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Play and Learn Christian Academy

9510 Military Pkwy, Dallas, TX 752274.1· 57 reviews
licensed capacity
95
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
1998
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About

About Play and Learn Christian Academy

Play and Learn Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 16, 1998, for up to 95 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 Faith-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: birth - 12 years
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
95 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Birth - 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian), STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentMusic, Spanish, tutoring, dance, chapel, STEAM
StaffEducators commit to continuous education in ECE
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsTexas Workforce Commission's Child Care Services (CCA/CCS) scholarship program
Parent updatesParent app (SmartCare)
AccreditationOther accreditation (National Accreditation Commission (NAC) for Early Care and Education Programs), Texas Rising Star (4 out of 4 Star Certification)
MoreFounded 1998
Licensed capacity95 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Play and Learn 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 Play and Learn Christian Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
95 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1998
License number
#535759
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 17 visits
  1. Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 9, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “This standard was tasked as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A child was injured while at the operation and received medical attention. A caregiver lifted a child by his left arm on a mat during naptime which caused an injury to his elbow.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026

  9. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Mar 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

      “The operation did not have a signed medication form from the parent for one student.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit

      “The operation did not have an affidavit form signed by a notary for one employee.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “The operation did not have a signed allergy form from the parent and the physician for one student.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024

  3. Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 Play and Learn Christian Academy

Is Play and Learn Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 16, 1998.

When was Play and Learn Christian Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Play and Learn Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Play and Learn Christian Academy care for?

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

Does Play and Learn Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Play and Learn Christian 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 Play and Learn Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 381-7529 to ask.

What is Play and Learn Christian Academy's phone number?

(214) 381-7529.

Where is Play and Learn Christian Academy?

9510 Military Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75227. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBest @ Buckner Prep-Cityscape, 0.9 miles away.

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