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Bethel Early Learning Center

11211 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238 · Dallas County

Bethel Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 100 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (4 of 13). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #289 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 13%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #289 of 328 centers in Dallas
3High risk
5Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 8 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding4
Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios2
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighDec 8, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date §746.3805(b)(3)
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.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2026
MediumMar 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials §746.4913
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.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2025
MediumFeb 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials §746.4913
The operation did not have test data documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used forthe play equipment.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2025
MediumFeb 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
The operation has a rotaing tricycle structure on the playground that didn't have 6 ft of use zone space around the perimeter.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2025
HighFeb 3, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
In the toddler classroom there were cleaning supplies on the floor accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 6, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats §746.2403(5)
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.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2024
HighMar 6, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policy is missing these required items: Suspension and expulsion, promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities, and special needs inclusion.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2024
Medium HighMar 6, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies §746.401(10)
In the 2 year classroom, the food allergy list was not posted.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 6, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent or guardian.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2024
MediumMar 6, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement §746.603(a)(1)
A child did not have an enrollemnt form.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2024
MediumMar 6, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Two of 11 caregivers who administer medication to children in the classroom, do not have administering medication training from the last full training year.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2024
HighMar 6, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Two employees were on site without having a background check; both employees left the property.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2024
Medium HighApr 24, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Children with known allergies that require treatment did not have completed documetnation with signatures as required.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity100 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 21, 1986
DirectorTakanya Spencer
Phone2143488375
State operation #12191

Common questions

Does Bethel Early Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Bethel Early Learning Center’s hours?

7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Bethel Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Bethel Early Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bethel Early Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Dallas, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Bethel Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 3, 2025: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Bethel Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #289 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Bethel Early Learning Center last inspected?

Jan 8, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 12191 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.