SMU Child Care Center

DALLAS, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity84
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Est. price$1,786/mo

Contact information

Address3000 DANIEL AVE DALLAS TX- 75205 1434

CityDALLAS, TX

CountyDALLAS

Phone2147685437

Websitewww.smu.edu/campusservices/childcare

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

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.

9Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
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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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