2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center
4.1· 20 reviews
4255 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy
7 state visits · 1 rule cited (3 yrs)
Daycares in Dallas, TX
Daycare centers and home daycares in Dallas, by ZIP code, with the ages each one serves, its hours and, where Texas publishes them, its inspection records.
- daycares in Dallas
- 434
- daycare centers
- 343
- home daycares
- 91
- take infants
- 298
All daycares in Dallas
Showing 1 to 30 of 434
4 Heaven Sakes Learning Center
5.0· 1 review3650 N Buckner Blvd Ste 110A, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMOpen after 7 PM12 state visits · 4 rules cited (3 yrs)ABC Kidz Paradize
5.0· 14 reviewsDallas, TX 75287 · address shared with families
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy3 state visits · 1 rule cited (3 yrs)Abugida Academy
4.3· 43 reviews11501 Plano Rd, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy23 state visits · 15 rules cited (3 yrs)Adventure Kids Playcare
3.7· 105 reviews5915 Forest Ln Ste 330, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-ageOpen after 7 PMWeekend hours20 state visits · 27 rules cited (3 yrs)A+ Highpointe Academy
3.2· 9 reviews3211 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy7 state visits · 14 rules cited (3 yrs)A+ HighPointe Academy
3610 Bonnie View Rd, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy11 state visits · 15 rules cited (3 yrs)Aishas Learning Center
3.2· 16 reviews2750 E Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy10 state visits · 7 rules cited (3 yrs)Akiba Yavneh Academy
12324 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-age6 state visits · 7 rules cited (3 yrs)ALC Early Care and Education Centers
4.2· 15 reviews6610 Tyree St, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy4 state visits · 1 rule cited (3 yrs)Alcuin School
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX
Toddlers onlyPosts tuition13 state visits · 5 rules cited (3 yrs)AlphaBest @ Buckner Prep-Cityscape
8510 Military Pkwy, Dallas, TX
Preschool to school-ageAccepts subsidy4 state visits · 7 rules cited (3 yrs)Alphabest @ CityScape-Early Childhood Center
6015 Lindsley Ave, Dallas, TX
Preschool only5 state visits · 3 rules cited (3 yrs)Alphabest @ CityScape-East Grand Preparatory
6211 E Grand Ave, Dallas, TX
Preschool to school-ageAccepts subsidy5 state visits · 7 rules cited (3 yrs)Althea King
Dallas, TX 75216 · address shared with families
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy5 state visits · 14 rules cited (3 yrs)Amanda Wright-Maloy
Dallas, TX 75228 · address shared with families
Toddlers to preschool1 state visit · 0 rules cited (3 yrs)American Care Academy
4.2· 53 reviews530 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy12 state visits · 2 rules cited (3 yrs)American Care Academy Pleasant Grove
4.4· 36 reviews1227 N Masters Dr, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy17 state visits · 3 rules cited (3 yrs)A Missionary COGIC Learning Center
7460 S Westmoreland Rd Ste 105, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy11 state visits · 19 rules cited (3 yrs)Ana Torres
5.0· 26 reviewsDallas, TX 75287 · address shared with families
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy3 state visits · 1 rule cited (3 yrs)Angelica Arellano
Dallas, TX 75216 · address shared with families
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy11 state visits · 27 rules cited (3 yrs)Angels on Earth Learning & Adventure Center
4.7· 15 reviews2805 Peavy Rd, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy18 state visits · 8 rules cited (3 yrs)Annebelle Jenkins
Dallas, TX 75243 · address shared with families
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 7 PMWeekend hoursNo state visits on record (3 yrs)Annette's Day Care Center Too!
1.2· 17 reviews3034 S Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-ageOpen after 7 PMWeekend hours4 state visits · 2 rules cited (3 yrs)Ann & Nate Levine Early Childcare Center
18011 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-age3 state visits · 3 rules cited (3 yrs)Antoinette Lipscomb
Dallas, TX 75241 · address shared with families
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy7 state visits · 12 rules cited (3 yrs)Aramis Hunter
Dallas, TX 75249 · address shared with families
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 4 rules cited (3 yrs)Ascension Day School
5.0· 1 review8787 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX
Infants to school-age5 state visits · 3 rules cited (3 yrs)
By ZIP code
Browse Dallas by ZIP code
Each ZIP code has its own page with every Dallas daycare in it.
State record
Inspection records in Dallas
In the last 3 years, 336 of the 434 Dallas daycares had at least one rule cited by Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. A cited rule is a finding on the day of a visit, not a judgement of the daycare today. Each listing shows its visits in the state's own words.
| Rules cited, last 3 years | Daycares | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No rules cited | 98 | 23% |
| 1 to 2 rules | 113 | 26% |
| 3 to 5 rules | 94 | 22% |
| 6 to 10 rules | 71 | 16% |
| 11 or more rules | 58 | 13% |
Cost
What daycare costs in Dallas
Full-time infant care in Dallas County has a median of $194 a week at a center and $172 at a home daycare. A year at the center median is 14% of the county's median household income. Each daycare sets its own price, so call to ask.
Infant
Center$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
Before you enroll
Choosing a daycare in Dallas
- 1
Check the license first
Every listing shows its Texas license and the state's visits. Read the most recent visits before you call.
- 2
Infant care
298 Dallas daycares take infants. Ask about the waitlist, how many babies each caregiver has and safe sleep.
- 3
Visit before you enroll
Go during the day, watch a room at work and bring your questions. Ask to see the most recent inspection report.
Questions
Questions about daycare in Dallas
How many daycares are in Dallas, TX?
434 licensed daycares are listed in Dallas: 343 child care centers and 91 home daycares, across 45 ZIP codes. Use the filters above to narrow the list by age, hours or program.
How many Dallas daycares take infants?
298 Dallas daycares take infants, by the state record. A daycare without this tag may still take infants, so ask when you call.
Do Dallas daycares accept child care subsidies?
Yes, 203 Dallas daycares accept child care subsidies, by the state record or their own description. Ask each one whether it has a spot for a child paid by a subsidy right now.
How much does daycare cost in Dallas?
Full-time infant care in Dallas County has a median of $194 a week at a center and $172 at a home daycare (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022). Ask each daycare for its current rates.
Can I see a Dallas daycare's inspection record?
Yes. Each listing shows the visits Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation published and every cited rule in the state's words, with the date it was corrected where the state gives one.
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