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Sherandas Playhouse II

2124 N Prairie Creek Rd, Dallas, TX 75227 · Dallas County
Accepts child care subsidies

Sherandas Playhouse II is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 162 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2001. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 9). None of them came in the last 12 months. 33% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #239 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 29% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 29%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #239 of 328 centers in Dallas
1High risk
8Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 9 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Training & qualifications2
Records & paperwork1
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 25, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
The operation did not have daily sheets available for 3 children in care that were 17 months and under. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver completed the daily sheets during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 2, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
One out of four caregiver files reviewed did not have the required amount of training hours.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2022
HighSep 2, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinquisher in two vehicles used for transportation was obseved to be empty. This was corrected at inspection when the operation purchased new fire extinquishers for the vehicles.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 2, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There were several holes in a wall in a 3 year old class. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver placed an easel in front of the area to obstruct the children from having access to the area.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
Medium HighSep 2, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation §746.4001
The operation did not have a first aid kit on a vehicle used to transport children. This was corrected at inspection when the operation placed a first aid kit on the vehicle.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 2, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose-fill located on the school age playground did not measure at least six inches around the fall zones.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
Medium HighApr 5, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
There were cleaning chemicals out and within reach of children.
Correction verified May 6, 2022
Medium HighApr 1, 2022Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The daycare's building and grounds needs to be uncluttered and cleaned. There are visible smudges on walls, and stacked items in each room of the daycare on shelves and surfaces.
Correction verified May 6, 2022
Medium HighFeb 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There was a nail observed sticking out from the boarder of the play equipment that presented a hazard.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity162 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours04:00 AM-08:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Licensed sinceSep 14, 2001
DirectorSheranda Henderson
Phone2143889399
State operation #556594

Common questions

Does Sherandas Playhouse II take infants?

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

What are Sherandas Playhouse II’s hours?

4 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Sunday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Sherandas Playhouse II accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Sherandas Playhouse II cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Sherandas Playhouse II 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 Sherandas Playhouse II had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 2, 2022: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Sherandas Playhouse II compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #239 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 29% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Sherandas Playhouse II last inspected?

Mar 17, 2026. No violations were found 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 556594 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.