Love and Light CDC

DALLAS, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

1.9based on state inspection data
Capacity50
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Est. price$1,569/mo

Contact information

Address2506 S LANCASTER RD DALLAS TX- 75216 2532

CityDALLAS, TX

CountyDALLAS

Phone2149918557

Operating details

Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM

DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

Capacity50

SubsidiesY

License dateJanuary 8, 2024

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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2506 S LANCASTER RD DALLAS TX- 75216 2532, 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 health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/10/2026

  • High9
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 746.52056/10/2026

    746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    THe fire drill documentation was not completed. No fire drill was conducted in the month of April.

    Corrected 6/17/2026
  2. High riskStandard 746.24015/6/2026

    746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

    Infant classroom were observed left unsupervised.

    Corrected 5/6/2026
  3. Medium riskStandard 746.6034/15/2026

    746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

    Four out of six children's records had incomplete health statements.

    Corrected 5/27/2026
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 746.16014/15/2026

    746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    One caregiver was supervising 7 children with a specified age of 12-17 months, which required a ratio of 1 caregiver to 5 children.

    Corrected 4/15/2026
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 746.18012/20/2026

    746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public

    The operation was observed to be operating out of required ratio for field trips. There were 11 children ranging in age from 4 months to 5 years old being supervised by 2 caregiver.

    Corrected 2/20/2026
  6. High riskStandard 746.56072/20/2026

    746.5607(e) - Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion

    6 out of 11 children were observed being transported without proper safety seats.

    Corrected 2/20/2026
  7. Medium riskStandard 746.17012/20/2026

    746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

    The operation had a total of 11 children, including two infants aged 4 and 17 months, which the required ratio of 1 caregiver to 10 children.

    Corrected 2/20/2026
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 746.56132/20/2026

    746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person

    The operation was observed transporting 11 children with only 5 seat belts available.

    Corrected 2/20/2026
  9. High riskStandard 745.6412/20/2026

    745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    A caregiver were providing direct care to children without submitting background checks request and receiving the eligible status.

    Corrected 2/23/2026
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 746.13162/20/2026

    746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    A caregiver was transporting children without proper transportation safety training.

    Corrected 2/27/2026
  11. High riskStandard 746.30012/20/2026

    746.3001 - Field Trips - Ensure Safety

    The operation failed to adhere to all safety requirements while on a field trip.

    Corrected 2/27/2026

2025

  1. High riskStandard 746.56259/19/2025

    746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

    At the time of inspection, safety alarm system is not installed on the vehicle.

    Corrected 9/30/2025
  2. High riskStandard 746.51019/19/2025

    746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    Annual Certification documentation is not available at the time of inspection for review.

    Corrected 9/30/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 746.52058/18/2025

    746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

    At the time of inspection current documentation is not available for review.

    Corrected 8/22/2025
  4. High riskStandard 746.12058/18/2025

    746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    At the time of inspection toddler eating while walking around classroom playing.

    Corrected 8/18/2025
  5. High riskStandard 746.56258/18/2025

    746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

    At the time of inspection, safety alarm system is not installed on the vehicle.

    Corrected 8/22/2025
  6. High riskStandard 746.51018/18/2025

    746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    At the time of inspection current documentaion available for review is dated 7-3-2024.

    Corrected 8/22/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 746.52058/18/2025

    746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

    At the time of inspection current documentaiton is not available for review.

    Corrected 8/22/2025
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 746.52058/18/2025

    746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    At the time of inspection, current documentation is not available for review.

    Corrected 8/22/2025
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 746.13013/6/2025

    746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    Two caregivers only had 2 clock hours of training available for review at the time of inspection for the previous training year (6/23 - 6/24).

    Corrected 3/14/2025
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 746.13011/14/2025

    746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    Two caregivers only had 2 clock hours of training available for review at the time of inspection for the previous training year (6/23 - 6/24).

    Corrected 3/3/2025
  11. Medium-High riskStandard 746.34011/14/2025

    746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The operation did not have a current health inspection on file. The health inspection was last completed in 2023.

    Corrected 1/28/2025
  12. Medium-Low riskStandard 746.9011/14/2025

    746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

    Three staff files lacked a notarized affidavit for applicants and a pre-employment affidavit for applicants.

    Corrected 1/22/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,569/month

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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: 50
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 3

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