Southern Crest Day Care Ctr
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75216 ยท Texas operation #302172
Record summary
1 citation, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (1 citation in all, from 4 inspections); last inspection Nov 9, 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
- 2324 Locust Ave, Dallas, TX 75216
- Phone
- (214) 371-3016
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jun 3, 1986
- Director
- Cecilia Henderson
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Transportation to/from School, 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
Nov 9, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 30, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 24, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk The director must complete 30 hours of annual training.
State rule 746.1311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required"
Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 15, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit 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: Southern Crest Day Care Ctr on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #302172.
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