2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center

Childcare Center|4255 S R L THORNTON FWY, Dallas, TX 75224|(214) 372-2800|2ndstepdaycare.com

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 1147066
Expires: November 5, 2026
Licensed Capacity: 198 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

16 records

November 18, 2025routine#862230710
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
November 14, 2025complaint#862359568
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 20, 2025routine#862230709
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 9, 2025routine#862230708
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
High
The safety alarms on the operation's vehicles were not observed to be in working order at the time of the inspection.
746.5625(c)Corrected 2025-10-09
October 24, 2024routine#862230707
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 17, 2024routine#862230706
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 21, 2023routine#862230705
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 16, 2023routine#862230704
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 6, 2023routine#862230703
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 5, 2023complaint#862359567
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
High
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation. A bus driver transported a school aged student who was no longer enrolled with the operation.
746.5617(a)(1)Corrected 2023-05-04
November 10, 2022routine#862230702
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 31, 2022routine#862230701
3 violations found (3 high severity).
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
High
Loose fill around the rock climbing equipment did not meet a depth of six inches.
746.4907(a)(1)Corrected 2022-11-07
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
High
Two students with doctor diagnosed food allergies do not have food allergy plans on file with the operation.
746.605(16)Corrected 2022-11-18
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
High
Two directors did not received SIDS and shaken baby training for the 2021-2022 training year.
746.1311(d)Corrected 2022-11-04
November 12, 2021routine#862230700
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
November 11, 2021self-report#862359566
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 12, 2021routine#862230699
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 9, 2021self-report#862359565
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations

Availability

198 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$950 – $1,350/mo

By age group

Infant$1,200 – $1,650

Toddler$1,050 – $1,450

Preschool$950 – $1,350

School-age$550 – $850

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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