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Creative Steps Academy LLC

3250 ORADELL LN, Dallas, TX 75220-6041

Operation number:
1643707
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
85
License effective:
January 25, 2017
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2149897586
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Creative Steps Academy LLC from September 22, 2021 through June 1, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 2, 2026 and involved supervision.

Three later inspections, from January 5, 2026 through June 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 11 local median in Dallas

Compared to 344 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.85
Local median
0.55

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.07

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver who was responsible for supervising a group of children resulted in a child leaving the premises.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver file was observed to be without current documentation of pediatric CPR training.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver file was obserrved to be without current documentation of pediatric first aid training.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
In the infant classroom, there were 5 infants (sag: 0-11 months) and 1 caregiver. The deficiency was corrected as a second caregiver was assigned to the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 of 8 staff files reviewed did not include training in: (1)Emergency preparedness. (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. (3)Administering medication. (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety. (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director's file did not include a current training certificate in abuse and neglect.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1311(c)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 of 8 staff files reviewed did not include an employee affidavit.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency diagram did not include a designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as this information was added to the diagram.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
Official code
746.5207(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan did not include a statement regarding how children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the information was added to the plan.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 of 8 staff files did not include annual training on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction deadline
September 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director's file did not include annual training in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, disposing, and storing hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)