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Early Care and Education

103 Samuel Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019 · Dallas County
5 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

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.

Inspection record

Better than 37%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#21 of 23 centers in Coppell
8High risk
1Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 15 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct7
Health & medication2
Child protection1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

HighNov 19, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
HighNov 19, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
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.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
HighNov 19, 2025Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
HighNov 19, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
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.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
Medium HighNov 19, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
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.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
HighNov 19, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
MediumOct 14, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
The opeation had medication on the premises that was past the expiration date.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2025
HighSep 25, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2025
MediumSep 25, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form §746.603(a)(7)
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.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2025
HighSep 25, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
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.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2025
HighJan 17, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity212 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 24, 2024
DirectorHeather Trinka
Phone9723042000
State operation #1804392

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.

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 1804392 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.