Ideal Day Care and Learning Center
1000 E RED BIRD LN, DALLAS, TX 75241 2534Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
- 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. 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.
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Oct 3, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical3 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 3, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface746.3503(a)
Sep 25, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.746.1315(a)
- Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required746.1309(a)
- Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance746.801(5)
- Required Personnel Records746.901
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