Daycare RecordChild care inspection records

St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's Center

3204 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75206 · Dallas County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 144 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 13). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 23% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #264 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 21%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #264 of 328 centers in Dallas
1High risk
9Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 10 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 5, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 21, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Food & feeding2
Sleep safety1
Supervision1
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

HighApr 21, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child and placed them in the crib.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
There was two outlets uncovered in rooms with children under the age of five. The operation came into compliance when both outlets were covered.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
In Infant 1B three infants were sitting in the chairs of the horseshoe table without being strapped in. The operation came into compliance when the teacher fastened all three infants into the safety straps.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 19, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
In the preschool classroom the caregiver did not have documentation for ages of children in the class.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
Medium HighMay 23, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Five out of ten children records viewed did not have emergency contact information properly filled out.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025
MediumMay 23, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operational policies did not have procedures for supporting inclusive services.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025
Medium HighJul 9, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child's food allergy plan has not been signed by a parent.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
MediumJul 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities §746.2206(1)
Two classrooms did not outline outdoor time in the daily schedule.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
Medium HighJul 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Most fire drills for the 2024 calendar year were not completed in under three minutes.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2024
Medium HighJul 21, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
The required Food Allergy Plan was not signed by the Healthcare Professional or Parent.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2023
MediumJul 21, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
A child's epi-pen expired 07/15/2022.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2023
Medium HighJul 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Safety Hazards were on playground during the inspection (rusted broken fence, protruding bolts on trim around fence, broken flower pot, metal trim around classroom door).
Correction verified Aug 2, 2023
Medium HighAug 24, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap §746.4807(b)
Use zones of the playground swing structure overlap use zones of other playground equipment.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity144 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 25, 2016
DirectorMartha Alcantara
Phone2148239199
State operation #1616780

Common questions

Does St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's Center take infants?

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

What are St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's 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 St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's 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 St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 21, 2026: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's Center compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #264 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's Center last inspected?

May 5, 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 1616780 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.