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St. Paul Christian Academy

5725 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75241 · Dallas County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

St. Paul Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 152 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 31 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (6 of 31). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 26% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #270 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 19% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 19%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #270 of 328 centers in Dallas
6High risk
11Medium High risk
11Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
31 citations from 21 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 16, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundOct 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 8, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication6
Training & qualifications5
Other standards4
Records & paperwork4
Building & playground safety3
Food & feeding3
Sleep safety2
Staff ratios2
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 27, 2026InspectionSleep safety
AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant §746.2427(a)
7 week infant was observed sleeping face down in crib.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2026
MediumMar 18, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace §746.2207(b)
At the time of inspection, school age children are using their cells phones to watch videos and play games.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 3, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
At the time of inspection, attendance documentation is not accurate.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 2, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence §746.305(a)(1)
Childcare Regulations was not notified in the required timeframe when the operation had been damaged and rendered unsafe.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
Medium LowJan 16, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation has not entered the number of employees who left the operation in 2025.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2026
MediumSep 2, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name §746.3501(5)
Vasolen onitment was not labeled at the diaper changing station.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
MediumSep 2, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation does not have records of fire drills conducted in 2025.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
Medium HighSep 2, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Infant bottles were not labeled with the infant's name.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
HighMay 1, 2025InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
When entering builidng, the caregiver was walking down the hallway. I followed her to her room and there were two infants playing alone on the floor in the middle of the room. There was no other adults in the room with the children.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
Medium HighMay 1, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Baby bottles are not labeled with child's name.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
HighMay 1, 2025InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
Upon entering infant room, there was a child in the in the bouncy seat. Caregiver was asked how long had the child been in the bouncy seat and caregiver stated "About 30 minutes."
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 29, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
A caregiver stated this form of prohibited punishment is allowed at the operation. In addition, the method of punishment was explained by a child.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2025
Medium LowSep 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record §746.1329(b)(1)
At that time of inspection, one staff file lacked documentation of 22 hours of training for the training year Jan 2023-24.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2024
MediumSep 23, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
At the time of inspection, 4 childrens files lacked immunization documentation.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2024
MediumSep 23, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
At the time of inspection, 2 children's files lacked health statement documentation.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2024
Medium LowSep 23, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
At the time of inspection, 1 staff file lacked documentation of the notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2024
Medium HighOct 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
I observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the hallway across from the toddler room (tweeners room).
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
A child was observed in a bouncer seat and was not strapped in.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 8, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
The two infant classrooms were observed with bottle and cups that were not labeled with the children name.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 28, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
2 cribs in the infant rooms had additional mattresses inside of the cribs. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 28, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policy was missing information on promotion of outdoor activity.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
HighOct 28, 2022InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads §746.2411(2)(A)
Three play yards did not have the manufacturers mattress and had an additional foam mattress. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Four out of 10 children records reviewed were missing emergency contact addresses.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
MediumOct 28, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Two infant rooms were observed allowing children under the age of 2 to watch television.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
Medium HighOct 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
The director staff file reviewed had 11 out of 30 annual training hours.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
Medium HighOct 28, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The infant room was observed with 5 children and 1 caregiver. The SAG is 1:4.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
MediumOct 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
9 out of 10 children records reviewed did not have current health statements on file.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
Medium HighOct 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Three out of five staff records reviewed did not have the required annual training hours.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
MediumNov 8, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Out of 4 children files evaulated 3 did not have health statements.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021
MediumNov 8, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Out of 3 files evaulated 2 did not have 24 current annual clock hours.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021
MediumNov 8, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
Director does not have 30 current annual clock hours of training.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity152 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 22, 2020
DirectorJeanelle Winn
Phone2143719429
State operation #1694560

Common questions

Does St. Paul Christian Academy take infants?

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

What are St. Paul Christian Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does St. Paul Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does St. Paul Christian Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask St. Paul Christian Academy 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. Paul Christian Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 27, 2026: “AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does St. Paul Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #270 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 19% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was St. Paul Christian Academy last inspected?

Sep 28, 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 1694560 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.