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YMCA @ The Lamplighter School
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $175
- year first permitted
- 2005
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About
About YMCA @ The Lamplighter School
YMCA @ The Lamplighter School is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 18, 2005, for up to 80 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA @ The Lamplighter School 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).
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 @ The Lamplighter School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2005
- License number
- #841003- 806
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Apr 21, 2026Visit1 rule cited
744.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One out of four personnel records were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation did not notify child care regulation within the required time frame when the director changed”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation has conducted fire drills exceeding the 3 minute evacuation timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“The operation has a child with a known allergy that requires an epi pen without an allergy action plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
- Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation did not notify child care regulation within the required time frame when the director changed”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
744.3651 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“Documentation provided show last gas inspection was 7/10/2018.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022
744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Documentation provided shows the operation last inspection was 5/10/2018”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA @ The Lamplighter School
Is YMCA @ The Lamplighter School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 18, 2005.
When was YMCA @ The Lamplighter School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA @ The Lamplighter School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 YMCA @ The Lamplighter School care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does YMCA @ The Lamplighter School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are YMCA @ The Lamplighter School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YMCA @ The Lamplighter School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 902-9076 to ask.
What is YMCA @ The Lamplighter School's phone number?
(469) 902-9076.
Where is YMCA @ The Lamplighter School?
11611 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75229. The nearest other daycare we list is Claire's Christian Day School, 0.5 miles away.