Creative Minds Child Care Center
Licensed Center · Dallas, Dallas County, TX · Operation No. 877042
Creative Minds Child Care Center holds a Full Permit issued February 7, 2008. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 8 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 7, 2008
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
56 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
5606 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75236-2116
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
8
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 2 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 14, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| May 13, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Report | 2 |
| May 28, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Report | 0 |
Deficiency records
May 14, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy handbook did not have written policies for inclusive services available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: May 22, 2025
May 14, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy handbook did not have written policies for parents rights available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: May 22, 2025
July 9, 2024 Standard § 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the DFPS inspection, the investigator observed an infant sleeping with a bottle in the crib.
Corrected: October 25, 2024
July 9, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 25, 2024
June 20, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies does not have a complete written policy on the promotion of indoor/outdoor active play.
Corrected: June 27, 2023
August 16, 2022 Standard § 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
High Verbatim from the agency record
Van RNT7220 does not have a child safety alarm installed.
Corrected: August 26, 2022
August 16, 2022 Standard § 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire extinguisher on van RNT7220 is not secured to the vehicle.
Corrected: August 26, 2022
September 15, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver was observed with headphones on watching something on her phone while supervising a child.
Corrected: September 15, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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