Creative Steps Academy LLC
3250 Oradell Ln, Dallas, TX 75220
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
4 critical, 8 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 2, 2026.
32 inspections · 8 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
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- Skill classesListed
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Licensed capacity: 85 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Accredited,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Skill Classes,Transportation to/from School
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06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesListed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedListed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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4 critical, 8 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 2, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
3 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1205(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.1315(a) (4 visits); 746.1315(b) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Feb 24, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
52 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A caregiver who was responsible for supervising a group of children resulted in a child leaving the premises.
State verification published Feb 24, 2026.
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 5, 2026 to Jun 1, 202612 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 1, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 24, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 5, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 5, 2026 inspection
- Jan 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A caregiver who was responsible for supervising a group of children resulted in a child leaving the premises.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Jan 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A caregiver who was responsible for supervising a group of children resulted in a child leaving the premises.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Jan 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A caregiver who was responsible for supervising a group of children resulted in a child leaving the premises.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Jan 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A caregiver who was responsible for supervising a group of children resulted in a child leaving the premises.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- 2025
- Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2025. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2025. Standard 746.1315(a).
- Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2025. Standard 746.1315(a).
- Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2025. Standard 746.1315(a).
- 2024
- Apr 8, 2024 to Sep 3, 202416 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 3, 2024 inspection
- Sep 3, 2024 inspection
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- Aug 9, 2024 inspection
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- Jun 13, 2024 inspection
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- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
- Apr 8, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 8, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 8, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 8, 2024 complaint investigation
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- 2023
- Jul 24, 2023 to Jul 24, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2022
- Aug 9, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.1311(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.1601.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 of 8 staff files reviewed did not include an employee affidavit.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).
- Aug 9, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.1311(c).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 of 8 staff files reviewed did not include an employee affidavit.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).
- Aug 9, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.1311(c).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 of 8 staff files reviewed did not include an employee affidavit.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).
- Aug 9, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.1311(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.1601.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 of 8 staff files reviewed did not include an employee affidavit.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).
- 2021
- Sep 22, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.5207(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2021. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of 8 staff files did not include annual training on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Sep 30, 2021. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.5202(1).
- Sep 22, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of 8 staff files did not include annual training on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Sep 30, 2021. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.5207(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2021. Standard 746.1311(e).
- Sep 22, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2021. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of 8 staff files did not include annual training on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Sep 30, 2021. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.5207(a)(4).
- Sep 22, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of 8 staff files did not include annual training on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Sep 30, 2021. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.5207(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2021. Standard 746.1311(e).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Jan 25, 2017
- Capacity
- 85 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Dallas
- Website
- creativestepsacademy.com
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3250 Oradell Ln, Dallas, TX 75220
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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