Creative Minds Child Care Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
36 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
May 14, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Creative Minds Child Care Center
- License number
- 877042
- Location
- 5606 S COCKRELL HILL RD, Dallas, TX 75236
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 43.5/100
- Inspection record
- 36 inspections, last inspected May 14, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
32
Total Violations
May 14, 2025
Last Inspection
56
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (32)
The operational policy handbook did not have written policies for inclusive services available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
The operational policy handbook did not have written policies for parents rights available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
The operational policy handbook did not have written policies for parents rights available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
The operational policy handbook did not have written policies for inclusive services available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
The operational policy handbook did not have written policies for parents rights available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
The operational policy handbook did not have written policies for parents rights available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
The operational policy handbook did not have written policies for inclusive services available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
The operational policy handbook did not have written policies for inclusive services available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
During the DFPS inspection, the investigator observed an infant sleeping with a bottle in the crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
During the DFPS inspection, the investigator observed an infant sleeping with a bottle in the crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
During the DFPS inspection, the investigator observed an infant sleeping with a bottle in the crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
During the DFPS inspection, the investigator observed an infant sleeping with a bottle in the crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
The operational policies does not have a complete written policy on the promotion of indoor/outdoor active play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-27
The operational policies does not have a complete written policy on the promotion of indoor/outdoor active play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-27
The operational policies does not have a complete written policy on the promotion of indoor/outdoor active play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-27
The operational policies does not have a complete written policy on the promotion of indoor/outdoor active play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-27
Van RNT7220 does not have a child safety alarm installed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
The fire extinguisher on van RNT7220 is not secured to the vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
Van RNT7220 does not have a child safety alarm installed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
The fire extinguisher on van RNT7220 is not secured to the vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
Van RNT7220 does not have a child safety alarm installed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
The fire extinguisher on van RNT7220 is not secured to the vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
Van RNT7220 does not have a child safety alarm installed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
The fire extinguisher on van RNT7220 is not secured to the vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
Caregiver was observed with headphones on watching something on her phone while supervising a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-15
Caregiver was observed with headphones on watching something on her phone while supervising a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-15
Caregiver was observed with headphones on watching something on her phone while supervising a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-15
Caregiver was observed with headphones on watching something on her phone while supervising a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-15
Director in place at the time was using own email address for applicants when submitting background checks. Director in place at the time did not change roll for background check submitted. This standard has been corrected. I have discussed with the employee submission of background checks and the employee submitting background checks understands to submit the email address of the subject. The employee's role has been changed in her background check.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Director in place at the time was using own email address for applicants when submitting background checks. Director in place at the time did not change roll for background check submitted. This standard has been corrected. I have discussed with the employee submission of background checks and the employee submitting background checks understands to submit the email address of the subject. The employee's role has been changed in her background check.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Director in place at the time was using own email address for applicants when submitting background checks. Director in place at the time did not change roll for background check submitted. This standard has been corrected. I have discussed with the employee submission of background checks and the employee submitting background checks understands to submit the email address of the subject. The employee's role has been changed in her background check.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Director in place at the time was using own email address for applicants when submitting background checks. Director in place at the time did not change roll for background check submitted. This standard has been corrected. I have discussed with the employee submission of background checks and the employee submitting background checks understands to submit the email address of the subject. The employee's role has been changed in her background check.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Minds Child Care Center's safety grade?
Creative Minds Child Care Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 43.5 out of 100.
How many violations does Creative Minds Child Care Center have?
Creative Minds Child Care Center has 32 total violations on record, including 20 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Creative Minds Child Care Center last inspected?
Creative Minds Child Care Center was last inspected on May 14, 2025.