Ruth Academy
2328 E Grauwyler Rd, Irving, TX
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Cradle to Crayon Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 61
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $180
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Cradle to Crayon Learning Center
Cradle to Crayon Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Irving, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 3, 2021, for up to 61 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 61 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 61 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cradle to Crayon Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $180 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for Cradle to Crayon Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 61 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1709450
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Transportation 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
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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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“During the inspection, the person in charge was unable to locate and provide records for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarm was not functioning as required. The alarm did not operate when tested.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(17) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
“The operational policy does not address the presence of a Bearded Dragon, a lizard, at the center.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Four children's files lacked a Doctor's Statement.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
Feb 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“While on playground two caregivers were observed on their cell phone. This was corrected during the inspection. Cell phone were put up.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“The diaper changing surface was not sanitized between changes. A non-absorbant paper liner was also not utilized for diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“One high chair designed to have safety straps were missing the straps, and four toddlers in high chairs were not strapped in.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
Show 12 earlier visits
Apr 11, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing surface had an absorbant cover after the changing pad. This was corrected at inspection when the cover was removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Three of the four personnel records evaluated did not have CPR practice on a maniken.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“Emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted in three of the four classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“The diaper changing surface was not sanitized between changes. A non-absorbant paper liner was also not utilized for diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Two children's hands were not washed after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One of the four personnel records evaluated did not have a notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023
- Mar 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 26, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“There were cases of COVID that were not reported in the 48 hours required”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2022
- Apr 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“1 caregiver at the operation was in charge of 22 children with a specified age group of 3. The maximum number of children allowed for that age group with 1 caregiver, is 15.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
Mar 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Upon arrival the infant teacher was observed in the per-school room seated with the door to the infant room closed. There was no caregiver in the infant room upon inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2022
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was observed in a bed with a bottle that was filled with milk”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A 4-year old child wandered away to the restroom without the knowledge or supervision of caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2022
Feb 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Electrical outlets accessible to children were left exposed. The deficiency was corrected by placing a protector over the outlet.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 18, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A 14 month old infant was observed sleeping alone in a classroom with the door closed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A person with a conditional background check was allowed to supervise a group of children alone. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the director of the operation assisted the person with supervising the children for the remainder of the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 15, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
746.1105(2) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
“There was no TB test on file for 2 staff members.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“There was no admission form available for 1 child in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A person with a conditional background check was allowed to supervise a group of children alone. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the director of the operation assisted the person with supervising the children for the remainder of the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“No one was left in charge of the operation during the director's absence.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“There was no record of current emergecy practices availble during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have a current gas inspection on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“3 child files did not include the child's date of admission to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Electrical outlets accessible to children were left exposed. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the outlets were immediately covered with protectors.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“1 child's file did not include a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“A current 'Consumer Product Safety Commission' form was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Several children were observed sitting unfastened in high chairs during meal time. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as safety straps were immediately fastened following discussion of the deficiency.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
“There was no employment affidavit on file for 1 caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“5 child files did not include all required information for emergency contact persons.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Cradle to Crayon Learning Center
Is Cradle to Crayon Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 3, 2021.
When was Cradle to Crayon Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cradle to Crayon Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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.
How many children can Cradle to Crayon Learning Center care for?
61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cradle to Crayon Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Cradle to Crayon Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cradle to Crayon Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 565-2799 to ask.
What is Cradle to Crayon Learning Center's phone number?
(469) 565-2799.
Where is Cradle to Crayon Learning Center?
2400 E Grauwyler Rd Ste B, Irving, TX 75061. The nearest other daycare we list is Ruth Academy, 0.1 miles away.