SMU Child Care Center
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75205 ยท Texas operation #1676826
Record summary
2 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 2 inspections); last inspection Jul 28, 2026.
1 of 2 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 3000 Daniel Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
- Phone
- (214) 768-5437
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 23, 2019
- Director
- Shelia Davis
- Programs
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jul 28, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Gas lines and appliances must pass the required gas-leak inspection.
State rule 746.5401 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection"
Inspector's note: The operation has not had a recent gas inspection.
Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026.
Jul 29, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk The operation must post the link to the CPSC (product safety) website.
State rule 746.4135(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website"
Inspector's note: 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 while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 1 citation. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: SMU Child Care Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1676826.
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