Carpe Diem Private Preschool
271 Renner Pkwy, Richardson, TX
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Canyon Creek Day Care is a licensed child care center in Richardson, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 16, 2017, for up to 115 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Curriculum | Learning Without Tears |
| Enrichment | Spanish language learning |
| Staff | Trained on proper handling and storage of breastmilk |
| Daily life | Potty training: Toilet training support, working with parents |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 115 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Canyon Creek Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 8, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 15 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A teacher observed a coworker spraying a child in the face with a water bottle. The teacher failed to intervene or notify the director of the incident. A child was observed sitting in a highchair for an extended time. Originally, they were placed in the chair for snack but were left in there during diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“The toddler's hands were not washed before they ate lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“A caregiver was observed not disinfecting the changing table after each diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Children were observed not washing their hands after diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A caregiver was observed spraying a child in the face numerous times with a water bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Durning an Abuse/Neglect investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child outside the door when they were entering the building from the playground. The playground is not attached to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. A caregiver caused bruising when they grabbed a child by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. A caregiver caused bruising when they grabbed a child by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. A caregiver was observed using their cell phone while supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. A caregiver caused bruising when they grabbed a child by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. A caregiver caused bruising when they grabbed a child by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. A caregiver was observed using their cell phone while supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Children were observed not strapped in their bucket seats. The observation was made while watching a video of the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
“A child did not receive the proper attention after staff realized that they had an injury. Ice was not applied to the bump on the child's head and they were not picked up immediately.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
“A staff failed to redirect a child appropriately which resulted in a child receiving a fracture in their arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and it was determined that a child was abused while in care. A staff member pulled a child by the arm which resulted in a fracture.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2022
746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
“The operation did not have an adequate amount of surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 16, 2017.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 8, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
115, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 270-5728 to ask.
(469) 270-5728.
2800 Custer Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75080. The nearest other daycare we list is Bilingual Whiz Kidz, 0.2 miles away.