Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.76
- Local median
- 0.29
Candi's Creative Learning Center
1033 W PLEASANT RUN RD, Lancaster, TX 75146-1348
- Operation number:
- 1734930
- 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:
- 68
- License effective:
- August 26, 2022
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2148619752
- Email:
- candiscreation1@yahoo.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 38 available inspections for Candi's Creative Learning Center from February 15, 2022 through July 30, 2026.
15 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 1, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
Four later inspections, from July 2, 2026 through July 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 38
- Recorded violations
- 29
- Higher-concern violations
- 22
- Repeated topics
- 2
18 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
38 total inspections vs 13 local median in 75146
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 19%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.54
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 25, 2025May 18, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 1, 2024June 1, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Operation did not have annual fire inspection. Document given to CCR has and edited date of submission to the Lancasters fire department.
- Correction deadline
- June 30, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 2, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
- Official code
- 746.5101(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- CCR observed the infant room out of capacity. The room had, four infants and two 18 months for a total capacity of 6.
- 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
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- During the inspection CCR observed 70 children in care. 6 infants ages 0-11M, 6 toddlers SAG 18-23M, 17 PreK SAG 4yrs, 24 School age SAG 8yrs, 10 Toddlers SAG 2yrs, and 7 PreK SAG 3yrs.
- Correction deadline
- June 2, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 2, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
- Official code
- 746.201(11)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. Witnessed statements confirmed that a caregiver used harsh, abusive and profane language toward a child.
- Correction deadline
- June 15, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 2, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
- Official code
- 746.2805(6)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
- Correction deadline
- January 21, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 4, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- An outdated employee list was posted at the follow-up inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
- Official code
- 746.401(9)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A person observed at the operation personating another caregiver.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
- Official code
- 745.621(a)(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The standard was task as part of an investigation. Information obtained from interviews and was found to be deficient. The operation did not use good judgment by disciplining a child with a rubber object.
- Correction deadline
- December 19, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 20, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
- Official code
- 746.2805(1)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The standard was assessed as part of an investigation. Information obtained from an interview with the director revealed a deficiency in meeting this standard. The director?s responses indicated an inadequate understanding of the minimum requirements.
- Correction deadline
- December 19, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 20, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
- Official code
- 746.1003(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Infant ointment not labeled.
- Correction deadline
- July 23, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
- Official code
- 746.3501(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Hazardous object was observed within the reach of children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Outside play area has several hazardous objects.
- Correction deadline
- August 13, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
- Official code
- 746.3701(5)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Two infants were combined with children 18 months and older.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
- Official code
- 746.4203
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- One caregiver was observed caring for 19 children ages 2 years old- 14 years old. The specified age group was 4. The room was out of ratio by 1.
- 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
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver present does not have a current First Aid training.
- Correction deadline
- August 14, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 27, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver present does not have a current CPR training.
- Correction deadline
- August 14, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 27, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- An infant was left unsupervised on a changing table.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
- Official code
- 746.2401(7)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The most recent monitoring inspection is not posted with the required postings.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
- Official code
- 746.401(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The operation did not have an incident report available regarding a child's injury during a DFPS investigation.
- Correction deadline
- February 27, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(7) - Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(7)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed not washing a child's hands after diapering them.
- Correction deadline
- January 20, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 6, 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: Supervision
- Report finding
- A classroom with four twelve month old children was observed without a caregiver.
- Correction deadline
- January 20, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 6, 2023
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: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- There were six 12 month old children with one caregiver in classroom two. The classroom was out of ratio by one child.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An outlet was observed without a cover in the infant room. The caregiver placed in cover in the outlet during the inspection.
- 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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Two children were observed going to the restroom in an area of the building with no caregiver supervision.
- Correction deadline
- July 12, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 14, 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 staff was observed entering the building from driving the van. The same staff was later seen in the lobby area of the operation with access to children. The staff was present prior to the operation receiving the results of the person's eligibility from CBCU. The staff left the operation.
- Correction deadline
- July 12, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 14, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 3-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 1.
- Correction deadline
- July 12, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 14, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Two caregivers were observed iwith access to children before a determination was made on their background check.
- Correction deadline
- April 20, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 6, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Does not yet have liability insurance, but have a meeting to get it set up later today.
- Correction deadline
- March 1, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
- Official code
- 746.203(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There is not currently a qualified director in place. One director cannot cover two childcare centers. The person who will be director will not be qualified until the end of March 2022.
- Correction deadline
- March 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1015 - Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1015