Candi's Creative Learning Center
Candi's Creative Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lancaster, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 27 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 29 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (6 of 29). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 34% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 16 centers in Lancaster and better than 27% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Operation did not have annual fire inspection. Document given to CCR has and edited date of submission to the Lancasters fire department.
During the inspection CCR observed 70 children in care. 6 infants ages 0-11M, 6 toddlers SAG 18-23M, 17 PreK SAG 4yrs, 24 School age SAG 8yrs, 10 Toddlers SAG 2yrs, and 7 PreK SAG 3yrs.
CCR observed the infant room out of capacity. The room had, four infants and two 18 months for a total capacity of 6.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. Witnessed statements confirmed that a caregiver used harsh, abusive and profane language toward a child.
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
An outdated employee list was posted at the follow-up inspection.
A person observed at the operation personating another caregiver.
The standard was assessed as part of an investigation. Information obtained from an interview with the director revealed a deficiency in meeting this standard. The director’s responses indicated an inadequate understanding of the minimum requirements.
The standard was task as part of an investigation. Information obtained from interviews and was found to be deficient. The operation did not use good judgment by disciplining a child with a rubber object.
Infant ointment not labeled.
Hazardous object was observed within the reach of children.
Outside play area has several hazardous objects.
An infant was left unsupervised on a changing table.
One caregiver was observed caring for 19 children ages 2 years old- 14 years old. The specified age group was 4. The room was out of ratio by 1.
A caregiver present does not have a current CPR training.
Two infants were combined with children 18 months and older.
A caregiver present does not have a current First Aid training.
The most recent monitoring inspection is not posted with the required postings.
The operation did not have an incident report available regarding a child's injury during a DFPS investigation.
A classroom with four twelve month old children was observed without a caregiver.
There were six 12 month old children with one caregiver in classroom two. The classroom was out of ratio by one child.
A caregiver was observed not washing a child's hands after diapering them.
An outlet was observed without a cover in the infant room. The caregiver placed in cover in the outlet during the inspection.
A staff was observed entering the building from driving the van. The same staff was later seen in the lobby area of the operation with access to children. The staff was present prior to the operation receiving the results of the person's eligibility from CBCU. The staff left the operation.
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 3-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 1.
Two children were observed going to the restroom in an area of the building with no caregiver supervision.
Two caregivers were observed iwith access to children before a determination was made on their background check.
There is not currently a qualified director in place. One director cannot cover two childcare centers. The person who will be director will not be qualified until the end of March 2022.
Does not yet have liability insurance, but have a meeting to get it set up later today.
About this center
Common questions
Does Candi's Creative Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Candi's Creative Learning Center’s hours?
6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Candi's Creative Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Candi's Creative Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Candi's Creative Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Lancaster, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Candi's Creative Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 1, 2026: “AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Candi's Creative Learning Center compare with other daycares in Lancaster?
It is #11 of 16 centers in Lancaster by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 27% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Candi's Creative Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 30, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1734930 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.