Hopewell Development Center
5144 Dolphin Rd, Dallas, TX
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YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 20, 2015, for up to 90 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $175 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
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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744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“CCR was not informed about the change in site director, who was appointed in April 2025”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
“Three staff member did not have current certification in CPR and 1st aid.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
“The center did not have the most recent inspection form.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
744.2001 - Planned Activities for Children in Care
“During the annual inspection, it was observed that children exhibited disruptive behavior in the cafeteria. This behavior included running, throwing toys, taking items from other children, and shouting.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
744.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment in their methods of redirecting a child's behavior. In an effort to manage the child's biting behavior, the caregiver pretended to bite the child as part of their interaction.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
744.2105(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“The standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. Children are being yelled at attempts to correct their behavior.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
744.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene when necessary
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers were observed on video sitting down and did not make themselves available to intervene when informed that a child was continuing to bite another child on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“One child with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
744.2655(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“The medication supplied to the center for emergency purposes was not contained in its original packaging.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
744.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Food Allergy Emergency Plan
“At the time of the inspection, 3 children had food allergies and an emergency plan was not observed in their files.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
744.605(11) - Required Admission Information-Physician Information
“One child's file did not have physician information or a medical facility address.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional and parent.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional and parent.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2022
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional and parent.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 20, 2015.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 902-9076 to ask.
(469) 902-9076.
7420 La Vista Dr, Dallas, TX 75214. The nearest other daycare we list is Lumin Montessori Toddler Program, 0.4 miles away.