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Inspire

6423 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75230 · Dallas County
Accepts child care subsidies

Inspire is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 80 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 1 of them high-risk. 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #297 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 10%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #297 of 328 centers in Dallas
1High risk
8Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
18 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 20, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards6
Training & qualifications2
Building & playground safety2
Health & medication2
Supervision2
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumJan 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §744.801(2)
The site director and caregiver did not have personnel or training records available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2026
Medium HighApr 1, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §744.3255(d)
The outdoor area didn't have enough loose fill material exposing the ground and cloth undersurface. The operation had requested for an extension as they are waiting for approval from the school district.
Correction verified May 8, 2025
Medium HighMar 19, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities §744.2517(4)
Children and caregivers were observed coming in from outside without washing their hands.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
Medium HighMar 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §744.3255(d)
The outdoor area didn't have enough loose fill material exposing the ground and cloth undersurface.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
MediumMar 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety §744.1309(d)
The site director didn't have the required traings avilable for review.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
MediumMar 19, 2025InspectionOther standards
Planned Activities for Children in Care §744.2001
During the annual inspection, children were observed behaving disruptive in the gym, engaging in running, throwing toys, and persistent screaming.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
Medium HighMar 19, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §744.2401(b)
The children at the operation were given fritos as an afternoon snack.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
Medium HighMar 19, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio §744.1601
The amount of children one caregiver is allowed to supervise at one time exceed the childcare ratio of 26. There were 28 children in the room.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
MediumMar 19, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities §744.2007(b)(1)
Some children in the operation were watching a movie on TV not related to the children's activity or for educational purposes.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
HighOct 13, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §744.1203(4)
At the time of the inspection, there was a child left in a classroom, away from the other groups, for around 6 minutes.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
MediumOct 13, 2022InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence §744.203(1)
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not have current liability insurance on file.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
MediumOct 13, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities §744.2007(b)(1)
At the time of the inspection, children were allowed to use screen time that was not related to educational goals.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
MediumOct 13, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace §744.2007(a)
At the time of the inspection, children were allowed to use electronic devices for free play. It was observed that children were not viewing anything related to educational purposes.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
MediumOct 13, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence §744.2007(b)(5)
At the time of the inspection, a child was watching an anime cartoon on Youtube on her laptop. Another child was watching cartoons on Youtube. It was observed that the anime cartoon showed characters fighting with weapons. Both children were shown advertisements on the shows they were viewing.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
Medium HighOct 13, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control §744.1203(5)
At the time of the inspection, children were running around uncontrollably. When the caregivers tried to redirect children at multiple instances, The children were not listening and did not comply.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
Medium HighOct 20, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information-Emergency Medical Authorization §744.605(12)
One of eight children files reviewed did not have the required information for emergency medical attention.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2021
MediumOct 20, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation. §744.401(2)
The operation did not have a copy of their most recent inspection form. The form in file was dated 10/30/2019.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2021
Medium HighOct 20, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact §744.605(6)
Two of eights children files reviewed did not have the address for their emergency contact.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity80 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten, School
Hours12:00 AM-12:00 AM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 30, 2020
Director—
Phone2149381712
State operation #1697170

Common questions

Does Inspire take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Inspire’s hours?

12 AM to 12 AM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Inspire accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Inspire cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Inspire for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Dallas, is $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $39.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Inspire had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 13, 2022: “Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Inspire compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #297 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Inspire last inspected?

Feb 3, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1697170 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.