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Candi's Creative Learning Center

Licensed Center · Lancaster, Dallas County, TX · Operation No. 1734930

Candi's Creative Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued August 26, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 27 inspections on record with 29 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
August 26, 2022
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
68 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1033 W Pleasant Run Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146-1348
The 60-month record
27
Inspections
3
Assessments
0
Self reports
29
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 9 · Medium High 13 · Medium 5 · Medium Low 2 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Jul 30, 2026 Inspection 0
Jul 27, 2026 Report 0
Jul 2, 2026 Inspection 0
Jul 2, 2026 Inspection 0
Jul 2, 2026 Report 0
Jun 1, 2026 Inspection 3
May 29, 2026 Assessment 0
May 18, 2026 Report 1
Apr 20, 2026 Inspection 0
Apr 16, 2026 Report 0
Mar 17, 2026 Inspection 0
Feb 4, 2026 Assessment 0
Jan 20, 2026 Inspection 0
Jan 16, 2026 Assessment 1
Jan 15, 2026 Inspection 0
Jan 12, 2026 Report 0
Dec 8, 2025 Inspection 1
Nov 26, 2025 Inspection 1
Nov 25, 2025 Report 2
Aug 11, 2025 Inspection 0
Jul 23, 2025 Inspection 3
Sep 19, 2024 Inspection 0
Sep 18, 2024 Report 0
Aug 27, 2024 Inspection 0
Aug 1, 2024 Inspection 5
Mar 14, 2024 Inspection 0
Aug 15, 2023 Inspection 1
Apr 14, 2023 Inspection 0
Feb 14, 2023 Report 1
Feb 6, 2023 Inspection 0
Jan 20, 2023 Inspection 3
Jan 19, 2023 Report 0
Aug 16, 2022 Inspection 1
Aug 11, 2022 Inspection 0
Jul 14, 2022 Inspection 0
Jul 12, 2022 Inspection 3
May 26, 2022 Inspection 0
Apr 19, 2022 Inspection 1
Feb 15, 2022 Inspection 2
Deficiency records
June 1, 2026 Standard § 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection CCR observed 70 children in care. 6 infants ages 0-11M, 6 toddlers SAG 18-23M, 17 PreK SAG 4yrs, 24 School age SAG 8yrs, 10 Toddlers SAG 2yrs, and 7 PreK SAG 3yrs.
Corrected: June 2, 2026
June 1, 2026 Standard § 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not have annual fire inspection. Document given to CCR has and edited date of submission to the Lancasters fire department.
Corrected: June 30, 2026
June 1, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
CCR observed the infant room out of capacity. The room had, four infants and two 18 months for a total capacity of 6.
Corrected: June 1, 2026
May 18, 2026 Standard § 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. Witnessed statements confirmed that a caregiver used harsh, abusive and profane language toward a child.
Corrected: June 15, 2026
January 16, 2026 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
Corrected: January 21, 2026
December 8, 2025 Standard § 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
An outdated employee list was posted at the follow-up inspection.
Corrected: December 8, 2025
November 26, 2025 Standard § 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A person observed at the operation personating another caregiver.
Corrected: November 26, 2025
November 25, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The standard was task as part of an investigation. Information obtained from interviews and was found to be deficient. The operation did not use good judgment by disciplining a child with a rubber object.
Corrected: December 19, 2025
November 25, 2025 Standard § 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The standard was assessed as part of an investigation. Information obtained from an interview with the director revealed a deficiency in meeting this standard. The director?s responses indicated an inadequate understanding of the minimum requirements.
Corrected: December 19, 2025
July 23, 2025 Standard § 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Outside play area has several hazardous objects.
Corrected: August 13, 2025
July 23, 2025 Standard § 746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Infant ointment not labeled.
Corrected: July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Hazardous object was observed within the reach of children.
Corrected: July 23, 2025
August 1, 2024 Standard § 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
High
Verbatim from the agency record
An infant was left unsupervised on a changing table.
Corrected: August 1, 2024
August 1, 2024 Standard § 746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two infants were combined with children 18 months and older.
Corrected: August 1, 2024
August 1, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver present does not have a current CPR training.
Corrected: August 14, 2024
August 1, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was observed caring for 19 children ages 2 years old- 14 years old. The specified age group was 4. The room was out of ratio by 1.
Corrected: August 1, 2024
August 1, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver present does not have a current First Aid training.
Corrected: August 14, 2024
August 15, 2023 Standard § 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The most recent monitoring inspection is not posted with the required postings.
Corrected: August 15, 2023
February 14, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(7) - Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have an incident report available regarding a child's injury during a DFPS investigation.
Corrected: February 27, 2023
January 20, 2023 Standard § 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was observed not washing a child's hands after diapering them.
Corrected: January 20, 2023
January 20, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
There were six 12 month old children with one caregiver in classroom two. The classroom was out of ratio by one child.
Corrected: January 20, 2023
January 20, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A classroom with four twelve month old children was observed without a caregiver.
Corrected: January 20, 2023
August 16, 2022 Standard § 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
An outlet was observed without a cover in the infant room. The caregiver placed in cover in the outlet during the inspection.
Corrected: August 16, 2022
July 12, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two children were observed going to the restroom in an area of the building with no caregiver supervision.
Corrected: July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 3-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 1.
Corrected: July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A staff was observed entering the building from driving the van. The same staff was later seen in the lobby area of the operation with access to children. The staff was present prior to the operation receiving the results of the person's eligibility from CBCU. The staff left the operation.
Corrected: July 12, 2022
April 19, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers were observed iwith access to children before a determination was made on their background check.
Corrected: April 20, 2022
February 15, 2022 Standard § 746.1015 - Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
There is not currently a qualified director in place. One director cannot cover two childcare centers. The person who will be director will not be qualified until the end of March 2022.
Corrected: March 31, 2022
February 15, 2022 Standard § 746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Does not yet have liability insurance, but have a meeting to get it set up later today.
Corrected: March 1, 2022
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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