Carpe Diem Private Preschool
271 RENNER PKWY, Richardson, TX 75080 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 150
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Janet Brooks
- Phone
- (972) 664-0203
- Regulated since
- Mar 30, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1177508 · number 1563937
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated and found deficient. The operation does not have the current annual inspection conducted every 12 months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver was observed pulling a child up by the arm, dragging them across the floor, pulling a child's hair and setting them down forcefully.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to contact Child Care Regulation when a caregiver notified the administrators of an incident that occurred in a classroom.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after wiping a child's nose.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One employee was not current with their CPR and First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
A caregiver gave the wrong bottle to an infant. The bottle was labeled with the infant's name.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-04. Correction verified 2024-06-07.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Apr 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-17. Correction verified 2024-05-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
An infant received the wrong bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-05. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via 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.