Merit Children's Academy
5835 Penrose Ave, Dallas, TX
YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas
- licensed capacity
- 175
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas
YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 22, 2014, for up to 175 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 175 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 175 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $164 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 YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 175 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1522688
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 6 visits
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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 8 visits
- Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“The operation did not follow the conditions, restrictions, or both that the CBCU has placed on the subject's presence at your operation. A caregiver with a provisional background was allowed to take a group of children to the restroom alone.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2022
- Feb 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas
Is YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 22, 2014.
When was YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 6 visits in the last 3 years. 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 YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas care for?
175, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas' hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 902-9076 to ask.
What is YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas' phone number?
(469) 902-9076.
Where is YMCA @ Mockingbird Dallas?
5828 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206. The nearest other daycare we list is Merit Children's Academy, 0.3 miles away.