St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's Center
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75206 · Texas operation #1616780
Record summary
1 high-risk · 6 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 5 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection May 5, 2026.
3 of 6 citations 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
- 3204 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75206
- Phone
- (214) 823-9199
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 144 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 25, 2016
- Director
- Martha Alcantara
- Programs
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
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
May 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 21, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.
State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"
Inspector's note: During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child and placed them in the crib.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 10, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 2, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Nov 19, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.
State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"
Inspector's note: In the preschool classroom the caregiver did not have documentation for ages of children in the class.
Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 2, 2025.
Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.
State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"
Inspector's note: In Infant 1B three infants were sitting in the chairs of the horseshoe table without being strapped in. The operation came into compliance when the teacher fastened all three infants into the safety straps.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"
Inspector's note: There was two outlets uncovered in rooms with children under the age of five. The operation came into compliance when both outlets were covered.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
May 23, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: Five out of ten children records viewed did not have emergency contact information properly filled out.
Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation's written policies must support inclusive services.
State rule 746.501(a)(30) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services"
Inspector's note: The operational policies did not have procedures for supporting inclusive services.
Corrected Jun 3, 2025, verified by the state Jun 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 3 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: St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1616780.
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