Powerhouse Oak Cliff

Licensed Center in DALLAS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 28, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 4400 S R L THORNTON FWY, DALLAS, TX 75224 5110
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 28, 2023
Operation number: 1747506
Licensed capacity: 119 children
Ages served: School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	9
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,166
Citations recorded	10
Record covers	August 9, 2022 – January 21, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	5
Medium	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJanuary 21, 20262 citations recorded2 of 520 standards cited at this visit

744.1311(a) - Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

Program director didn't have any annual traning.

Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - OrientationRisk level: Medium High

Caregiver didn't have any orientation training.

Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,068 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportApril 22, 20242 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

744.2007(b)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour DailyRisk level: Medium

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 by the state on May 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

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 by the state on May 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,053 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 29, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 539 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 443 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 249 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 31, 20226 citations recorded6 of 304 standards cited at this visit

744.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in ControlRisk level: Medium High

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 by the state on November 17, 2022.

744.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesRisk level: Medium High

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 by the state on November 17, 2022.

744.2103(b)(3) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting BehaviorRisk level: Medium High

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 by the state on November 17, 2022.

744.1203(9) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Foster Cooperative AtmosphereRisk level: Medium High

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 by the state on November 17, 2022.

744.2105(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

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 by the state on November 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.2105(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed yelling at children.

Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 986 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.