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Cradle to Crayon Learning Center

2400 E GRAUWYLER RD STE B, Irving, TX 75061-3316

Operation number:
1709450
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:
61
License effective:
February 3, 2021
Hours:
06:15 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4695652799
Email:
tyemobley@cradletocrayon.com

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 21 available inspections for Cradle to Crayon Learning Center from February 15, 2022 through January 15, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 17, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Two later inspections, from January 5, 2026 through January 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
21

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
34

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 12 local median in 75061

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.62
Local median
0.63

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
52%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
62%
Local median
38%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.92

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The child safety alarm was not functioning as required. The alarm did not operate when tested.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection, the person in charge was unable to locate and provide records for review.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Official code
746.1013(a)(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy does not address the presence of a Bearded Dragon, a lizard, at the center.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(17) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
Official code
746.501(a)(17)
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Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four children's files lacked a Doctor's Statement.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
While on playground two caregivers were observed on their cell phone. This was corrected during the inspection. Cell phone were put up.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One high chair designed to have safety straps were missing the straps, and four toddlers in high chairs were not strapped in.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized between changes. A non-absorbant paper liner was also not utilized for diaper changes.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing surface had an absorbant cover after the changing pad. This was corrected at inspection when the cover was removed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two children's hands were not washed after diapering.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized between changes. A non-absorbant paper liner was also not utilized for diaper changes.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three of the four personnel records evaluated did not have CPR practice on a maniken.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted in three of the four classrooms.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Official code
746.5207(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One of the four personnel records evaluated did not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
There were cases of COVID that were not reported in the 48 hours required
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
1 caregiver at the operation was in charge of 22 children with a specified age group of 3. The maximum number of children allowed for that age group with 1 caregiver, is 15.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed in a bed with a bottle that was filled with milk
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Upon arrival the infant teacher was observed in the per-school room seated with the door to the infant room closed. There was no caregiver in the infant room upon inspection.
Correction deadline
March 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 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 4-year old child wandered away to the restroom without the knowledge or supervision of caregivers.
Correction deadline
March 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
Electrical outlets accessible to children were left exposed. The deficiency was corrected by placing a protector over the outlet.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A 14 month old infant was observed sleeping alone in a classroom with the door closed.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 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: Background screening
Report finding
A person with a conditional background check was allowed to supervise a group of children alone. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the director of the operation assisted the person with supervising the children for the remainder of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
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Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
There was no TB test on file for 2 staff members.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(2) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
Official code
746.1105(2)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
There was no employment affidavit on file for 1 caregiver.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Official code
746.1105(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
No one was left in charge of the operation during the director's absence.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Official code
746.1013(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A current 'Consumer Product Safety Commission' form was not available during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Electrical outlets accessible to children were left exposed. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the outlets were immediately covered with protectors.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
3 child files did not include the child's date of admission to the operation.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
5 child files did not include all required information for emergency contact persons.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no record of current emergecy practices availble during the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 child's file did not include a health statement.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There was no admission form available for 1 child in care at the operation.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current gas inspection on file.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Several children were observed sitting unfastened in high chairs during meal time. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as safety straps were immediately fastened following discussion of the deficiency.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A person with a conditional background check was allowed to supervise a group of children alone. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the director of the operation assisted the person with supervising the children for the remainder of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)