The Children's Preschool Center
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75218 ยท Texas operation #1627195
Record summary
1 citation, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (1 citation in all, from 3 inspections); last inspection Sep 21, 2026.
0 of 1 citation were 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
- 1450 Old Gate Ln Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75218
- Phone
- (214) 823-2119
- Ages served
- Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 134 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 1, 2016
- Director
- Laurie Darlak
- Programs
- Accredited, Part Time Care
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
Sep 21, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.
State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"
Inspector's note: Three food allergy forms were missing parent signature.
Corrected Sep 25, 2026, verified by the state Sep 22, 2026.
Nov 6, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 3, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 0 citations. 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: The Children's Preschool Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1627195.
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