Cradle to Crayon Learning Center
Cradle to Crayon Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Irving, TX, licensed for up to 61 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 34 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (8 of 34). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 26% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #62 of 69 centers in Irving and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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During the inspection, the person in charge was unable to locate and provide records for review.
The child safety alarm was not functioning as required. The alarm did not operate when tested.
The operational policy does not address the presence of a Bearded Dragon, a lizard, at the center.
Four children's files lacked a Doctor's Statement.
While on playground two caregivers were observed on their cell phone. This was corrected during the inspection. Cell phone were put up.
One high chair designed to have safety straps were missing the straps, and four toddlers in high chairs were not strapped in.
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized between changes. A non-absorbant paper liner was also not utilized for diaper changes.
One of the four personnel records evaluated did not have a notarized affidavit.
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized between changes. A non-absorbant paper liner was also not utilized for diaper changes.
Two children's hands were not washed after diapering.
Three of the four personnel records evaluated did not have CPR practice on a maniken.
The diaper changing surface had an absorbant cover after the changing pad. This was corrected at inspection when the cover was removed.
Emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted in three of the four classrooms.
There were cases of COVID that were not reported in the 48 hours required
1 caregiver at the operation was in charge of 22 children with a specified age group of 3. The maximum number of children allowed for that age group with 1 caregiver, is 15.
Upon arrival the infant teacher was observed in the per-school room seated with the door to the infant room closed. There was no caregiver in the infant room upon inspection.
An infant was observed in a bed with a bottle that was filled with milk
A 4-year old child wandered away to the restroom without the knowledge or supervision of caregivers.
Electrical outlets accessible to children were left exposed. The deficiency was corrected by placing a protector over the outlet.
A person with a conditional background check was allowed to supervise a group of children alone. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the director of the operation assisted the person with supervising the children for the remainder of the inspection.
A 14 month old infant was observed sleeping alone in a classroom with the door closed.
Electrical outlets accessible to children were left exposed. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the outlets were immediately covered with protectors.
1 child's file did not include a health statement.
Several children were observed sitting unfastened in high chairs during meal time. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as safety straps were immediately fastened following discussion of the deficiency.
3 child files did not include the child's date of admission to the operation.
5 child files did not include all required information for emergency contact persons.
A current 'Consumer Product Safety Commission' form was not available during the inspection.
A person with a conditional background check was allowed to supervise a group of children alone. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the director of the operation assisted the person with supervising the children for the remainder of the inspection.
There was no TB test on file for 2 staff members.
No one was left in charge of the operation during the director's absence.
There was no employment affidavit on file for 1 caregiver.
There was no record of current emergecy practices availble during the inspection.
There was no admission form available for 1 child in care at the operation.
The operation did not have a current gas inspection on file.
About this center
Common questions
Does Cradle to Crayon Learning Center take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Cradle to Crayon Learning Center’s hours?
6:15 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Cradle to Crayon Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Cradle to Crayon Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Cradle to Crayon Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Irving, is $44.00 a day for toddlers, $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $39.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Cradle to Crayon Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 17, 2025: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Cradle to Crayon Learning Center compare with other daycares in Irving?
It is tied for #62 of 69 centers in Irving by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Cradle to Crayon Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1709450 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.