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Childcare Paradise Learning Center

Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75216 · Texas operation #1707039

Record summary

2 high-risk · 8 total

2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (8 citations in all, from 8 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection May 18, 2026.

1 of 8 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
2146 E Overton Rd, Dallas, TX 75216
Phone
(214) 374-1350
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
85 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Jul 30, 2020
Director
Shera Bell
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

May 18, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

May 14, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

High risk Infants must never be left unsupervised.

State rule 746.2401(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised"

Inspector's note: The infant classroom was left unsupervised.

Corrected May 14, 2026, verified by the state May 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Apr 22, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 23, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 19, 2026: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver was pinching and hitting children while in care.

Corrected Apr 16, 2026, verified by the state Apr 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Oct 27, 2025: Inspection

3 citations.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, current certification documentation is not available for review.

Corrected Oct 27, 2025, verified by the state Nov 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, annual inspection documentaion is not available for review.

Corrected Oct 27, 2025, verified by the state Nov 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Gas lines and appliances must pass the required gas-leak inspection.

State rule 746.5401 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, annual gas inspection documentation is not available for review.

Corrected Oct 27, 2025, verified by the state Nov 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Oct 23, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Apr 17, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 7, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The play structure that is on the playground outside does not have at least six inches of loose fill surfacing in all fall zones.

Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified by the state Apr 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Feb 3, 2025: Inspection

2 citations.

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The play structure that is on the playground outside does not have at least six inches of loose fill surfacing in all fall zones.

Corrected Feb 4, 2025, verified by the state Mar 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.

State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: During my walkthrough, I observed children under the age of two years watching TV in the infant room. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the TV off.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 4 visits and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Childcare Paradise Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1707039.

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