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Sweet Start Childcare 2

534 E Wheatland Rd, Duncanville, TX 751165.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
77
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2025

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About Sweet Start Childcare 2

Sweet Start Childcare 2 is a licensed child care center in Duncanville, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 19, 2025, for up to 77 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks – 12 years of age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
77 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “DeSoto location: 6:00am - 6:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks – 12 years of age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Licensed capacity77 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sweet Start Childcare 2 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 Sweet Start Childcare 2

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
77 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1812987
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Sep 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “One of seven personnel records affidavit that was reviewed was not notarized during the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2026

  2. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The operation did not report to licensing a child injury that required medical treatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026

  4. Mar 19, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

      “The emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted in the rooms where children and caregivers could see during the time of the walk through. This was corrected at inspection when the owner posted the emergency diagrams in the rooms where the children and caregivers are.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspecition during the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “An infant was sitting in a bouncer for approximately 24 minutes. It was noted that the infant was in the bouncer at 2:18pm and the inspector checked the infant room at 2:42pm and the child was still in the bouncer. This was corrected at inspection when the director spoke with the staff and taken out of the bouncer.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo 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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Questions about Sweet Start Childcare 2

Is Sweet Start Childcare 2 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 19, 2025.

When was Sweet Start Childcare 2 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sweet Start Childcare 2 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 8 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 Sweet Start Childcare 2 care for?

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

Does Sweet Start Childcare 2 accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Sweet Start Childcare 2's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sweet Start Childcare 2 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 868-6002 to ask.

What is Sweet Start Childcare 2's phone number?

(469) 868-6002.

Where is Sweet Start Childcare 2?

534 E Wheatland Rd, Duncanville, TX 75116. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Are People Too Before & After School, under 0.1 miles away.

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