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Union Christian Academy
3312 S POLK ST, Dallas TX 75224-3802 · License #841400 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Sylvia Martin
- Phone
- (214) 372-9822
- Website
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- Address
- 3312 S POLK ST, Dallas TX 75224-3802 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 75 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium
746.501(a)(30) · Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operation does not have a section in their operational policy regarding procedures for inclusive care for children with special care needs.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2026
- Medium High
746.2507(1) · Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
The children at the operation have not had outside time since April 3, 2026.
Corrected by May 22, 2026
- High
746.5625(b) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The safety alarm on the operation's vehicle was not observed to be in working order at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by May 22, 2026
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's file was missing a health statement.
Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
- High
745.8641 · Requirements during probation
The operation did not have any documentation of caregiver observations from the month of March available for review as required by their probation conditions. The operation staff received and acknowledged the probation information including the required time frame for conducting an audit on their children's and staff files. The operation did not conduct an audit on their children's files and staff files within 30 days of the start of the probation period, as required by their conditions. During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.
Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
Three children's files were missing health statments. One child was missing custody documnetations.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Medium
746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The operation's Director and caregivers did not have the required training topics within their annual trainings.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- High
745.8641 · Requirements during probation
The operation staff received and acknowledged the probation information including the required time frame for conducting an audit on their children's and staff files. The operation did not conduct an audit on their children's files and staff files within 30 days of the start of the probation period, as required by their conditions. During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
- High
745.8641 · Requirements during probation
During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
- High
746.2417(2)(B) · Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
One child was observed in a restrictive device for 1.5 hours.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- High
746.2426(a)(2) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
An infant was observed asleep with a bottle in a rocker for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- High
746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
One classroom was left unsupervised for 14 minutes during naptime.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
- High
746.2417(2)(B) · Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
One caregiver interviewed reported that children may be in restrictive devices for up to 30 minutes without eating. Two children were observed in a restrictive device for over 30 minutes. The children were not eating during this time.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
- High
746.2419(3) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
One caregiver was observed propping an infant's bottle with a blanket in a swing. The infant was not able to hold the bottle.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
- Medium
746.5204 · Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan
A fire drill was practiced at the time of inspection. The caregivers were not following their emergency preparedness plan. Caregivers did not bring documentation: Authorization for emergency care for each child in care. Two students in care did not have emergency contact information brought outside during the fire drill.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
- Medium
746.5204 · Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan
A fire drill was practiced at the time of inspection. The caregivers were not following their emergency preparedness plan. Caregivers did not bring documentation: Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care, authorization for emergency care for each child in care, or thechild tracking system information for children in care.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
- Medium
746.801(10) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Safety documentation for fire drills and documentation for testing or checking carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors were not documented for the month of June.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
- Medium
746.2203(b) · Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
One 18-23 month class and one three year old class did not follow their activity schedule time for outdoor activities. Despite the clear skies and temperature of 82 degrees, the caregivers made the decision to stay indoors and skip outdoor time.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
- Medium
746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Feeding instructions for one infant are not current.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The interior of one restroom sink cabinet in the infant classroom shows advanced signs of water damage and deterioration and dead cockroaches are located in the Pre-K classroom restroom.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2025
- Low
746.607 · Signed Admission Form
A parent of two students did not sign admission paperwork.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
- Medium High
746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The infant classroom had greater than an 18 month age difference between the youngest and oldest child. The youngest child in the room was three months and the oldest child in the room was 23 months. This was corrected at inspection when the 3 month old was moved out of the classroom.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
- Medium
746.801(1) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Two newly enrolled students do not have admission paperwork.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2025
- Medium
746.801(2) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
One infant requiring feeding instructions does not have feeding instructions on file.
Corrected by May 30, 2025
- Medium
746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Personnel trainings were not available for review during the inspection.
Corrected by May 26, 2025
- Medium
746.801(1) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
The following information is missing from children's records: 1) six students need completed physician information 2) one students needs parent permission for emergency medical authorization 3) five students need a health statement 4) nine students need completed emergency contact information
Corrected by May 26, 2025
- Medium
746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained
Out of 15 children's files reviewed, 13 were found to be missing the following information: - Eight files did not have a parent signature. - Four files were missing documentation for emergency medical attention. - Three files lacked the emergency contact address. - Eleven files did not include the admission date.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 16, 2026 inspection noted: “The operation does not have a section in their operational policy regarding procedures for inclusive care for children with special care needs.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 23, 2026 inspection noted: “The children at the operation have not had outside time since April 3, 2026.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 2, 2026 inspection noted: “One child's file was missing a health statement.” — what has changed since then?
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