Gifted Minds Academy
110 KENYA ST, Cedar Hill, TX 75104 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 125
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sherry Vines-Tressell
- Phone
- (214) 853-3217
- Regulated since
- Nov 4, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1494506 · number 1808338
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 17, 2026 Report · Recorded (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 17, 2026 Report · Recorded (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 31, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 31, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Only 18 of 30 hours of annual training for the director was observed in the employee file.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-31. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Staff background & training
The director's annual transportation training was expired.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Other
Two children did not have health statements on file.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two children did not have health statements on file.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Other
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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Director and owner allowed a person to be present around children without an eligible background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-03. Correction verified 2026-03-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
Children were observed alone in classrooms unsupervised by a caregiver or the owner. A child was observed sleep in an office with a caregiver without an eligible background check.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-03. Correction verified 2026-03-13.
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Staff background & training
Owner was present at the operation and failed to comply with the minimum standards by knowingly allowing a person without a completed background check to be alone with a child.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-03. Correction verified 2026-03-13.
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Records & paperwork
Owner did not have time sheets for director stating the days and hours worked.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-03. Correction verified 2026-03-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant room was out of ratio with 8 children under 18 months with one caregiver.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection there was a total of 19 children in the building and there was not additional employee in the building.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
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Supervision & ratios
Upon arrival the caregiver was not physically present in the nap room.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(6) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
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Other
Upon arrival to the nap room there was not adequate lighting to all children.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Completeup to date personal records were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Complete admission documentation was available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Staff background & training
Completeup to date personal records were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Outdoor fence has barbed wire which pose a risk to a child they were to climb the fence.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection use-zones of four pieces of equipment overlap.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
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Other Serious
Gate leading to pool did not have self-closing
HHSC 746.5007(b) — Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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