Skillman Child Development
Skillman Child Development is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 300 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1997. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 4 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (2 of 4). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 50% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #81 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 75% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Two classrooms did not have adequate lighting available for nap time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers opened the blinds to allow more light to enter the room.
This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately two minutes.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation, and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately four minutes.
This standard was evaluated, and found to deficient. Electrical Outlets in the gym were not covered.
About this center
Common questions
Does Skillman Child Development take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Skillman Child Development’s hours?
9 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Skillman Child Development accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Skillman Child Development cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Skillman Child Development for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Dallas, is $44.00 a day for toddlers, $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $39.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Skillman Child Development had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 19, 2023: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Skillman Child Development compare with other daycares in Dallas?
It is tied for #81 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 75% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Skillman Child Development last inspected?
Feb 19, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 524208 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.