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Union Christian Academy

3312 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75224
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2005

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About Union Christian Academy

Union Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 7, 2005, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 36 visits in the last 3 years and cited 56 rules across 22 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 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 capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Union 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.
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 Union Christian Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2005
License number
#841400
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Summary

36 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 22 of 36 visits · 56 rules in all · 56 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 13
  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Food and nutrition 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 3

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. Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “The operation does not have a section in their operational policy regarding procedures for inclusive care for children with special care needs.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026

  4. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 24, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

      “Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation it was determined that the operation left a child on the operation's vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify CCR when a child was left on the operation's vehicle alone.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

  7. Apr 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2507(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play

      “The children at the operation have not had outside time since April 3, 2026.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “The safety alarm on the operation's vehicle was not observed to be in working order at the time of the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

  8. Apr 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One child's file was missing a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.8641 - Requirements during probation

      “The operation did not have any documentation of caregiver observations from the month of March available for review as required by their probation conditions. The operation staff received and acknowledged the probation information including the required time frame for conducting an audit on their children's and staff files. The operation did not conduct an audit on their children's files and staff files within 30 days of the start of the probation period, as required by their conditions. During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

  9. Mar 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Three children's files were missing health statments. One child was missing custody documnetations.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The operation's Director and caregivers did not have the required training topics within their annual trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.8641 - Requirements during probation

      “The operation staff received and acknowledged the probation information including the required time frame for conducting an audit on their children's and staff files. The operation did not conduct an audit on their children's files and staff files within 30 days of the start of the probation period, as required by their conditions. During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

  10. Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.8641 - Requirements during probation

      “During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026

Show 40 earlier visits
  1. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

      “An infant was observed asleep with a bottle in a rocker for at least 20 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “One child was observed in a restrictive device for 1.5 hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

  5. Aug 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

      “One classroom was left unsupervised for 14 minutes during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025

    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

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

      “One caregiver was observed propping an infant's bottle with a blanket in a swing. The infant was not able to hold the bottle.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “One caregiver interviewed reported that children may be in restrictive devices for up to 30 minutes without eating. Two children were observed in a restrictive device for over 30 minutes. The children were not eating during this time.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025

  6. Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 4, 2025Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “A caregiver was observed popping a child with their hand.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

    • 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 caregiver was observed leaving one child unattended in a classroom for about three minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(a) - Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks

      “A child was not offered lunch during lunch time.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver was observed pulling a highchair with a child seated inside of it from the cafeteria, through the hallway and into the child's classroom. The child was not strapped in.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child was subjected to harsh and profane language.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “One child was observed being placed in a high chair. The child was not strapped in.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “A caregiver left a child in a highchair with no food or activities for over two and a half hours to prevent the child from running in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

  8. Jul 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.5204 - Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan

      “A fire drill was practiced at the time of inspection. The caregivers were not following their emergency preparedness plan. Caregivers did not bring documentation: Authorization for emergency care for each child in care. Two students in care did not have emergency contact information brought outside during the fire drill.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

  9. Jul 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.5204 - Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan

      “A fire drill was practiced at the time of inspection. The caregivers were not following their emergency preparedness plan. Caregivers did not bring documentation: Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care, authorization for emergency care for each child in care, or thechild tracking system information for children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Feeding instructions for one infant are not current.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “Safety documentation for fire drills and documentation for testing or checking carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors were not documented for the month of June.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

      “One 18-23 month class and one three year old class did not follow their activity schedule time for outdoor activities. Despite the clear skies and temperature of 82 degrees, the caregivers made the decision to stay indoors and skip outdoor time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025

  10. Jun 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.607 - Signed Admission Form

      “A parent of two students did not sign admission paperwork.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “The infant classroom had greater than an 18 month age difference between the youngest and oldest child. The youngest child in the room was three months and the oldest child in the room was 23 months. This was corrected at inspection when the 3 month old was moved out of the classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The interior of one restroom sink cabinet in the infant classroom shows advanced signs of water damage and deterioration and dead cockroaches are located in the Pre-K classroom restroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

  11. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  12. May 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “Two newly enrolled students do not have admission paperwork.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      “One infant requiring feeding instructions does not have feeding instructions on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025

  13. May 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “The following information is missing from children's records: 1) six students need completed physician information 2) one students needs parent permission for emergency medical authorization 3) five students need a health statement 4) nine students need completed emergency contact information”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Personnel trainings were not available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025

  14. Mar 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Out of 15 children's files reviewed, 13 were found to be missing the following information: - Eight files did not have a parent signature. - Four files were missing documentation for emergency medical attention. - Three files lacked the emergency contact address. - Eleven files did not include the admission date.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

  15. Mar 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A storage room contains a bottle of laundry detergent accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection by moving the detergent to a higher shelf and closing the door.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Eight children's files were reviewed and were missing the following: 1. Emergency medical attention documentation 2. Special care documentation 3. Emergency contact address 4. Provided operational policies 5. School name and phone number 6. Health Statement 7. Water activities”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2025

  16. Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Aug 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System

      “A smoke detector in one classroom has been beeping for several weeks. This has been known to center staff and has not been addressed.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “Smoke detector testing has not been documented for the 2024 calendar year.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024

  19. Aug 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “One classroom had chemicals accessible to children. Chemicals were located in a cabinet without a child lock.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024

  20. Aug 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “Two caregivers do not have pediatric first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “One classroom had chemicals accessible to children due to a child lock that the caregiver was aware was broken.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Six out of eight caregivers are missing 746.1309(e)(4) preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Three out of eight caregivers are missing 746.1309(e)(1) emergency preparedness training, and four out of eight caregivers are missing 746.1309(e)(2) preventing and controlling the spread of communicable disease.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Four of the four infants enrolled in the 0-11 month class do not have current feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

      “Caregivers do not have access to the locked gates on the playground. The gates serve as a secondary exit out of the outdoor play area.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024

  21. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  22. May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Mar 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “One caregiver is missing pediatric first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “Children's hands were not washed after diaper changing. Children were requested to throw away their own diaper before returning to the group.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Completed emergency contact information was not available for two of the ten child files reviewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “A caregiver that cares for children under 24 months is missing shaken baby, SIDS, and early childhood brain development for the 2022-2023 training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024

  25. Feb 20, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. The center director was made aware of allegations of sexual abuse and failed to report this.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver hit a child with their hand and another caregiver hit a different child with an instrument.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Children were left unattended on the school bus when the driver went into a school, and they were left unattended when the driver went to get gas.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

  26. Nov 6, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver displayed poor judgment when a derogatory remark was used to point out a child's misbehavior.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they hit a child on the back of the head.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

  27. Sep 28, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “1 of 10 student files did not include a phone number, address, and name for an emergency pick up person.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      “Two infants, not yet ready for table food, did not have feeding instructions on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “No orientation training was on file for 3 of 10 staff members.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “A vehicle transporter and the center director did not have transportation training on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2023

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      “The operation's vehicle used to transport children in care did not include emergency medical transportation information.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “Two infant care teachers did not have required infant trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “1 of 10 student files did not include current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2023

  28. Sep 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  29. Aug 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  30. Jul 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  31. Jul 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “It was determined that a caregiver used her hand to hit a child as a form of guidance.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2023

  32. Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  33. Jan 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “Adequate storage space was not available in an infant classroom for each child's personal belongings.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023

  34. Nov 8, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Feeding instructions were not available for infants in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include 24 complete training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the infant was removed from the restrictive device and placed in a crib to sleep.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      “Infants in care did not have daily reports available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      “Emergency medical contact information was not available for children being transported by the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside

      “The emergency diagram did not include a designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as this information was added to emergency diagrams.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include an employee affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication 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. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as this information was added to the emergency preparedness plan.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “3 staff members responsible for transporting children in care did not have transportation training available.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

      “1 staff member did not have required pre-service training hours prior to being counted in ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022

  35. Mar 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  36. Mar 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  37. Mar 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  38. Dec 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  39. Dec 3, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  40. Nov 18, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation has an expired health inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings

      “The playground's activity equipment has a long screw exposed.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “The staff member that transports the children has not completed transportation safety training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth

      “The loose fill in the playground area was not at the proper depth.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021

    • TransportationHigh risk

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

      “The transportation vehicles did not have a child safety alarm system.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “The operation's fire inspection has expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation failed to document fire drills were conducted during operating hours. The last documented fire drill was done in April 2021 and May 2021 for carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “The operation allowed an individual to be present before knowing the background check status.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021

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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Is Union Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 7, 2005.

When was Union Christian Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 36 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Union Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 56 rules across 22 of 36 visits in the last 3 years; 56 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 Union Christian Academy care for?

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

Does Union Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Union Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Union Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 372-9822 to ask.

What is Union Christian Academy's phone number?

(214) 372-9822.

Where is Union Christian Academy?

3312 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75224. The nearest other daycare we list is Metropolitan Christian Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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