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Bethel Early Learning Center

12 critical, 36 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 3, 2025.

11211 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238 · (214) 348-8375

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsDallas licensed centers, n=341

Critical findings12 critical, 36 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 0 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 3, 2025.

Critical12 vs median 4

54% of centers have at least one

Serious36 vs median 8

79% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1986Full Permit

Practical7:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 100

Texas HHSC operation #12191 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesListed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Jan 8, 2026 to Jan 8, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 8, 2026 inspection
- Jan 8, 2026 inspection
- Jan 8, 2026 inspection
- Jan 8, 2026 inspection
2025
Dec 8, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
  Two children requiring epi pens have expired epi pens at the operation. Three children requiring antihistamines as part of their food allergy emergency plan have expired antihistamines at the operation.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Jan 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(3).
Dec 8, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
  Two children requiring epi pens have expired epi pens at the operation. Three children requiring antihistamines as part of their food allergy emergency plan have expired antihistamines at the operation.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Jan 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(3).
Dec 8, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
  Two children requiring epi pens have expired epi pens at the operation. Three children requiring antihistamines as part of their food allergy emergency plan have expired antihistamines at the operation.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Jan 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(3).
Dec 8, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
  Two children requiring epi pens have expired epi pens at the operation. Three children requiring antihistamines as part of their food allergy emergency plan have expired antihistamines at the operation.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Jan 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(3).
Mar 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  The operation did not have test data documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used forthe play equipment. The operation is having their playground redone for this surfacing.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2025, verified Apr 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  The operation did not have test data documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used forthe play equipment. The operation is having their playground redone for this surfacing.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2025, verified Apr 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  The operation did not have test data documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used forthe play equipment. The operation is having their playground redone for this surfacing.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2025, verified Apr 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  The operation did not have test data documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used forthe play equipment. The operation is having their playground redone for this surfacing.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2025, verified Apr 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  In the toddler classroom there were cleaning supplies on the floor accessible to children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  The operation has a rotaing tricycle structure on the playground that didn't have 6 ft of use zone space around the perimeter.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  The operation did not have test data documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used forthe play equipment.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  In the toddler classroom there were cleaning supplies on the floor accessible to children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  The operation has a rotaing tricycle structure on the playground that didn't have 6 ft of use zone space around the perimeter.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  The operation did not have test data documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used forthe play equipment.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  In the toddler classroom there were cleaning supplies on the floor accessible to children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  The operation did not have test data documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used forthe play equipment.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  The operation has a rotaing tricycle structure on the playground that didn't have 6 ft of use zone space around the perimeter.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  In the toddler classroom there were cleaning supplies on the floor accessible to children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  The operation has a rotaing tricycle structure on the playground that didn't have 6 ft of use zone space around the perimeter.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  The operation did not have test data documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used forthe play equipment.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
2024
Mar 18, 2024 to Mar 18, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 18, 2024 inspection
- Mar 18, 2024 inspection
- Mar 18, 2024 inspection
- Mar 18, 2024 inspection
Mar 6, 2024Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two employees were on site without having a background check; both employees left the property.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operational policy is missing these required items: Suspension and expulsion, promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities, and special needs inclusion.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent or guardian.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
  The infant room's cribs do not have a space between each crib to prevent an infant from putting their hands through to enter an adjacent crib.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2403(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
  In the 2 year classroom, the food allergy list was not posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two of 11 caregivers who administer medication to children in the classroom, do not have administering medication training from the last full training year.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
  A child did not have an enrollemnt form.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(1).
Mar 6, 2024Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two employees were on site without having a background check; both employees left the property.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operational policy is missing these required items: Suspension and expulsion, promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities, and special needs inclusion.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent or guardian.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two of 11 caregivers who administer medication to children in the classroom, do not have administering medication training from the last full training year.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
  A child did not have an enrollemnt form.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
  The infant room's cribs do not have a space between each crib to prevent an infant from putting their hands through to enter an adjacent crib.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2403(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
  In the 2 year classroom, the food allergy list was not posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
Mar 6, 2024Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operational policy is missing these required items: Suspension and expulsion, promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities, and special needs inclusion.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two employees were on site without having a background check; both employees left the property.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
  The infant room's cribs do not have a space between each crib to prevent an infant from putting their hands through to enter an adjacent crib.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2403(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
  In the 2 year classroom, the food allergy list was not posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent or guardian.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
  A child did not have an enrollemnt form.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two of 11 caregivers who administer medication to children in the classroom, do not have administering medication training from the last full training year.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Standard 746.1309(e).
Mar 6, 2024Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two employees were on site without having a background check; both employees left the property.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operational policy is missing these required items: Suspension and expulsion, promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities, and special needs inclusion.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two of 11 caregivers who administer medication to children in the classroom, do not have administering medication training from the last full training year.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
  The infant room's cribs do not have a space between each crib to prevent an infant from putting their hands through to enter an adjacent crib.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2403(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent or guardian.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
  A child did not have an enrollemnt form.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 18, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
  In the 2 year classroom, the food allergy list was not posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).

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2023
Apr 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Children with known allergies that require treatment did not have completed documetnation with signatures as required.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified Apr 28, 2023. Standard 746.3819.
Apr 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Children with known allergies that require treatment did not have completed documetnation with signatures as required.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified Apr 28, 2023. Standard 746.3819.
Apr 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Children with known allergies that require treatment did not have completed documetnation with signatures as required.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified Apr 28, 2023. Standard 746.3819.
Apr 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Children with known allergies that require treatment did not have completed documetnation with signatures as required.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified Apr 28, 2023. Standard 746.3819.
2022
Jun 23, 2022 to Jun 23, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 23, 2022 inspection
- Jun 23, 2022 inspection
- Jun 23, 2022 inspection
- Jun 23, 2022 inspection

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