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Munger Square Educational Child Care Center

5302 Junius St, Dallas, TX 75214 · Dallas County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Munger Square Educational Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 66 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 22). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #283 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 15% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 15%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #283 of 328 centers in Dallas
7High risk
11Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
22 citations from 16 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Sleep safety4
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding3
Other standards2
Child protection1
Records & paperwork1
Supervision1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits §746.5209(c)
The emergency exit in the infant room was blocked by a bouncer. The operation came into compliance when the caregiver removed the items from in front of the door.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The sanitation inspection was not current. The last inspection occured on 8/6/2025.
Correction verified Oct 1, 2026
MediumAug 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Two caregivers were missing training for, Handling and disposing of Hazardous material, emergency preparedness, responding to emergencies due to allergic reactions, preventing & controlling the spread of communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2026
HighDec 29, 2025Found during an investigationChild protection
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation §746.1201(5)
This standard was pulled as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. The director was made aware of the allegation of abuse on 12/12/2025 and failed to make a report.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2026
Medium HighOct 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
The operation has not had the hole on the secondary playground identified in a prior inspections as a hazard; filled.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2025
HighOct 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits §746.5209(c)
The emergency exit for the infant classroom was blocked by a bouncer. The operation came into compliance when the director removed the item from in front of the exit.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
One of the two caregivers is still missing two hours of required training and the other is missing five hours of required training.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2025
MediumSep 23, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Three infants did not have updated feeding instructions. All three were last updated in July of 2025.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2025
Medium HighSep 23, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Two out of six staff did not complete twelve hours of their required twenty four hours of annual training.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2025
Medium HighSep 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
The operation has not had a hole on the secondary playground identified in a prior inspection as a hazard; filled.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2025
HighApr 22, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A disinfectant bottle was left in reach of children in the infant classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the disinfectant bottle to a higher surface.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 14, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
A concern regarding discipline was not reported to licensing.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2025
Medium HighSep 24, 2024InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
A caregiver was observed playing games on her personal tablet while supervising the children during nap time.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2024
HighSep 24, 2024InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A caregiver was observed leaving a room unsupervised with seven children during nap time to take a child to a bathroom across the room. A caregiver was playing games on a tablet while supervising children during nap time.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2024
Medium HighSep 24, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway §746.2909(4)
The arrangement in the preschool room during nap time did not provide space for the children and the caregivers to walk without going over other children.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2024
MediumSep 18, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children §746.2505(3)
Toys and supplies were not accesible to the children.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024
Medium HighSep 18, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats §746.2403(5)
The arragement of the cribs did not provide suficient space between them in order to allow the cargeivers to work and walk betwen the cribs. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024
HighSep 18, 2024InspectionOther standards
Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene §746.2403(1)
The arrangement between the cribs did not allowed caregivers to see all infants at glance. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024
Medium HighJun 10, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
During the inspection, it was observed that numerous classrooms lacked sufficient lighting
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
Medium HighJun 10, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area - Crib Placement §746.2403(4)
During an inspection, it was observed that the infant cribs failed to provide adequate space to prevent other children from gaining access inside the adjacent cribs or to allow sufficient space for walking between them.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
MediumJun 10, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met §746.1613(a)
During naptime, an observation of an infant classroom revealed a child-to-adult ratio that exceeded the standard by one child.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
Medium HighApr 4, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
At the time of the inspection, two children with food allergies did not have emergency allergy plans completed by a health care professional.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity66 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 15, 2024
DirectorKathy Rivera
Phone4692482905
State operation #1792069

Common questions

Does Munger Square Educational Child Care Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Munger Square Educational Child Care Center’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Munger Square Educational Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Munger Square Educational Child Care Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Munger Square Educational Child Care Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Dallas, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Munger Square Educational Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 25, 2026: “No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Munger Square Educational Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #283 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 15% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Munger Square Educational Child Care Center last inspected?

Aug 25, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1792069 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.