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2617 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX
SMU Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 84
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About SMU Child Care Center
SMU Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 23, 2019, for up to 84 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
SMU Child Care 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.
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 SMU Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 84 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1676826
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation has not had a recent gas inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
“The operation did not have a current Child Product Certification on file. The last certification form was dated 8/21/23. The operation came into compliance when the director completed the certification form.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“Operation did not have a copy of current Fire Inspection at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about SMU Child Care Center
Is SMU Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 23, 2019.
When was SMU Child Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has SMU Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 SMU Child Care Center care for?
84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does SMU Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are SMU Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does SMU Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 768-5437 to ask.
What is SMU Child Care Center's phone number?
(214) 768-5437.
Where is SMU Child Care Center?
3000 Daniel Ave, Dallas, TX 75205. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint Christopher Montessori, 0.5 miles away.