Carpe Diem Private Preschool
Licensed child-care center in Richardson, TX 75080 · Texas operation #1563937
Record summary
3 high-risk · 5 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 5 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Jul 21, 2026.
0 of 5 citations were 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
- 271 Renner Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75080
- Phone
- (972) 664-0203
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Mar 30, 2015
- Director
- Janet Brooks
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, 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
Jul 21, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated and found deficient. The operation does not have the current annual inspection conducted every 12 months.
Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 14, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Feb 6, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 16, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 6, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 3, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
3 citations.
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"
Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed pulling a child up by the arm, dragging them across the floor, pulling a child's hair and setting them down forcefully.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.
State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: The operation failed to contact Child Care Regulation when a caregiver notified the administrators of an incident that occurred in a classroom.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after handling or cleaning up bodily fluids.
State rule 746.3415(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids"
Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after wiping a child's nose.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 10, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing"
Inspector's note: One employee was not current with their CPR and First Aid training.
Corrected Mar 31, 2025, verified by the state Apr 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 7 visits and 3 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: Carpe Diem Private Preschool on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1563937.
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