Carpe Diem Private Preschool
5570 Warren Pkwy, Frisco, TX
4.6· 36 reviews
Creative Minds
- licensed capacity
- 226
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About Creative Minds
Creative Minds is a licensed child care center in Frisco, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 21, 2016, for up to 226 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entry
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 226 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through Kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf |
| Enrichment | Music, yoga, soccer, Spanish |
| Staff | Well-tenured and Montessori certified teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Locked at all times; secure key fob entry, Cameras / live video for parents (live camera access) |
| Discounts | $100 off tuition/month for first 10 months, new families only |
| Licensed capacity | 226 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Minds has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Creative Minds
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 226 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1597616
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2026Visit1 rule cited
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
“A child was left unsupervised on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
May 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“6 out of 20 children's files reviewed did not have a address listed for a responsible individual as an emeregncy contact at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“3 out of the 10 files reviewed did not have the pre-affidavit form to review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“2 out of the 10 files reviewed did not have orientation training to review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“It was observed during today's walk through of the operation that there were two holes in a wall in the infant inchworm classroom and 1 in the ladybug classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“This standard was reviewed for this investigation. Based on the information provided, a staff member applied pressure on a child lying on a nap cot to prevent a child from moving during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“This standard was reviewed in this investigation. Based on the information provided, staff were on their cell phones while supervising children during naptime. Staff wasn't performing school duties on their cell phones.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
May 27, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One of the 4 infants did not have an updated infant feeding instructions to review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
“The operation had a leak from the ceiling on 04/30/2025 in one of the classroom and had to relocate the children into another classroom due to the leak causing the classroom to be unsafe and unsanitary. The operation did not noifty licensing.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“There was no updated children's product form to review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Caregiver did not wash her hands after changing a child diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Caregiver did not have the child wash their hands after a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
- Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
- Aug 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined the operation failed to report a child was left unattended to Child Care Regulations as soon as possible but no later than two days after the incident took place.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that a child was left unattended, the caregiver was not at a physical proximity that allowed visual and/or auditory awareness of the child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023
Jun 23, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Two infant feeding schedules did not have a signature and date on the forms. Both infants enrolled in April 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2023
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“One of the 2 and older playgrounds had only 6 inches of wood mulch. It is required that 9 inches are in playground for a 5 feet and taller play structure.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“One infant in the infant classroom had his bib around his neck while napping. Another infant had a pacifier with a teddy bear during napping time.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 21, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
“Based on the information gathered during this investigation, it has been determined the operation is not compliant when witnesses (operation's staff) to prohibited punishment did not report allegations to Child Care Regulations.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on the information gathered during this investigation, it has been determined the operation is not compliant when a chair was not used as per manufactures instructions and was added additional objects not intended for the purpose of the furniture.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information gathered during this investigation, it has been determined the operation is not compliant a child was prohibited disciplined while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023
- Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 11, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that a child was left unattended, the caregiver was not at a physical proximity that allowed visual and/or auditory awareness of the child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022
- Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 15, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation fail to contact the correct departments due to a positive case of COVID19 within the required timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
Sep 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“2 infants did not have infant feeding schedules available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Director only had 9 training hours out of 30 required annual training hours available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
Oct 15, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“The 18M-24M classroom had placed 2 children cots with sleeping children by the exit door.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Minds
Is Creative Minds licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 21, 2016.
When was Creative Minds last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Minds had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Creative Minds care for?
226, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Minds accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Creative Minds' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Minds cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 294-5805 to ask.
What is Creative Minds' phone number?
(972) 294-5805.
Where is Creative Minds?
5115 Warren Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School of Frisco Legacy, 0.2 miles away.