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Kreative Kids Academy

9664 Walnut St, Dallas, TX 752434.0· 40 reviews
licensed capacity
275
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
1998

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About Kreative Kids Academy

Kreative Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 6, 1998, for up to 275 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
275 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30 am to 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
CurriculumA Beka Curriculum and Touch Math
EnrichmentMusic, Spanish, STEM-focused activities
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsTexas Workforce Commission Child Care & Early Learning Services
Discounts10% military discount
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (4 out of 4 stars)
Licensed capacity275 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kreative Kids Academy has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Kreative Kids Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
275 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1998
License number
#538151
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

      “During the walkthrough children's nap equipment and children were observed blocking an exit way. This was corrected at inspection when the equpiment was removed and the children were moved to a different area of the classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jun 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Cleaning spray bottles were not labeled in three classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the bottles were labeled.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given

      “Date time and amount of medication has not properly been recorded by center management with administering medication.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024

  7. Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Sep 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An infant was observed sleeping in a baby swing without a sleep exception form. This was corrected during inspection when the infant was placed in their crib.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

      “An infant that is not able to roll over was observed sleeping on stomach. This was corrected during the inspection the infant was placed on their back.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

  3. Apr 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 30, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “It was observed that a caregiver was sitting in between two separate classrooms, with the caregiver's back facing the assigned classroom. The caregiver was attending to one of the children in the adjoining classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2022

  10. Aug 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 20, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “A child was left in the restroom unsupervised. When the caregiver was asked for the whereabouts of the child, the caregiver had no knowledge.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022

  12. Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Oct 28, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A staff member was present at the operation with children without an eligible background check. This was corrected during the inspection the staff member left.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “An infant was observed in a crib with a stuff toy. This was corrected during inspection the stuff toy was removed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “A spray bottle with a red solution inside was not label. This was corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “Two infant feeding instruction did not have a dates on them.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “A child was observed in a classroom alone. This was corrected during inspection the child was rejoined with their class.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Kreative Kids Academy

Is Kreative Kids Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 6, 1998.

When was Kreative Kids Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kreative Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Kreative Kids Academy care for?

275, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Kreative Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kreative Kids Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kreative Kids Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 234-8810 to ask.

What is Kreative Kids Academy's phone number?

(972) 234-8810.

Where is Kreative Kids Academy?

9664 Walnut St, Dallas, TX 75243. The nearest other daycare we list is Richardson ISD PACE-Audelia Creek Elementary, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).