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The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center

3939 S Polk St Ste 110, Dallas, TX 75224
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2020

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About The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center

The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 30, 2020, for up to 50 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 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 8 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
50 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 capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Parent Helper Daycare & 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 The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1701395
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 16 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2

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 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 25, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device

      “A child was observed asleep in a highchair.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “A child was observed asleep in a room alone.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat

      “A child under the age of 12 years old was seated in the front seat of the vehicle used to transport children to a field trip destination.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “An individual who did not have current transportation training transported children in care of the operation to a field trip destination.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

  4. Jan 16, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

  5. Nov 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

      “An infant was observed wandering off outside to the infant room during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Caregiver in the infant room was observed supervising seven infant children.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Nov 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Shelving and furniture in the infant classroom appears stained and soiled.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Two staff files do not have current pediatric CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “Fire drills were not documented for the months of June and July.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025

  8. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Sep 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

      “One crib in the 0-11 month classroom does not have a snugly fitting mattress.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.2411(2)(G) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Size of Mesh Openings

      “There are two holes measuring more than 1/4 inch in diameter for one play yard in the infant classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One classroom was over ratio during the inspection. There were eight infants, SAG: 12-17 months, with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when more caregivers arrived and all classrooms met ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024

  2. Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 8, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. The two year old classroom was over ratio by one student.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024

  4. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “A table manufactured for use with safety straps does not have safety straps on it. Children were observed at the table without being strapped in.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024

  6. Feb 28, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “Two of the five personnel files reviewed do not have a notarized affidavit on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child

      “A caregiver was observed turning away from the diaper changing table while an infant was on the table.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “One of the five children's records reviewed did not have completed information for a physician or emergency care facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed

      “A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after diaper changing.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “Four of the five children's records reviewed that have attended the operation for at least 12 months do not have a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Complete emergency contact information was not available for five of the five children's records reviewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The infant classroom was over ratio by one. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver returned to the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

      “Infant's hands were not washed after diaper changing.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “A transportation vehicle designed to seat eight people is not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “A table manufactured for use with safety straps does not have safety straps on it. Children were observed at the table without being strapped in.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

  7. Apr 27, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “1 of 6 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

      “There was no transportation training on file for the individual responsible for transporting children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “5 of 5 staff files reviewed did not include orientation training.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A child enrolled at the operation with a known food allergy did not have an emergency food allergy plan on file for review during the inpspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not include: How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “There was no current record of monthly fire drills.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “There was no current record of monthly carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguisher inspections.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

      “There was no list of names available for children being transported by the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

  8. Jun 24, 2022Visit3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current gas leak test conducted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

      “The caregiver in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of the children in care and did not have record of each child's age available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “The infants did not have infant feeding instructions available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022

  9. Jun 13, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current gas leak test conducted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

      “The caregiver in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of the children in care and did not have record of each child's age available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “Infants were observed to be seated in bouncers and highchairs without the use of safety straps. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the children were strapped into the seat or removed to meet compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “The infants did not have infant feeding instructions available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022

  10. Jun 10, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

      “Several children in the school-aged classroom confirmed that they'd been watching movies for at least over an hour.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “A infant was observed being allowed to sleep in a bouncer.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022

    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

      “Two infants who are unable to hold their own bottle to feedd themselves, were confirmed to have heavy blankets used to prop up their bottles for feeding.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

      “The caregiver in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of the children in care and did not have record of each child's age available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “There were six infants (SAG: 0-11 months) in the infant classroom with one caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups

      “A toddler was observed sleeping in a play yard with a training cup.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022

  11. May 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last documented inspection was in March 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current gas leak test conducted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “The infants did not have infant feeding instructions available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022

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 The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center

Is The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 30, 2020.

When was The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 8 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center care for?

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

Does The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Parent Helper Daycare & 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 The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 272-3822 to ask.

What is The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center's phone number?

(214) 272-3822.

Where is The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center?

3939 S Polk St Ste 110, Dallas, TX 75224. The nearest other daycare we list is A Special Love Childcare Academy Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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