Hope Cottage, Inc.
609 TEXAS ST, DALLAS, TX 75204Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 30% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Texas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Non Childcare
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must Include List of Medications Child Is Taking, Dosage, Frequency, and Reason Prescribed749.1371(5)
- Personnel records-Include Notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment Form as Specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059749.553(6)
Jan 22, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing Critical Injury or Illness That Warrants Treatment by a Medical Professional/hospitalization749.503(a)(2)(A)
Sep 12, 20252 Findings2 Administrative
- Implementation of Service Plan-Implement a Plan as Soon as All Team Members Have Reviewed and Signed It, but No Later Than 10 Days After Meeting749.1323
- Written Agreement-Agreement Must Specify Foster Parents' Commitment to Comply with Agency Policies Regarding Care of Children and Trips or Visits749.2487(b)(8)
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