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Creative Minds Child Care Center

5606 S COCKRELL HILL RD, Dallas, TX 75236-2116

Operation number:
877042
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:
56
License effective:
February 7, 2008
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2143302733
Email:
haynesinvestments1@hotmail.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 14 available inspections for Creative Minds Child Care Center from August 12, 2021 through April 15, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 14, 2025 and involved individual needs and accommodations.

Other violations was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

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
14

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 11 local median in Dallas

Compared to 344 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.57
Local median
0.55

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.07

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operational policy handbook did not have written policies for parents rights available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policy handbook did not have written policies for inclusive services available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation did not report suspected abuse and neglect when the operation had concerns with unexplained bruises on the child in care, and after outcry of the child's older sibling who stated his father broke his arm.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Official code
746.1201(5)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the DFPS inspection, the investigator observed an infant sleeping with a bottle in the crib.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies does not have a complete written policy on the promotion of indoor/outdoor active play.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Van RNT7220 does not have a child safety alarm installed.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extinguisher on van RNT7220 is not secured to the vehicle.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregiver was observed with headphones on watching something on her phone while supervising a child.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)