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Shady Grove Learning Center

3200 W Shady Grove Rd, Irving, TX 750603.2· 36 reviews
licensed capacity
259
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2018

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About Shady Grove Learning Center

Shady Grove Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Irving, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 1, 2018, for up to 259 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks – 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
259 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 06:00 AM-06:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks – 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and summer camp
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCMS
TransportationTransportation (Transportation to most local schools)
Licensed capacity259 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Shady Grove Learning 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.
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 Shady Grove Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
259 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1655311
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 17 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2

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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  1. May 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “746.501(18)(b) At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor. This was corrected at inspection by updating the operational policies. 746.501(18)(f) At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked, the criteria they will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. This was corrected at inspection by updating the operational policies. 746.501(18)(g) At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. This was corrected at inspection by updating the operational policies.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

      “At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: Required annual training for employees; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness ofprevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect. This was corrected at inspection by updating the operational policies.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “Two parents and the reporter observed caregivers yelling at children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025

  10. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “The TV is on while children under 2 years old are present in the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

  3. Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  11. Nov 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Aug 19, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.201(4) - Designating Director

      “The permit holder has not submitted qualifications to designate a qualified director for the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022

  13. Nov 30, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “A caregiver could be heard throughout the operation continually screaming at a child to "have a seat".”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “A child in the toddler classroom was observed sitting unstrapped in a high chair during lunch time. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the child was immediately removed from the high chair.”

      Corrected during the visit

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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Questions about Shady Grove Learning Center

Is Shady Grove Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 1, 2018.

When was Shady Grove Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shady Grove Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 17 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 Shady Grove Learning Center care for?

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

Does Shady Grove Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Shady Grove Learning Center'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 Shady Grove Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 986-9351 to ask.

What is Shady Grove Learning Center's phone number?

(972) 986-9351.

Where is Shady Grove Learning Center?

3200 W Shady Grove Rd, Irving, TX 75060. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA @ Stipes, 0.3 miles away.

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