immediately risk. The children were not in immediately danger or harm but could have been injured by the result of this teacher action. A less physical method could have been used in this situation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
Aug 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“14 of 15 infant feeding instriction were not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
Feb 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation had not conducted a fire drill for January 2022. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks
Is Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 10, 2021.
When was Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 13 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 Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks care for?
165, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks' 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 Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 340-1121 to ask.
What is Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks' phone number?
(214) 340-1121.
Where is Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks?
7825 Fair Oaks Ave, Dallas, TX 75231. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Childrens House and School, 0.4 miles away.