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Spring Creek KinderCare
A licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 15610 SPRING CREEK RD, Dallas, TX 75248
County: Dallas County
Phone: (972) 404-9020
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 150 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 854278- 747
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 13, 2006
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 854278- 747 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 13 inspections
- 8 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 14 citations from these visits (risk level: High 5, Medium High 5, Medium 3, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from February 15, 2022 to September 10, 2026, newest first: 50 visits and 49 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
September 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 19, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 17, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
January 21, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children in care had expired medication on file.
June 11, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver didn't meet all the requirements required during pre-service training and didn't have certificates avilable for review.
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2025 · Correction verified: June 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver didn't have a diploma/transcript avialable for review.
May 5, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 1, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
December 16, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
October 24, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 5, 2024 · Correction verified: November 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
For the 2024 calendar year, a total of four fire drills have been documented, all over three minutes.
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 5, 2024 · Correction verified: November 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two of the six personnel that have been with the operation for at least 12 months do not have training that could be presented to CCR during the inspection.
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 29, 2024 · Correction verified: October 31, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A daily activity plan was not posted for the infant classroom.
August 22, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 9, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 9, 2024 · Correction verified: August 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was discovered that the person in charge at the operation has a provisional background preventing them from being in charge. This was corrected when they placed another staff with out conditions in charge of operation.
August 1, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 1, 2024 · Correction verified: August 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was discovered that the person in charge at the operation has a provisional background preventing them from being in charge. This was corrected when they placed another staff with out conditions in charge of operation.
July 29, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
July 22, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
April 4, 2024 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2024 · Correction verified: June 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a current health inspection. You must have a health inspection at least once every twelve months.
March 8, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 22, 2024 · Correction verified: April 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a current health inspection. You must have a health inspection at least once every twelve months.
February 1, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 29, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 26, 2024 · Correction verified: March 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 8, 2024 · Correction verified: February 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
January 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 4, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2024 · Correction verified: January 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was found non-complaint as part of a DFPS Investigation. There is evidence of physical abuse when an employee used a ruler to hit a child on their hands leaving marks.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2024 · Correction verified: January 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. There is evidence that corporal punishment was used when an employee had used a ruler to discipline a child for an unknown reason.
November 30, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
November 30, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 3, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
September 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 10, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
April 20, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 30, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 27, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
March 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 17, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 11, 2023 · Correction verified: April 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was reviewed as part a self reported allegations and found to be non-compliant. The operation did not report that they had been in an accident for three day.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 11, 2023 · Correction verified: April 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was investigated as part of an investigation and found to be in non-compliance. It was discovered that incident reports were not shared and signed by parents within 48 hours of accident involving the van except for one child.
January 17, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2023 · Correction verified: February 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One staff member's CPR training was completed by online only instruction.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2023 · Correction verified: February 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have the current Health inspection. The last inspection was completed in May 2021.
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2023 · Correction verified: February 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The gas inspection was expired. It was last conducted in November 2020.
December 9, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 6, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 14, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 10, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 8, 2022 · Correction verified: December 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The caregiver physically redirected a child as she grabbed the child's wrist and removed the child from the area when the child was pulling back hard. Although the caregiver was trying to prevent another child from getting hurt, holding the child's wrist when the child was pulling back hard was not appropriate and that did not teach the child self-control.
September 29, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 28, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
September 15, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 8, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 29, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was providing direct care to the children with her pending background check status before she receives the eligibility letter. Another caregiver was working and providing direct care to the children prior to submitting background check request. One caregiver was told not to com in to work until her background check is completed and another was sent home during the inspection.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 7, 2022 · Correction verified: September 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver who has been working at the operation since 8/23/2022 did not have any records at the operation.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 30, 2022 · Correction verified: September 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was caring for 11 children, from 15 months to 2 year old. This group's Specific age group was 18-23 months which allowed a caregiver to supervise 9 children. This classroom 2 children over than required ratio.
August 25, 2022 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 19, 2022 · Correction verified: September 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not notify parents one positive COVID case in August.
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 19, 2022 · Correction verified: September 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not notify licensing one positive COVID case in August.
May 2, 2022 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2022 · Correction verified: May 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated in regard to the previous citation. Three out of 4 staff records I evaluated did not have orientation completion documentation.
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 6, 2022 · Correction verified: May 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated in regard to the previous citation. One out of 6 children records I evaluated still did not have medical authorization signed.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was providing direct care to children prior to submitting her background check. It was corrected at the inspection as the person left the operation and background check request was entered.
746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2022 · Correction verified: May 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies do not address medical emergency policies.
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2022 · Correction verified: May 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies do not address duration of physical activities.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 20, 2022 · Correction verified: May 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated in regard to the previous citation. Two out of 6 children's records I evaluated at the last inspection still did not have health statement.
April 11, 2022 · Inspection · 12 citations
746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies do not address medical emergency policies.
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 15, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of 6 children records I evaluated did not have medical authorization signed.
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 6, 2022 · Correction verified: May 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two staff did not have required 24 clock hours of training for their training year, February 2021-2022 and November 2020 to 2021.
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies do not address duration of physical activities.
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of 6 children's records I evaluated was missing health care professional information who evaluated the child within last 12 months.
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have current gas inspection.
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 6, 2022 · Correction verified: May 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two staff did not have current CPR training.
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three out of 4 staff records I evaluated did not have orientation completion documentation.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four out of 6 children's records I evaluated did not have health statement.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of 4 staff records did not have notarized affidavit.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have current fire inspection.
April 4, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 31, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 5 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 4, 2022 · Correction verified: April 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two Caregivers with pending background checks had access to children in care.
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver used her cell phone during nap time supervision.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. Due to lack of supervision, a child was walk across the classroom, between cots to go to another child's cot to lay on it.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. When an alleged inappropriate play happened between two children, one of the children's parents did not received a written incident report.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The alleged incident was not reported when an inappropriate play reported to happened by a child.
February 23, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 16, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 15, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2022 · Correction verified: February 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A 2 year old child was left unsupervised in the bathroom when other children were outside.
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All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.