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Powerhouse Oak Cliff
- licensed capacity
- 119
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Powerhouse Oak Cliff
Powerhouse Oak Cliff is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 28, 2023, for up to 119 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 119 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 119 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Powerhouse Oak Cliff has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $164 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 Powerhouse Oak Cliff
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 119 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1747506
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jan 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
744.1311(a) - Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required
“Program director didn't have any annual traning.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
744.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation
“Caregiver didn't have any orientation training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
744.2007(b)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Children have been exceeding an hour of screen time.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
744.1205(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
“This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver was found to not provide supervision that ensured each child's safety.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
- Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 31, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
744.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed telling children she forgot their names and was asking the children for a reminder.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022
744.2105(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed yelling at children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022
744.1203(9) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Foster Cooperative Atmosphere
“At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed using the "Quiet Game" as an activity. The game lasted for a total of 4 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022
744.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“At the time of the inspection, children were not responding to the directions given by the caregivers. Children were also yelling and hitting each other.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022
744.2103(b)(3) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed to be using statements such as, "You're working my nerves," and "You're being aggravating" to redirect children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022
744.2105(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed telling a child, "If you touch somebody else, I'm going to touch you."”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022
Show 1 earlier visit
- Aug 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Powerhouse Oak Cliff
Is Powerhouse Oak Cliff licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 28, 2023.
When was Powerhouse Oak Cliff last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Powerhouse Oak Cliff had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 6 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 Powerhouse Oak Cliff care for?
119, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Powerhouse Oak Cliff accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Powerhouse Oak Cliff's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Powerhouse Oak Cliff cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 505-7688 to ask.
What is Powerhouse Oak Cliff's phone number?
(469) 505-7688.
Where is Powerhouse Oak Cliff?
4400 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75224. The nearest other daycare we list is 2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.