Erika Sterling
Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark
- licensed capacity
- 97
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $165
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark
Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark is a licensed child care center in Farmers Branch, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 13, 2021, for up to 97 children, serving infants and toddlers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care and summer camp. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $165 to $1,585.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMPosts tuition
Ages served: infants and toddlers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 97 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants and toddlersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 12th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
| Approach | Montessori, STEM / STEAM |
| Staff | Credentialed Lead Guides |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Extended care: Extended Day (3:15 PM-5:30 PM) |
| Licensed capacity | 97 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark lists monthly tuition from $165 to $1,585. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After School, Nido | $300 |
| After School, Primary | $165 |
| After School, Toddler | $230 |
| Extended Day, Elementary | $195 |
| Extended Day, Nido | $460 |
| Extended Day, Primary | $250 |
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| Extended Day, Toddler | $359 |
| Lower School (6 Years - 12 Years), Monthly | $1,325 |
| Nido Environment (6 weeks - 18 Months), Monthly | $1,585 |
| Primary Environment (3 Years - 5 Years), Monthly | $1,385 |
| Toddler Environment (18 Months - 36 Months), Monthly | $1,490 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Lower School (6 Years - 12 Years), Annual | $12,985 |
| Nido Environment (6 weeks - 18 Months), Annual | $15,533 |
| Primary Environment (3 Years - 5 Years), Annual | $13,573 |
| Toddler Environment (18 Months - 36 Months), Annual | $14,602 |
| Application Fee (due at Trial Day) | $300 |
15 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 97 children
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1712214
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 22, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Ten childrens' files were observed to lack addresses for emergency contact persons.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
- Aug 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“10 employee files were observed to have online CPR training documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“Eight out of fourteen children had their heads covered during nap time.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash hands after diaper change and handling a different child.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
“The operational policies do not include an open invitation to parents to visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, the child-care center's program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
- Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Aug 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2022Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not inform Child Care Licensing that two students received medical treatment by a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child was placed at risk when they were left alone on the playground. This went unreported to Child Care Licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. An incident report was not created or shared with parents for a child who was placed at risk due to being left unsupervised on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found in compliance. A child was inappropriately grabbed, resulting in an injury.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
- Apr 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.3301(d) - Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child went longer than three hours without a meal or snack being offered.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2022
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. Infants' general mood is not recorded on the infant daily report.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2022
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. Parents do not have the opportunity to visit the child care center at any time without having to secure prior approval.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2022
- Oct 25, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark
Is Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 13, 2021.
When was Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 22, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark care for?
97, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.
Does Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark cost?
Monthly tuition from $165 to $1,585, as it lists it.
What is Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark's phone number?
(214) 809-5767.
Where is Kalken Education Innovation Inc, STEAMspark?
1400 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234.