Powerhouse Oak Cliff
4400 S R L THORNTON FWY, DALLAS, TX 75224 5110Childery 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
- 119
- 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 2024 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Jan 28, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical2 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 4 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation744.1301(a)(1)(A)
- Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required744.1311(a)
May 21, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervision Ensures Each Child?s Safety, Well-being, Including Physical Proximity and Auditory or Visual Awareness of Each Child?s on Going Activity744.1205(a)(4)
- Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily744.2007(b)(3)
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