Texas records · DALLAS County · GARLAND

A Creative Focus Learning Center

Licensed Center in GARLAND, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 29, 2005

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
720 MEADOWCREEK LN, GARLAND, TX 75043 2947
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
September 29, 2005
Operation number
847939
Licensed capacity
101 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record4
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,410
Citations recorded13
Record coversFebruary 22, 2022 – February 12, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High2
Medium High6
Medium5

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionFebruary 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 816 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionAugust 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 22, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane LanguageRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. A caregiver used inappropriate language toward children.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-controlRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver did not maintain self-control when a child was crying. The caregiver moved the child from one area to another, which resulted in a bruise on the child.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 10, 20251 citation recorded1 of 654 standards cited at this visit
746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No OverlapRisk level: Medium High
The use zones for two slides on the older students playground is overlapping.

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 24, 20249 citations recorded9 of 640 standards cited at this visit
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High
The operation had several plastic toys with broken ends that presents a safe hazard to children in care. The operation threw away all broken items.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
The operatoin had a 24 month old child in the same classroom.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2024.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The operation did not have an annual fire inspection completed.

Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
The driver did not have the required 2 hours of training.

Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2024.

746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards metRisk level: Medium
There were 5 children in the infant room during nap time. The ratio for infants remain 4/1. The operation is not allowed to reducing during nap time for infants.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
An infant in care did not have an infant feeding schedule.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2024.

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have current fire drills recorded.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2024.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium
Several children records were incomplete.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2024.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
Several staff records were incomplete.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2024.

InspectionJune 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 616 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 21, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 20, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable IllnessRisk level: Medium High
This rule was investigated with regard to an investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that the operation does have a staff person with a confirmed case of COVID-19 and the operation did not report this to Child Care Regulation as required.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 670 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.