Creative Steps Academy LLC
Creative Steps Academy LLC is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 7). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #159 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 54% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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A caregiver who was responsible for supervising a group of children resulted in a child leaving the premises.
One caregiver file was obserrved to be without current documentation of pediatric first aid training.
One caregiver file was observed to be without current documentation of pediatric CPR training.
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.
The director's file did not include a current training certificate in abuse and neglect.
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.
1 of 8 staff files reviewed did not include an employee affidavit.
About this center
Common questions
Does Creative Steps Academy LLC take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Creative Steps Academy LLC’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Creative Steps Academy LLC accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Creative Steps Academy LLC had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 2, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Creative Steps Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Dallas?
It is tied for #159 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 54% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Creative Steps Academy LLC last inspected?
Jun 1, 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 1643707 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.