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Licensed center · Dallas, TX

Ideal Day Care And Learning Center

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
  • Capacity 100
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care

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1000 E Red Bird Ln
Dallas, TX 75241 Map and directions
Hours
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
100 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
7 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 100 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
1076746
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
June 2010
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

17 inspections on record, most recent Jun 24, 2026. 14 of 25 visits and reports cited a standard. 7 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 30, 2026Self-reported incident4 standards cited
    • 746.2427(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

      Per DFPS investigation a caregiver was observed placing an infant face down in the crib.

      Corrected Jun 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2401(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

      Per DFPS investigation, infant classroom was left unsupervised.

      Corrected Jun 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      Per DFPS investigation a caregiver was observed placing a blanket in the infant crib.

      Corrected Jun 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      Per DFPS investigation a caregiver was observed on their phone with their back turned to the infants.

      Corrected Jun 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Oct 2, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      The diaper changing area surface has large cracks that expose the inner material, creating a risk of scratches to children's skin.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 30, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Sep 11, 2025Inspection7 standards cited
    • 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      At the time of inspection, training certification is not available for review.

      Corrected Sep 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.801(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

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

      Corrected Sep 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      At the time of inspection, training certification is not available for revew.

      Corrected Sep 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      At the time of inspection, cerfication documentaton is available for review.

      Corrected Sep 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records

      At the time of inspection, personnel records are not being maintained. Documentation is not available for revew.

      Corrected Sep 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      At the time of inspection training certification is not available for review.

      Corrected Sep 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      At the time of inspection, cerfication documentaton is available for review.

      Corrected Sep 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 27, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.5617(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

      Transportation lists were not available for 2 weeks of the three-month time frame, relevant to the investigation.

      Corrected Oct 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 20, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.1301(a)(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

      Documentation of transportation training was not available for the director at the time of inspection.

      Corrected Sep 23, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 26, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      This standard was cited during a DFPS investigation inspection due to the operations doors not being able to secure.

      Corrected May 13, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Nov 9, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

37 standards cited across 17 inspections, most recently Jun 24, 2026. All 37 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High1130%
  • Medium High1746%
  • Medium822%
  • Medium Low13%
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
8 of 17 shown
Corrected at the visit
5 of 37 findings, 32 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Apr 30, 2026, 1 clean visit since

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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