SMU Child Care Center
DALLAS, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address3000 DANIEL AVE DALLAS TX- 75205 1434
CityDALLAS, TX
CountyDALLAS
Phone2147685437
Operating details
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity84
SubsidiesN
License dateJanuary 23, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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3000 DANIEL AVE DALLAS TX- 75205 1434, DALLAS, TX
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/29/2025
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 746.41357/29/2025
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The operation did not have a current Child Product Certification on file. The last certification form was dated 8/21/23. The operation came into compliance when the director completed the certification form.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.51019/24/2024
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Operation did not have a copy of current Fire Inspection at the time of inspection.
Corrected 10/1/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,786/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: DALLAS, DALLAS County
- Capacity: 84
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 8
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