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Creative Steps Academy LLC

3250 ORADELL LN, Dallas TX 75220-6041 · License #1643707 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 85 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jun 1, 2026
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Contact

Director
Karen Nichols
Address
3250 ORADELL LN, Dallas TX 75220-6041 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:30 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareAccreditedMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedSkill ClassesTransportation to/from School

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 85 children
2
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
2
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
9
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.2
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jun 1, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 24, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 5, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 3, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    One caregiver file was obserrved to be without current documentation of pediatric first aid training.

    Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    One caregiver file was observed to be without current documentation of pediatric CPR training.

    Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

Sep 3, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 9, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 13, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 11, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 24, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 9, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    In the infant classroom, there were 5 infants (sag: 0-11 months) and 1 caregiver. The deficiency was corrected as a second caregiver was assigned to the classroom.

    Corrected by Aug 9, 2022

  • Medium

    746.1311(c) · Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

    The director's file did not include a current training certificate in abuse and neglect.

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2022

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    1 of 8 staff files reviewed did not include training in: (1)Emergency preparedness. (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. (3)Administering medication. (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety. (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2022

  • Medium Low

    746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    1 of 8 staff files reviewed did not include an employee affidavit.

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2022

Sep 22, 2021 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5202(1) · Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

    The emergency preparedness plan did not include a statement regarding how children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the information was added to the plan.

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2021

  • Medium

    746.1311(e) · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    The director's file did not include annual training in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, disposing, and storing hazardous materials.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.5207(a)(4) · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside

    The emergency diagram did not include a designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as this information was added to the diagram.

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2021

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    1 of 8 staff files did not include annual training on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 3, 2025 inspection noted: “One caregiver file was obserrved to be without current documentation of pediatric first aid training.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error