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Tierra Encantada Addison

14450 MARSH LN, Addison, TX 75001-5557

Operation number:
1760415
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:
183
License effective:
July 26, 2023
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4692060665
Email:
addison@tierraencantada.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 40 available inspections for Tierra Encantada Addison from December 29, 2022 through July 14, 2026.

14 inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 9, 2026 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in seven inspections.

Four later inspections, from July 2, 2026 through July 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
40

13 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
27

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
18

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

40 total inspections vs 11 local median in Dallas County

Compared to 721 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.68
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
0.87

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.

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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
After investigation, it was determined that a caregiver failed to supervise children adequately to prevent a child from being left on the playground alone.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 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)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
After investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to document with an incident report that a child was left alone on the playground.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2026
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)
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Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children' s files were missing the health statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
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
A child was left unattended.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 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)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not self-report to Child Care Regulation's intake when notification of an injury to a child in care required medical treatment.
Correction deadline
February 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Per the DFPS investigation, a caregiver allowed children to incorrectly climb up a slide and jump off an indoor play equipment.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has an indoor play equipment slide that does not meet the use zone minimum of six feet from the perimeter of the equipment requirement.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Official code
746.4805(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was evidence that a child was left outside for approximately 2 minutes unsupervised.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 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: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was evidence that children were left unsupervised in a classroom.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 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)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was evidence the Director and Administrative staff did not communicate to the parents of the children left unsupervised, that their children were involved in an incident that placed their children at risk.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver pulled a child's head back abruptly and pushed a child sitting in a chair into a table.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was evidence to support a caregiver covered a child's face to force the child to sleep.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used prohibited punishment by tying a child to a chair.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not find an alternative activity for a child?s needs. The child was tied to a chair to keep the child still.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. Evidence was found to support the operation did not report an incident to Child Care Regulations, that put a child at risk.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Staff at the operation were using diaper rash cream and Vaseline during diaper changing without written authorization from the parents. The Director instructed all staff to remove all diaper rash cream and Vaseline, and to discontinue usage of diaper rash cream and Vaseline until the parents have provided written authorization.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(4) - Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc.
Official code
746.3501(4)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The operation electrical outlets where children 4 years and younger can reach were not covered.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infants in the operation that are receiving formula do not have current feeding instructions.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
3 staff's files were reviewed, and the annual training information for the current training year was missing.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
Official code
746.907(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There were sippy cups and bottles in use for children 2 years and younger, that did not have the child's first name and initial of the child's last name on them. The staff added first name and last name to all the sippy cups and bottles.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Official code
746.2505(4)(A)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Cots in use did not have a labeling (name to cot) system in place to identify a specific cot to the child that uses them. During the inspection, the staff in each class labeled each cot with numbers and created a list with the numbers and the child's name that will use each cot.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver did not properly account for all of the children in their care when a child that was in their care was left unsupervised on the playground for a lengthy period of time.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
In the infant room, there was one caregiver with 5 children with a specified age group of 0-11months. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was moved into the room.
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: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant feeding instructions on file have not been updated since 11/2023.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation has not had a sanitation inspection since 9/30/2022.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Official code
746.801(12)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver with a pending background check was present with children at the time of inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to leave.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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