St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's Center
3204 Skillman St, Dallas, TX
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Skillman Child Development
- licensed capacity
- 300
- open each week
- 5 days
- yearly, posted tuition
- $6,093
- year first permitted
- 1997
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About Skillman Child Development
Skillman Child Development is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 28, 1997, for up to 300 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It lists yearly tuition from $6,093 to $11,170.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedPosts tuition
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 300 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Skillman Church of Christ) |
| Curriculum | Learning Without Tears |
| Enrichment | Chapel, Music, Spanish, Technology |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Discounts | 2% tuition discount for the youngest child enrolled, if enrolling more than one child |
| More | Founded Fall of 1994 |
| Licensed capacity | 300 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Skillman Child Development lists yearly tuition from $6,093 to $11,170. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $180 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 Day Preschool (2025-2026) | $6,093 |
| 2 Day Preschool (2026-2027) | $6,700 |
| 3 Day Junior Varsity (2025-2026) | $7,555 |
| 3 Day Junior Varsity (2026-2027) | $8,300 |
| 3 Day Preschool (2025-2026) | $6,692 |
| 3 Day Preschool (2026-2027) | $7,360 |
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| 5 Day Fours (2025-2026) | $9,280 |
| 5 Day Fours (2026-2027) | $10,200 |
| 5 Day Varsity (2025-2026) | $10,150 |
| 5 Day Varsity (2026-2027) | $11,170 |
10 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Skillman Child Development
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 300 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1997
- License number
- #524208
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Two classrooms did not have adequate lighting available for nap time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers opened the blinds to allow more light to enter the room.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately two minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
Show 9 earlier visits
- Jan 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation, and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately four minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2022
- Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 25, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“This standard was evaluated, and found to deficient. Electrical Outlets in the gym were not covered.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Skillman Child Development
Is Skillman Child Development licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 28, 1997.
When was Skillman Child Development last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Skillman Child Development had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 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 Skillman Child Development care for?
300, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Skillman Child Development accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Skillman Child Development's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Skillman Child Development cost?
Yearly tuition from $6,093 to $11,170, as it lists it.
What is Skillman Child Development's phone number?
(214) 823-8745.
Where is Skillman Child Development?
3014 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75206. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's Center, 0.1 miles away.