American Care Academy
Licensed for 86 children from infancy to 13 years. Takes CCS and offers Early Head Start.
530 S R L THORNTON FWY, Dallas, TX, 75203-3011
Listing details last changed Sep 30, 2026
American Care Academy is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas.
Capacity
86
Ages
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
License & details for American Care Academy
- Facility type
- Licensed child care center
- Care for seven or more children ages 13 or younger, for less than 24 hours a day, at a location other than the license holder's home. Source: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Full Permit
- License status
- licensed
- County
- Dallas
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Early Head StartChildcare subsidy vouchers
- Meals provided
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
License and inspection timeline for American Care Academy
First licensed
September 2003
23 years on the state record
Last inspected
Date not on the record
15 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Dallas
| Measure | This center | Typical in Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 86 children | 96 children |
| Youngest age served | Birth | Birth |
| Years licensed | 23.1 years | 8.8 years |
Dallas has 382 licensed centers. American Care Academy is one of 229 that take infants and one of 169 that accept child care subsidy.
Where American Care Academy is
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Staff-to-child ratios in Texas
Texas sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–11 months
- 1:4
- 12–17 months
- 1:5
- 18–23 months
- 1:9
- 2 years
- 1:11
- 3 years
- 1:15
Rule: 26 TAC §746.1601 (0-11 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (12-17 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (18-23 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (2 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (3 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
More rows apply than are shown here. The full table has every row.
Paying for care in Texas
Child Care Services (CCS) child care scholarships (opens in a new tab) is Texas’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), through local Workforce Development Boards.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for American Care Academy
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Questions parents ask about American Care Academy
Does American Care Academy accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists American Care Academy as accepting child care subsidy, such as Texas's child care subsidy program (CCS). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does American Care Academy serve?
American Care Academy is licensed to care for children from infancy to 13 years. The state record lists these age groups: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
Does American Care Academy offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists American Care Academy as taking Early Head Start. Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is American Care Academy licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 86 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is American Care Academy licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Texas record lists American Care Academy's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 30, 2026 · Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation public records · Check this license on Search Texas Child Care (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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