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St. Paul Christian Academy
- licensed capacity
- 152
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About St. Paul Christian Academy
St. Paul Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 22, 2020, for up to 152 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 152 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 152 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St. Paul Christian Academy 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 St. Paul Christian Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 152 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1694560
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 21 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“7 week infant was observed sleeping face down in crib.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
- Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
“At the time of inspection, school age children are using their cells phones to watch videos and play games.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“At the time of inspection, attendance documentation is not accurate.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 2, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
“Childcare Regulations was not notified in the required timeframe when the operation had been damaged and rendered unsafe.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Jan 16, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation has not entered the number of employees who left the operation in 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026
Show 15 earlier visits
- Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation does not have records of fire drills conducted in 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
“Vasolen onitment was not labeled at the diaper changing station.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Infant bottles were not labeled with the infant's name.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“When entering builidng, the caregiver was walking down the hallway. I followed her to her room and there were two infants playing alone on the floor in the middle of the room. There was no other adults in the room with the children.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Baby bottles are not labeled with child's name.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“Upon entering infant room, there was a child in the in the bouncy seat. Caregiver was asked how long had the child been in the bouncy seat and caregiver stated "About 30 minutes."”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 29, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver stated this form of prohibited punishment is allowed at the operation. In addition, the method of punishment was explained by a child.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
Sep 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“At the time of inspection, 2 children's files lacked health statement documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“At the time of inspection, 1 staff file lacked documentation of the notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024
746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
“At that time of inspection, one staff file lacked documentation of 22 hours of training for the training year Jan 2023-24.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“At the time of inspection, 4 childrens files lacked immunization documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024
- Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“I observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the hallway across from the toddler room (tweeners room).”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A child was observed in a bouncer seat and was not strapped in.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“The two infant classrooms were observed with bottle and cups that were not labeled with the children name.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 28, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant room was observed with 5 children and 1 caregiver. The SAG is 1:4.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“The director staff file reviewed had 11 out of 30 annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“2 cribs in the infant rooms had additional mattresses inside of the cribs. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Four out of 10 children records reviewed were missing emergency contact addresses.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
“Three play yards did not have the manufacturers mattress and had an additional foam mattress. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Three out of five staff records reviewed did not have the required annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Two infant rooms were observed allowing children under the age of 2 to watch television.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policy was missing information on promotion of outdoor activity.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“9 out of 10 children records reviewed did not have current health statements on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
Nov 8, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Director does not have 30 current annual clock hours of training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Out of 4 children files evaulated 3 did not have health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Out of 3 files evaulated 2 did not have 24 current annual clock hours.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about St. Paul Christian Academy
Is St. Paul Christian Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 22, 2020.
When was St. Paul Christian Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. Paul Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 9 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 St. Paul Christian Academy care for?
152, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does St. Paul Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are St. Paul Christian Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St. Paul Christian Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 371-9429 to ask.
What is St. Paul Christian Academy's phone number?
(214) 371-9429.
Where is St. Paul Christian Academy?
5725 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75241. The nearest other daycare we list is Youth Conversion @ TL Marsalis, 0.1 miles away.