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Candi’s Creative Learning Center

A licensed child care center in Lancaster, Texas 75146

1033 W Pleasant Run Rd, Lancaster, Texas 75146. (214) 861-9752.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.

The last 24 months 17 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

17 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 986 child care providers in Dallas County had 2.

27 inspections on record. The latest, on Jul 30, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity, at the inspection on Jun 1, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language, at the report to the state on May 18, 2026

Rated High by Texas: AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone, at the inspection on Nov 26, 2025

2 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

17 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.

17 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Jun 1, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies

  • AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity

    “During the inspection CCR observed 70 children in care. 6 infants ages 0-11M, 6 toddlers SAG 18-23M, 17 PreK SAG 4yrs, 24 School age SAG 8yrs, 10 Toddlers SAG 2yrs, and 7 PreK SAG 3yrs.”

    Rule 746.201(11). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 2, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 2, 2026.

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “CCR observed the infant room out of capacity. The room had, four infants and two 18 months for a total capacity of 6.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 1, 2026.

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    “Operation did not have annual fire inspection. Document given to CCR has and edited date of submission to the Lancasters fire department.”

    Rule 746.5101(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 30, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 2, 2026.

May 18, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

    “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. Witnessed statements confirmed that a caregiver used harsh, abusive and profane language toward a child.”

    Rule 746.2805(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 15, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 2, 2026.

Jan 16, 2026: assessment1 deficiency

  • Report Number of Employees

    “Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.”

    Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 21, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 4, 2026.

Dec 8, 2025: inspection1 deficiency

  • Posting Requirements - List entitled “Current Employees”--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

    “An outdated employee list was posted at the follow-up inspection.”

    Rule 746.401(9). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 8, 2025.

Nov 26, 2025: inspection1 deficiency

  • AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

    “A person observed at the operation personating another caregiver.”

    Rule 745.621(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 26, 2025.

Nov 25, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies

  • Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

    “The standard was task as part of an investigation. Information obtained from interviews and was found to be deficient. The operation did not use good judgment by disciplining a child with a rubber object.”

    Rule 746.2805(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 19, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 20, 2026.

  • Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

    “The standard was assessed as part of an investigation. Information obtained from an interview with the director revealed a deficiency in meeting this standard. The director?s responses indicated an inadequate understanding of the minimum requirements.”

    Rule 746.1003(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 19, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 20, 2026.

Jul 23, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    “Hazardous object was observed within the reach of children.”

    Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 23, 2025.

  • Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

    “Outside play area has several hazardous objects.”

    Rule 746.3701(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 13, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 11, 2025.

  • Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name

    “Infant ointment not labeled.”

    Rule 746.3501(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 23, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 11, 2025.

Aug 1, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies

  • Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

    “An infant was left unsupervised on a changing table.”

    Rule 746.2401(7). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 1, 2024.

  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    “A caregiver present does not have a current First Aid training.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 14, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 27, 2024.

  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

    “A caregiver present does not have a current CPR training.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 14, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 27, 2024.

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “One caregiver was observed caring for 19 children ages 2 years old- 14 years old. The specified age group was 4. The room was out of ratio by 1.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 1, 2024.

  • Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children

    “Two infants were combined with children 18 months and older.”

    Rule 746.4203. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 1, 2024.

12 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 15, 2023: inspection1 deficiency

  • Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

    “The most recent monitoring inspection is not posted with the required postings.”

    Rule 746.401(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 15, 2023.

Feb 14, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Children’s Records - Incident/Illness Form

    “The operation did not have an incident report available regarding a child’s injury during a DFPS investigation.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(7). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 27, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 6, 2023.

Jan 20, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

    “A classroom with four twelve month old children was observed without a caregiver.”

    Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 20, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 6, 2023.

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “There were six 12 month old children with one caregiver in classroom two. The classroom was out of ratio by one child.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 20, 2023.

  • Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    “A caregiver was observed not washing a child’s hands after diapering them.”

    Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 20, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 6, 2023.

Aug 16, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    “An outlet was observed without a cover in the infant room. The caregiver placed in cover in the outlet during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 16, 2022.

Jul 12, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies

  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “A staff was observed entering the building from driving the van. The same staff was later seen in the lobby area of the operation with access to children. The staff was present prior to the operation receiving the results of the person’s eligibility from CBCU. The staff left the operation.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 12, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2022.

  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

    “Two children were observed going to the restroom in an area of the building with no caregiver supervision.”

    Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 12, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2022.

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 3-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 1.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 12, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2022.

Apr 19, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “Two caregivers were observed iwith access to children before a determination was made on their background check.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2022. Correction verified: May 6, 2022.

Feb 15, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children

    “There is not currently a qualified director in place. One director cannot cover two childcare centers. The person who will be director will not be qualified until the end of March 2022.”

    Rule 746.1015. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 31, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 28, 2022.

  • Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence

    “Does not yet have liability insurance, but have a meeting to get it set up later today.”

    Rule 746.203(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 1, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 28, 2022.

All 39 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jul 27, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jul 2, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Jun 1, 2026Inspection3 deficiencies cited
May 29, 2026AssessmentNo violation found
May 18, 2026Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Apr 16, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Feb 4, 2026AssessmentNo violation found
Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jan 16, 2026Assessment1 deficiency cited
Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jan 12, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Dec 8, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 26, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 25, 2025Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jul 23, 2025Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Sep 18, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Aug 1, 2024Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Aug 15, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Feb 14, 2023Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Jan 20, 2023Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Jan 19, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 16, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jul 14, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jul 12, 2022Inspection3 deficiencies cited
May 26, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Apr 19, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Feb 15, 2022Inspection2 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Aug 26, 2022.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 68 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 9 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 986 child care providers in Dallas County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 17.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 986 in Dallas County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Shannons Lil Angels11
The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLC6
Kce Champions Llc@iltx-Lancaster1
New Harmony Academy4
Tanya Lynn Lawrence8
Londons Kings and Queens Academy8
Brave Hearts Child Care and Learning Center LLC0
Innovation Station Learning Academy0
Innovation Station Learning Academy3
Candi’s Creative Learning Center This child care provider17
Brooke of Life Montessori Academy1
Neighborhood Christian Learning Center of Lancaster0

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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