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Pace and Ross Learning Center

3922 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75216 · Dallas County
Accepts child care subsidies

Pace and Ross Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 103 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1994. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (2 of 7). None of them came in the last 12 months. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #134 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 62% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 62%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#134 of 328 centers in Dallas
1High risk
3Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
7 citations from 13 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 18, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork2
Building & playground safety1
Caregiver conduct1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 17, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Field Trips - Copy of Food Allergy Plan and Medications needed §746.3001(5)
Medication was not taken with child during field trip.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2025
Medium HighMay 12, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
Active play space and equipment are not being inspected regulary for hazards.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
MediumMay 11, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
Parents were not notified of injury on the day of occurrence.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2025
Medium HighOct 3, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One of five evaluated children's files was observed to be missing emergency contact information. The director contacted the parent during the inspection and the emergency contact was added.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 23, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver used poor judgement when they fed a child who has a peanut allergy peanuts.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2022
MediumOct 18, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The daycare does not have updated written feeding instructions for an infant who is not ready for table food.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2021
MediumOct 18, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
The daycare is missing personnel training records required for transportation.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity103 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 5, 1994
DirectorBrenda Pace
Phone2143716206
State operation #508480

Common questions

Does Pace and Ross Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Pace and Ross Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Pace and Ross Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Pace and Ross Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 23, 2022: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Pace and Ross Learning Center compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is #134 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 62% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Pace and Ross Learning Center last inspected?

Jul 30, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 75216

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 508480 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.