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Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark

1400 VALLEY VIEW LN, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Operation number:
1712214
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:
97
License effective:
April 13, 2021
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2148095767
Email:
jovan.wells@steamspark.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 20 available inspections for Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark from August 30, 2021 through December 22, 2025.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 10, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

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
20

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 75234

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.65
Local median
0.59

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
30%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.79

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Ten childrens' files were observed to lack addresses for emergency contact persons.
Correction deadline
November 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
10 employee files were observed to have online CPR training documentation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash hands after diaper change and handling a different child.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Eight out of fourteen children had their heads covered during nap time.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operational policies do not include an open invitation to parents to visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, the child-care center's program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Official code
746.501(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found in compliance. A child was inappropriately grabbed, resulting in an injury.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 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)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not inform Child Care Licensing that two students received medical treatment by a health care professional.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child was placed at risk when they were left alone on the playground. This went unreported to Child Care Licensing.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. An incident report was not created or shared with parents for a child who was placed at risk due to being left unsupervised on the playground.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. Parents do not have the opportunity to visit the child care center at any time without having to secure prior approval.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Official code
746.201(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. Infants' general mood is not recorded on the infant daily report.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
Official code
746.2431(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child went longer than three hours without a meal or snack being offered.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(d) - Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours
Official code
746.3301(d)