Bella Gardens Early Learning Center
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75228 · Texas operation #1828419
Record summary
1 high-risk · 4 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 6 inspections); last inspection Oct 26, 2026.
1 of 4 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 1451 John West Rd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75228
- Phone
- (214) 317-2220
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Initial since Jan 28, 2026
- Director
- Erika Estrada
- Programs
- School Age Care, Snacks Provided, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 20, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.
State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"
Inspector's note: Cleaning supplies were left in reach of children in the classroom and restroom. The operation came into compliance when the director moved the supplies into high cabinets so that they were out of reach of children.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"
Inspector's note: There is a covection toaster oven, egg cooker, waffle iron, and mini crockpot in reach of children in the classroom.
Corrected Oct 20, 2026, verified by the state Oct 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Use Zones of SCPE - Slides
State rule 746.4955(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Use Zones of SCPE - Slides"
Inspector's note: The use zone for the slide did not meet the required six feet requirement. Ittt currently measures three feet.
Corrected Oct 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 15, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 1, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 17, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Each child must have the written health statement the state requires on file.
State rule 746.611(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement"
Inspector's note: A child's health statement was not signed by the parent and did not contain the name and address of the health-care professional who has examined the child within the past year.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026, verified by the state Apr 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 22, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Bella Gardens Early Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1828419.
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