Early Care and Education
Early Care and Education is a licensed child care center in Coppell, TX, licensed for up to 212 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (7 of 11). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. Its last 9 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #21 of 23 centers in Coppell and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.
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This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, the caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver informed a child’s parent of false information about how their child received an injury while in her care. The caregiver does not demonstrate self-control when she is heard making several negative comments in front of the children in regard to the children and classroom behaviors.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed pushing children to move them to another area of the room or picking them up and putting them down in a harsh and rough manner.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, the caregiver uses inappropriate discipline when yelling at children in a derogatory manner.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed snatching toys from children, throwing or slamming items down in the classroom and kicking a chair.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed on several occasions, grabbing a child by the arm or clothing and pulling them down to the ground.
The opeation had medication on the premises that was past the expiration date.
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was determined that a caregiver pulled a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner causing the child to stumble/fall.
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was determined that the operation did not retain a copy of the original incident report in the child's file.
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline which is a risk to the child. The operation did not report to Child Care Regulations that a child was placed at risk.
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver grabbed a child and pulled him out from under a table resulting in possibly scratching the child.
About this center
Common questions
Does Early Care and Education take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Early Care and Education’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Early Care and Education accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Early Care and Education cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Early Care and Education for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Coppell, 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 Early Care and Education had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 19, 2025: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Early Care and Education compare with other daycares in Coppell?
It is #21 of 23 centers in Coppell by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Early Care and Education last inspected?
Sep 29, 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 1804392 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.