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Powerhouse Oak Cliff

4400 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75224 · Dallas County

Powerhouse Oak Cliff is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 119 children and serving school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (3 of 10). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #253 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 24% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 24%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #253 of 328 centers in Dallas
3High risk
5Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 9 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision3
Caregiver conduct3
Other standards2
Training & qualifications1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation §744.1301(a)(1)(A)
Caregiver didn't have any orientation training.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2026
MediumJan 21, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required §744.1311(a)
Program director didn't have any annual traning.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2026
MediumApr 22, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily §744.2007(b)(3)
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Children have been exceeding an hour of screen time.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
HighApr 22, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §744.1205(a)(4)
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver was found to not provide supervision that ensured each child's safety.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
HighOct 31, 2022InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §744.2105(1)
At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed telling a child, "If you touch somebody else, I'm going to touch you."
Correction verified Nov 17, 2022
Medium HighOct 31, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control §744.1203(5)
At the time of the inspection, children were not responding to the directions given by the caregivers. Children were also yelling and hitting each other.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2022
HighOct 31, 2022InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §744.2105(6)
At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed yelling at children.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2022
Medium HighOct 31, 2022InspectionCaregiver conduct
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior §744.2103(b)(3)
At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed to be using statements such as, "You're working my nerves," and "You're being aggravating" to redirect children.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2022
Medium HighOct 31, 2022InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Foster Cooperative Atmosphere §744.1203(9)
At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed using the "Quiet Game" as an activity. The game lasted for a total of 4 minutes.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2022
Medium HighOct 31, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §744.1203(3)
At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed telling children she forgot their names and was asking the children for a reminder.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity119 children
Ages servedSchool
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 28, 2023
Director—
Phone4695057688
State operation #1747506

Common questions

Does Powerhouse Oak Cliff take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers school-age children, not infants.

What are Powerhouse Oak Cliff’s hours?

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

Does Powerhouse Oak Cliff accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Powerhouse Oak Cliff cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Powerhouse Oak Cliff for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Dallas, is $39.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Powerhouse Oak Cliff had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 22, 2024: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Powerhouse Oak Cliff compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #253 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 24% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Powerhouse Oak Cliff last inspected?

Jan 21, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1747506 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.