Children Of Light Christian Academy Center
Balch Springs, TX 75180 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Play Time Academy
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Play Time Academy
Play Time Academy is a licensed group home daycare in Balch Springs, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 25, 2017, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in care, full-time care and part-time care. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 1 year and up |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | Drop-in care, full-time care and part-time care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Play Time Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dallas County has a median price of $172 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 Play Time Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1646541
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 4 visits
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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- Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 27, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
“One child was observed to not have a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Play Time Academy
Is Play Time Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 25, 2017.
When was Play Time Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Play Time Academy had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Time Academy care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Play Time Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Play Time Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Play Time Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 934-8151 to ask.
What is Play Time Academy's phone number?
(214) 934-8151.
Where is Play Time Academy?
Balch Springs, TX 75180. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.