BET Learning Academy in Garland, TX

BET Learning Academy is a new construction project located at 1050 Rowlett Rd in Garland, Texas. The facility is designed as a daycare center with a total size of 5,528 sq ft. The estimated cost for this ground-up build is $1,200,000, which translates to a cost of $217 per square foot. This project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use within Dallas County.

Project Status and Timeline

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in December 2024. Plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in January 2025, with a planned completion date of January 2026. Although this date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record, and the business opening status is distinct from the construction completion status.

Agent Architecture is the design firm of record for this project. Jeffery L Kelley is the registered accessibility specialist. The scope of work describes the ground up new construction of a daycare facility. This classification indicates the site is not within the high-risk flood area as defined by federal mapping.

Local Context and Comparisons

The estimated cost of $1,200,000 is above the county median for new construction filings in Dallas County, which stands at $950,000. The scheduled build window of 365 days is longer than the county median of 243 days. The cost per square foot of $217 is above the county median of $125. Agent Architecture has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $5,700,000, including locations in Dallas, Haltom City, and Carrollton. Other nearby registered projects include Lakeview Centennial High School and St Gregorios Orthodox Church. The surrounding area includes businesses such as Oil Depot and Shamrock Mini Mart. Census estimates for ZIP 75043 indicate a population of about 63,733 and a median household income of $75,454.