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Circle Creek Early Care and Education

2544 CLAY MATHIS RD, Mesquite, TX 75181-1812

Operation number:
1704278
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:
255
License effective:
December 2, 2020
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9722883381
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 36 available inspections for Circle Creek Early Care and Education from October 20, 2021 through July 13, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 29, 2026 and involved incident records.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
36

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

36 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 75181

Compared to 20 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.53
Local median
0.14

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
14%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.15

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.

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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation it was made known that the operation failed to report situations to CCR regarding an injured child at the operation that received medical attention.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation was found to have expired medication on file for five children
Correction deadline
October 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
View official report
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
It was found that the operation did not notify parents when two children were participating in appropriate acts.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was found that a caregiver did not intervene while two children were participating in appropriate acts.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2025
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: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver yells at children as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver pulled a child up from the floor by his arm.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver made a threat to whoop a child and hit the child in the back. The same caregiver also threatened the class after hitting the child.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not properly supervise their group of children.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was not supervised after arrival when the operation did not allow the child's entry and the child walked away unattended. Staff were not aware of the child's location.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Operation staff did not use good judgment when they did not allow an enrolled child to attend after school care upon arrival.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Infants were not strapped securely while sitting at the tabletops. This was corrected at inspection when the children's straps were fastened while they sat at the tabletop.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children under 2 years old were allowed to watch television. This was corrected at inspection when the televisions were turned off. There is also a plan to use tabletop centers for children under 2 who arrive at the center early.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver called out attention to a specific child's behavior as an example of what not to do.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This report was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver physically moved children to a time out chair by lifting them roughly.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated due to a DFPS investigation and was found to not be compliant. A caregiver did not have visual and or auditory awareness for approximately 1 hour when child was on a vehicle outside alone.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The driver did not account for all children before leaving the bus unattended.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Official code
746.5605(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The driver did not demonstrate competency in not following the operation's policies for transportation. The driver did not inspect the inside of the vehicle before turning off the safety alarm.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A child was neglected while in care.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A child was left on a vehicle unattended
Correction deadline
December 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)