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Kreative Kids Academy, LLC

9664 Walnut St, Dallas, TX 75243 · Dallas County
Accepts child care subsidies

Kreative Kids Academy, LLC is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 275 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1998. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for sleep safety (4 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 50% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #216 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #216 of 328 centers in Dallas
9High risk
2Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 16 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 23, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Sleep safety4
Food & feeding3
Supervision3
Health & medication1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 4, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
During the walkthrough children's nap equipment and children were observed blocking an exit way. This was corrected at inspection when the equpiment was removed and the children were moved to a different area of the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 13, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning spray bottles were not labeled in three classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the bottles were labeled.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 6, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given §746.3805(c)(3)
Date time and amount of medication has not properly been recorded by center management with administering medication.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024
HighApr 24, 2023InspectionSleep safety
AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant §746.2427
An infant that is not able to roll over was observed sleeping on stomach. This was corrected during the inspection the infant was placed on their back.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
HighApr 24, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
An infant was observed sleeping in a baby swing without a sleep exception form. This was corrected during inspection when the infant was placed in their crib.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
HighAug 30, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
It was observed that a caregiver was sitting in between two separate classrooms, with the caregiver's back facing the assigned classroom. The caregiver was attending to one of the children in the adjoining classrooms.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2022
HighMay 20, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child was left in the restroom unsupervised. When the caregiver was asked for the whereabouts of the child, the caregiver had no knowledge.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2022
HighOct 28, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A staff member was present at the operation with children without an eligible background check. This was corrected during the inspection the staff member left.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 28, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child was observed in a classroom alone. This was corrected during inspection the child was rejoined with their class.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 28, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A spray bottle with a red solution inside was not label. This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 28, 2021InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
An infant was observed in a crib with a stuff toy. This was corrected during inspection the stuff toy was removed.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 28, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Two infant feeding instruction did not have a dates on them.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity275 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 6, 1998
DirectorBeverly Taylor
Phone9722348810
State operation #538151

Common questions

Does Kreative Kids Academy, LLC take infants?

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

What are Kreative Kids Academy, LLC’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 Kreative Kids Academy, LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Kreative Kids Academy, LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 13, 2025: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kreative Kids Academy, LLC compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #216 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kreative Kids Academy, LLC last inspected?

Jun 29, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 75243

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 538151 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.