Creative Steps Academy LLC
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75220 · Texas operation #1643707
Record summary
1 high-risk · 3 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Jun 1, 2026.
0 of 3 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
- 3250 Oradell Ln, Dallas, TX 75220
- Phone
- (214) 989-7586
- Website
- creativestepsacademy.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 25, 2017
- Director
- Karen Nichols
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Transportation to/from School
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
Jun 1, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 24, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 2, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A caregiver who was responsible for supervising a group of children resulted in a child leaving the premises.
Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 3, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."
Inspector's note: One caregiver file was obserrved to be without current documentation of pediatric first aid training.
Corrected Jun 17, 2025, verified by the state Jun 12, 2025.
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.
State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"
Inspector's note: One caregiver file was observed to be without current documentation of pediatric CPR training.
Corrected Jun 17, 2025, verified by the state Jun 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 5 visits and 0 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: Creative Steps Academy LLC on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1643707.
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