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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
Location and nearby daycares
1000 E Red Bird Ln, Dallas, TX 75241 · Dallas County · 18 licensed daycares in 75241
Capacity rank 5 of 18 in this ZIP
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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
- 746.2427(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.5617(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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
- 746.1301(a)(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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