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Velma Louise Bolden

4 serious, 4 minor findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Nov 6, 2024.

7124 Buford Dr, Dallas, TX 75241 · (972) 710-3334

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsDallas licensed centers, n=341

Serious findings0 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent serious: Nov 6, 2024.

Critical0 vs median 4

54% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

79% of centers have at least one

LicenseAccreditedLicensed since 1987. Registered

Practical12a–11:59pMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #306966 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careListed
Night careListed
AccreditedListed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2025
Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 6, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 6, 2025 inspection
- Oct 6, 2025 inspection
- Oct 6, 2025 inspection
- Oct 6, 2025 inspection
2024
Nov 6, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Provider lacked 13 of the required 30 hours of annual required training - for the training year September 2023-24.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
  Orientation documentation for the providers spouse was not available at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.905(2).
Nov 6, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Provider lacked 13 of the required 30 hours of annual required training - for the training year September 2023-24.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
  Orientation documentation for the providers spouse was not available at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.905(2).
Nov 6, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Provider lacked 13 of the required 30 hours of annual required training - for the training year September 2023-24.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
  Orientation documentation for the providers spouse was not available at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.905(2).
Nov 6, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Provider lacked 13 of the required 30 hours of annual required training - for the training year September 2023-24.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
  Orientation documentation for the providers spouse was not available at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.905(2).
2023
Nov 9, 2023 to Nov 9, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 9, 2023 inspection
- Nov 9, 2023 inspection
- Nov 9, 2023 inspection
- Nov 9, 2023 inspection

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

Jul 19, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the DFPS investigation it was determined that the primary caregiver allowed two individuals to have direct access to children in care prior to the individuals receiving an eligibility determination notice from CBCU.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Sep 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jul 19, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the DFPS investigation it was determined that the primary caregiver allowed two individuals to have direct access to children in care prior to the individuals receiving an eligibility determination notice from CBCU.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Sep 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jul 19, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the DFPS investigation it was determined that the primary caregiver allowed two individuals to have direct access to children in care prior to the individuals receiving an eligibility determination notice from CBCU.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Sep 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jul 19, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the DFPS investigation it was determined that the primary caregiver allowed two individuals to have direct access to children in care prior to the individuals receiving an eligibility determination notice from CBCU.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Sep 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
2021
Nov 2, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Out of one file evaluated one did not have a Health Statement.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2021, verified Nov 3, 2021. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Primary Caregiver does not have a Employee Affidavit on file.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2021, verified Nov 3, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(4).
Nov 2, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Out of one file evaluated one did not have a Health Statement.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2021, verified Nov 3, 2021. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Primary Caregiver does not have a Employee Affidavit on file.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2021, verified Nov 3, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(4).
Nov 2, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Out of one file evaluated one did not have a Health Statement.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2021, verified Nov 3, 2021. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Primary Caregiver does not have a Employee Affidavit on file.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2021, verified Nov 3, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(4).
Nov 2, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Out of one file evaluated one did not have a Health Statement.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2021, verified Nov 3, 2021. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Primary Caregiver does not have a Employee Affidavit on file.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2021, verified Nov 3, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(4).

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