Bethel Early Learning Center
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75238 · Texas operation #12191
Record summary
1 high-risk · 5 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 4 inspections); last inspection Jan 8, 2026.
1 of 5 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
- 11211 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238
- Phone
- (214) 348-8375
- Website
- bethelelc.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 21, 1986
- Director
- Takanya Spencer
- Programs
- School Age Care, Skill Classes, 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
Jan 8, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 8, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Medication may not be given after its expiration date.
State rule 746.3805(b)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified by the state Jan 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 10, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
State rule 746.4913 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Mar 19, 2025, verified by the state Apr 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 3, 2025: 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: In the toddler classroom there were cleaning supplies on the floor accessible to children.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Stationary play equipment must have a clear 'use zone' around it, measured as the rules require.
State rule 746.4803 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment"
Inspector's note: The operation has a rotaing tricycle structure on the playground that didn't have 6 ft of use zone space around the perimeter.
Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified by the state Mar 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
State rule 746.4913 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have test data documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used forthe play equipment.
Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified by the state Mar 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 7 citations. Older history is on the official record.
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: Bethel Early Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #12191.
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