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Spring Valley United Methodist
- licensed capacity
- 112
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About Spring Valley United Methodist
Spring Valley United Methodist is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 6, 1986, for up to 112 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsFaith-based
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 112 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (United Methodist) |
| Curriculum | Lifeways Wee-Learn |
| Enrichment | Music, Chapel |
| Staff | Our three- and four-year-old teachers are all degreed teachers. |
| Daily life | Potty training: Children must be potty trained to be enrolled in a 3 or 4 year old class.. Extended care: Early drop-off Mon-Fri 8:00 AM |
| Licensed capacity | 112 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Spring Valley United Methodist 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 Spring Valley United Methodist
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 112 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #124974
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- 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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- Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“A caregiver did not wash the child's hands after diapering procedures. The staff was addressed by the assistant director to follow proper hand washing procedures.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
“The caregiver was changing the diaper of a child on the bare floor in the classroom. The staff picked up the child upon the assistant director walking in the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
“A caregiver did not wash her hands after diapering procedures. The staff was addressed by the assistant director to follow proper hand washing procedures.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“An incident report was not given to the child’s parent within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation failed to report number of employees left in 2023 by the deadline of 1/15/24.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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- Jan 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Spring Valley United Methodist
Is Spring Valley United Methodist licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 6, 1986.
When was Spring Valley United Methodist last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Spring Valley United Methodist had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Spring Valley United Methodist care for?
112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Spring Valley United Methodist accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Spring Valley United Methodist's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Spring Valley United Methodist cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 233-2317 to ask.
What is Spring Valley United Methodist's phone number?
(972) 233-2317.
Where is Spring Valley United Methodist?
7700 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas, TX 75254. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Scholars Academy, 0.5 miles away.