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Smile of A Child Learning Center

515 N Saint Augustine Dr, Dallas, TX 752174.4· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
33
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2016
Call (972) 677-7137Directions

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About Smile of A Child Learning Center

Smile of A Child Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 26, 2016, for up to 33 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
33 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity33 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Smile of A Child 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 Smile of A Child Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
33 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1630566
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “The wooden fence outside has become disconnected at one point, exposing nails.The wooden fence outside is damaged and has come apart at one point, exposing dangerous nails.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026

  2. May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 7, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Operation does not have an approved health inspection from the health department.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024

  5. Jun 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “Two out of four caregiver files reviewed were missing the required amount of training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023

  6. Jul 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 9, 2022InspectionNo 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 Smile of A Child Learning Center

Is Smile of A Child Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 26, 2016.

When was Smile of A Child Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smile of A Child Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Smile of A Child Learning Center care for?

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

Does Smile of A Child Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Smile of A Child 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 Smile of A Child Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 677-7137 to ask.

What is Smile of A Child Learning Center's phone number?

(972) 677-7137.

Where is Smile of A Child Learning Center?

515 N Saint Augustine Dr, Dallas, TX 75217. The nearest other daycare we list is American Care Academy Pleasant Grove, 0.9 miles away.

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