We are so thankful we found Patty, and she had an opening for our son when my husband was changing jobs. The place he worked had a daycare onsite, so we had to find something new and closer to home. The love Patty shows the children in her care is very strong. The other women who work for her, Angela and Lize, show the same affection and truly care for all the children with big hearts. They put all their effort into marking this a safe, caring and educational place for children. The facility is garage converted to an apartment, so there is a bedroom, bathroom, living area and small kitchen/dining area. It seemed a little small when I first visited, but it works well for the number of children she cares for. There is a covered patio and nice sized backyard they play in as well. I love the diverse and bilingual nature of Patty's daycare. It's been great for me to practice my Spanish with my son. He sings songs to our new daughter in Spanish, and it is so sweet. At the daycare, they work on various activities in the morning as well as let them burn energy outside playing. They read a lot in both Spanish and English, and they also work on cognitive and behavioral skills. My son brings home work and art projects and is so excited about what he has done. Patty and Angela often send pictures of what they are working on, and it brightens my day to see them. He usually doesn't want to leave because he's having so much fun when we come to pick him up. Patty cooks many of the meals herself from scratch which is hard to find in today's world. My son loves what she makes! Our only drawback is the hours. When I first contacted them, her husband said hours were 7:30am until 6:00pm. I travel often for my job, so the hours worked well for our schedule. Shortly after starting, Patty asked if we could make pick up by 5:30, and I expressed my concern that many days we'd be able to do so but could not guarantee it all the time. Patty understood and I thought everything stayed the same. A couple months ago there was a meeting about the new daycare they are opening at a church close by. Their goal is to keep the in home daycare for infants and the new daycare will be for older infants who are walking and toddlers. My original anticipation was both my children would go to the new facility. A discussion came up regarding being able to pick up both children by 6:00 from two locations on days where heavy traffic may cause us to be close to the cutoff. Her husband mentioned it should be easy to get to the home daycare by 5:30 and then go on to the new facility by 6:00. No one had communicated that they changed the pickup time from 6:00 to 5:30, so I was a bit surprised. This coupled with the recent price increases at the home facility and an even greater expected expense at the new facility could necessitate looking for a place that has longer hours for the cost. read more

I was referred to Patty by a friend and have had a wonderful experience with her. I am a first time mom and Patty has always put me at ease with the level of care that she and her team provide. The center is a cozy in-home daycare, but it is perfect size for the number of kids she has there. It is very clean and stocked with age appropriate toys. I have really enjoyed the setting and I think it has been great for my daughter's development. She has attended for a year and a half now and I cannot say enough great things. Patty and her team are extremely caring, and loving and truly enjoy interacting with the children. I receive pictures quite often of and of the week's activities as well as different holiday crafts that the kids create. When my daughter was a baby and if I was having a "mommy moment", I could always text Patty or her team in regards to how my daughter was doing that day or about any specific issues and get a quick response. They are also great about noticing any issues your child may be having (teething, fever, diaper rash, etc.) and are always sure to make you aware. The daycare utilizes Frog Street curriculum, which is a bilingual program. It is fun and interactive where the kids get to sing, dance, do various activities, read books and there is a large yard with different age appropriate toys that the kids play on while being supervised. My daughter has learned a lot of Spanish and thoroughly enjoys going to school every day. I love to get her reports at the end of the week with the different areas she is excelling in and I love to hear from Patty and her team about the different things that she is doing and learning. As a working parent, it is really hard when you feel like you are missing out on things in the early years, because they are changing so fast, but I feel like they are really good about keeping you involved. I truly believe that Patty and her team care deeply about the work that they are doing and go above and beyond the call of duty. There have been a few times that my daughter has been out really sick and Patty came to check on her and brought homemade chicken noodle soup. And there was another time one of the girls made a special trip on a Friday to bring something that we left, but needed for the weekend. They are truly top notch and I wouldn't recommend anyone else. read more

As a first time parent, daycare was a struggle for me. The day before my daughter's first day in daycare, I was in tears, all day. The morning my husband and I dropped her off, I didn't shed a tear. Patti and Angela made me feel like my daughter was in safe hands and would be well cared for. And she was, and has been ever since. Patti would point out signs of teething or symptoms of illness that I might not have recognized as a first time mom, and has always addressed any concerns that I might have in a very timely manner. My daughter has recently started to fuss when I pick her up from daycare. The first time it happened, I was honestly crushed. I had to remind my self of how fortunate I am to have found a caregiver who loves my daughter, and that my daughter loves also. You don't find that everywhere. And while it may bruise my ego, I am so thankful for their bond, and for the reassurance that my daughter is getting excellent care and is happy. They recently started the Frog Street curriculum at the daycare. My daughter is 11 months and is completing tasks and activities deemed appropriate for her age group. Patti and Angela often send photos of the kids engaging in these activities, and I can tell that they are enjoying them. They are also introducing Spanish language in words and song, and it's surprising how quickly the young ones pick it up. My husband and I speak very little Spanish, but with daycare's help we are trying to reinforce some of the lessons that she is learning while there. We notice that she is very attentive when Spanish words are used, and smiles when we sing some of the songs that Patti sings to her. Patti and her staff have made my life a little bit easier, knowing that my daughter is well cared for when I can't be there to take care of her. I'm so thankful for this group of people and the love that they show my daughter. I already rave about them to my friends and family, and would highly recommend them to anyone that was looking for care for their little one. read more

My 12 week old started with Patti in her in home daycare (which was wonderful care) and was only there for a few months until they opened DDA in March 2018. At that time, we moved her over to the center as we also had our 2yo son attend once the center opened. We, unfortunately, were only with Patti and team through the end of the year and then we were relocated. When leaving the kids each day, I always felt confident that they were in great care. This business is family run with Patti at the forefront, as they grew their business (from in home to a center), it was important to them that they had staff that cared and loved the children as their own. I felt fortunate that my two littles had great teachers that went above and beyond for them. My kids came home having learned so much every day, many times, my toddler would not want to leave at the end of the day. They also speak almost all Spanish to the kids all day long, which was also something unique compared to many full time childcare centers and my son could understand and speak it, which I loved. I have yet to find a new childcare center that offers that now in our new city without having to pay a premium or drive quite far for it. I think they are just barely open a year now as DDA (however, years of experience with children prior to DDA with the in home care). They had growing pains, as many new businesses do, but they always have had the best interest of the children as their top priority. This family, and the staff, want this center to succeed, it is their passion to take care of our little ones (great, loving, and educational care) and fill a very large need in the Northwest Dallas community. Good childcare is hard to find, DDA is definitely worth exploring. read more

My son and daughter have been at DDA for almost a year now. Yes, getting signed up was a little more difficult than it could have been (referencing recent reviews), but we absolutely love Patti and Dallas Daycare Academy. My son (4.5) was crying almost every day at dropoff at his old daycare and not progressing academically or with potty training. They had him potty trained in THREE DAYS. That alone was enough to impress me. DDA provides the structure he needs to learn, and I love that it is dual language. Ms. Cindy rules her classroom with the perfect balance of strictness and love. Soccer and gymnastics are available for the older kids, and they love it! My daughter (14m) has been going since I went back to work and the teachers literally cried when she moved from Infants to Mobiles, you can tell they really love their babies. When I pick her up, I can usually smell their perfume on her little neck which tells me she gets lots of love and cuddles. The parents are all very involved together through the Parent Advisory Board, which means mom's nights, dad's nights AND our favorite, Parents Night Out which means the teachers come after hours for a date night opportunity! There are frequent parties and celebrations for holidays, like the Halloween Trunk or Treat or the Christmas program. All of the teachers seem very happy and love the children. Patti is excellent and has a deep understanding of the unique challenges of every age group and works with you if there's any issues. It is also very affordable for the amount of hours and the area. We definitely plan on coming back for summer camp when my son goes to elementary school later this year! We love DDA! read more

As a parent, you can only hope to find a place that takes care of your kids as well as you do. Patty goes beyond that with her love and patience. The children get to socialize and learn with others while still receiving individual attention. Patty also helps in teaching them to be bilingual! It's great to see how quickly they catch on. My favorite part about this place, is that I receive pictures throughout the day of my child having fun and doing learning activities. That picture means a lot when your having a hard day at work. The daycare is an add on to the house, so it is separate from their everyday living space. It even has it's own bathroom and kitchen. They also have a nice backyard for the kids to run and play. The daycare is also affordable. I was a single mom worrying about the places that I could afford and how they would treat my daughter. You get the best of both worlds with this daycare. *Special side note: My daughter has ADHD and some sensory processing issues. I didn't know this 2 years ago, so of course she was having issues at her previous daycares. But that all changed when I found Patty. She was patient, loving, and kind to my daughter. It was great to see someone who cared for her, like I do. read more

Cannot recommend DDA enough! We've been part of the DDA community since 2018 when my oldest started as a toddler. Both he and my second were fully prepared for their transition to elementary school, and my youngest is doing great in the toddler program. What I love the most is that Patti finds amazing teachers who love and nurture my kids while also getting them to learn and get through developmental milestones. I honestly don't know how I would've managed transitions like getting my kids to sleep outside of a crib or potty training without their help! My oldest also participated in the summer camp and I was not surprised that, once again, DDA did an amazing job! Not only are the hours and cost much better than what you can find elsewhere, but I love that they go all out for theme weeks, and that kids have a great balance between play and fun, while also doing some math and reading so they don't lose all the knowledge they worked so hard to gain over the school year. During the last week of summer, I'd planned to keep my son home and do lots of fun activities just me and him, but instead he wanted to go to DDA camp! read more

Our son has been in Patti's care for the past four years. During that time, we observed his development - both cognitive and social - and were very happy with the care he received. Although the kids have plenty of recreation time, Patti also fills their days with many learning activities such as worksheets, singing, dancing, as well as take-home art projects. Our son became quite fluent in Spanish as well as the alphabet in two languages by the age of two thanks to Patti. She also was instrumental in assisting us with successfully potty training our son at the age of two. Patti was extremely considerate when she would periodically send videos and pictures of our son while he was in her care. As we both work full-time, it was a nice touch to receive those little mementos of our child. Patti was wonderful with our son and he misses her greatly now that he has entered into preschool. If you are looking for childcare, please consider Patti. She will love and care for your child as if he/she were one of her own. read more

Dallas Daycare and Development is a hidden Midwayhollow daycare gem! My two year old daughter started attending at a little over a year old to help prep her for Mother's Day out at a local preschool. Never did I imagine she would be a leader in her class. Through Patty my daughter is able to accomplish tasks that are much more advanced for her. She makes learning a fun adventure through music, puzzles, and both fine and gross motor skill activities. Did I mention the children also learn Spanish?? Patty lovingly and gently starts teaching them Spanish. My daughter was incredibly receptive!!! And as far as infants and young toddlers each one is given so much attention while also having the opportunity to be exposed to others for early learning interaction. I always scratch my head when picking up my daughter because Patty and the other caretakers have every child quiet and happy!! Bottom line is that this daycare is a wonderful environment for infants to toddlers!!!! It is a daycare to Pre-k dream!! read more

Patti and the DDA team are fantastic! Our daughter was a student at DDA for 2.5 years before we moved to the other side of town. The loving, safe, and stimulating atmosphere were perfect for our daughter. Every teacher was warm and welcoming. Our daughter was always being challenged with learning something new and always telling us about what she learned. A great bonus is that they are very passionate about teaching Spanish to the students, we loved this! The DDA teaching method is a more structured curriculum and develops a great structure for a growing and learning child. Additionally, DDA does a fantastic job of helping your child reach all the milestones (talking, eating, walking, potty training). There is no doubt we would recommend DDA to anyone looking for a loving, safe, and educational atmosphere for their child to grow up in! read more

Prior to finding DDA in August 2018, my husband and I had been at a crossroads without previous daycare facility. We knew it was time to switch and it finally took seeing the grand opening sign while running errands to make the leap. On our tour with Linda and Patti, everyone was so kind and loving to our sweet girl and that was so comforting. We couldn't be happier with the development of our daughter at DDA. The staff is fantastic and attentive to every child. The curriculum is top notch and easy to apply at home with your child. They recently established a Parent Advisory Board to garner feedback from parents to elevate the daycare to an even higher level. Patti and the team are phenomenal and we are so fortunate that we were able to find such a quality facility so close to our home. read more

We absolutely adore Patti and loved her daycare. She has a phenomenal gift with children and is devoted to giving the highest quality of care. Her energy, love, and joy are infectious and inspiring. We trusted her immediately and wholeheartedly with our precious little one and, as first time parents, actually learned quite a bit from her as well. We knew we hit a gold mine with Dallas Daycare Academy when our baby got excited being walked into the building, smiled during handoff, and was relaxed at pickup time. Patti has assembled a wonderful team of caretakers (we loved Mayra and Odalis!) and together they curate an environment of safety, learning, and trust. If we had our way, these special women would watch our baby forever! read more

Patti is AMAZING! Our daughter started with Patti at her home as an infant for several months then moved to Dallas Daycare Academy to the mobile infant room. We have felt at home and appreciate all the love and energy from Patti and her staff. Our daughter is now in the toddler room and still enjoys playing at the playground upon pick-up with her baby friends. Patti sends pictures throughout the day with updates which makes being away from our sweet baby a little easier. Our daughter comes home with a summary sheet of her day which includes notes on activities, skills, schedule and if supplies are running low. We feel at home with Patti and we couldn't ask for a more loving and energetic caretaker! read more

We love Patty and her staff is wonderful too. Dallas Daycare and Development was recommended to us by moms in our local PTA group. My son started going when he was about 3 months old and they were great with him right from the start. Patty and Angela are so loving with my little boy, it makes going to work so much easier. He's happy to see them every morning and in a good mood when I pick him up. They've helped my son meet all his developmental milestones so far and I couldn't be happier! The location is inviting and makes me feel at home, it is also clean and clearly safe for children. I trust Patty and her staff with my little one and highly recommend them to others. read more

As a first time mom, I was nervous and hesitant about leaving my daughter at daycare. However, Patti and her staff made the whole transition so easy. They obviously love all the kids in their care and take great pride in seeing them develop and grow. They always are doing fun activities and play outside whenever possible. I especially appreciate Patti's personal touch of sending pictures via text so I can see how my daughter is doing during the day. They communicate well and support whatever effort you are making at home (for example, dropping bottles and transitioning to sippy cups). We would highly recommend Patti and her daycare team! read more

My daughter attended DDA from 2021-2024, when she started kindergarten. She absolutely LOVED DDA! The teachers were all so kind and it was a plus that she learned Spanish while she attended! The food they serve, accord to my daughter was great and she often made a "happy plate!" As a parent, I am so happy they just opened a summer program for my older son. He attended this year and although it was their first year being open for summer camp the staff tried their best to make it fun and enjoyable each week! If you're in need to childcare, I would definitely give DDA a try!! read more

My daughters have been at DDA since they were each 6 months old. Our experience has been exceptional. Patti and the teachers create such a welcoming and loving environment that enables the children to grow and develop cognitively and socially. The teachers truly bond and pour so much love into the children. They are also doing creative projects and making learning fun for the kids. Extra bonus that the kids are exposed to Spanish! Patti also does a great job of corresponding with parents and even sending pictures during the day. We are so grateful to have found DDA!! read more

My son has been with Patricia for almost a year and I couldn't ask for a better daycare! She and Angela treat my son as if he were family and all the activities they do with the class is just the cutest! He has learned so much with them in English as well as some Spanish. We are incredibly blessed we found this daycare. There are so many wonderful things to say about Patty and the daycare that I couldn't possible say everything in this review. read more

I moved to California and recently opened my own Daycare, I have to admit that I miss working in DDA as a team with my old co-workers who were very nice with me. Dallas Daycare and Development and Dallas Daycare Academy run by its owner Patricia G, gave me all the motivation, support, experience and knowledge to be who I am today and the opportunity to open my own daycare business. It was such a blessing to work with them! Thank you!!! read more