Childcare Paradise Learning Center

2146 E OVERTON RD, Dallas, TX 75216 · Dallas County

18cited violations

4serious

40inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 85
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Shera Bell
Phone: (214) 374-1350
Regulated since: Jul 30, 2020
HHSC IDs: Operation 1354272 · number 1707039
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 2
Other 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	4	Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (2)
2025	12	0	Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (6)
2022	2	0	Safety & premises (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  The infant classroom was left unsupervised.
  
  HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  The infant classroom was left unsupervised.
  
  HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver was pinching and hitting children while in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-16. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver was pinching and hitting children while in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-16. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  At the time of inspection, current certification documentation is not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-11-03.
- Other
  At the time of inspection, annual inspection documentaion is not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
- Other
  At the time of inspection, annual gas inspection documentation is not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  At the time of inspection, current certification documentation is not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-11-03.
- Other
  At the time of inspection, annual inspection documentaion is not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
- Other
  At the time of inspection, annual gas inspection documentation is not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The play structure that is on the playground outside does not have at least six inches of loose fill surfacing in all fall zones.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The play structure that is on the playground outside does not have at least six inches of loose fill surfacing in all fall zones.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During my walkthrough, I observed children under the age of two years watching TV in the infant room. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the TV off.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-03.
- Safety & premises
  The play structure that is on the playground outside does not have at least six inches of loose fill surfacing in all fall zones.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-04. Correction verified 2025-03-07.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During my walkthrough, I observed children under the age of two years watching TV in the infant room. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the TV off.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-03.
- Safety & premises
  The play structure that is on the playground outside does not have at least six inches of loose fill surfacing in all fall zones.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-04. Correction verified 2025-03-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  There are left over building materials on the playground from contracting work. The materials contain hazardous objects that pose a risk to children.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-30. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  There are left over building materials on the playground from contracting work. The materials contain hazardous objects that pose a risk to children.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-30. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Childcare Paradise Learning Center, 2146 E OVERTON RD, Dallas, TX 75216-5713 (operation ID 1354272, operation number 1707039), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.