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Bethel Early Learning Center

11211 E NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, TX 75238-3826

Operation number:
12191
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:
100
License effective:
January 21, 1986
Hours:
07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2143488375
Email:
betheltspencer@gmail.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 eight available inspections for Bethel Early Learning Center from June 23, 2022 through January 8, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 8, 2025 and involved medication.

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
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 10 local median in 75238

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.63
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
24%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
63%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1

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: Medication
Report finding
Two children requiring epi pens have expired epi pens at the operation. Three children requiring antihistamines as part of their food allergy emergency plan have expired antihistamines at the operation.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
Official code
746.3805(b)(3)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have test data documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used forthe play equipment. The operation is having their playground redone for this surfacing.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Official code
746.4913
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has a rotaing tricycle structure on the playground that didn't have 6 ft of use zone space around the perimeter.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Official code
746.4803
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have test data documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used forthe play equipment.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Official code
746.4913
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the toddler classroom there were cleaning supplies on the floor accessible to children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The infant room's cribs do not have a space between each crib to prevent an infant from putting their hands through to enter an adjacent crib.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2403(5) - Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
Official code
746.2403(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent or guardian.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two of 11 caregivers who administer medication to children in the classroom, do not have administering medication training from the last full training year.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational policy is missing these required items: Suspension and expulsion, promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities, and special needs inclusion.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
In the 2 year classroom, the food allergy list was not posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Official code
746.401(10)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A child did not have an enrollemnt form.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Official code
746.603(a)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two employees were on site without having a background check; both employees left the property.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2024
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
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Children with known allergies that require treatment did not have completed documetnation with signatures as required.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819