Smile of A Child Learning Center
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75217 ยท Texas operation #1630566
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 Oct 13, 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
- 515 N Saint Augustine Dr, Dallas, TX 75217
- Phone
- (972) 677-7137
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 26, 2016
- Director
- Lindsay Paul
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Field Trips
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
Oct 13, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 19, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.
State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"
Inspector's note: The wooden fence outside has become disconnected at one point, exposing nails.The wooden fence outside is damaged and has come apart at one point, exposing dangerous nails.
Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified by the state Mar 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 9, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits 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: Smile of A Child Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1630566.
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