Kalken Education Innovation INC, Steamspark
1400 VALLEY VIEW LN, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 97
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jovan Wells
- Phone
- (214) 809-5767
- Regulated since
- Apr 13, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1362401 · number 1712214
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 16 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Food & allergies (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No 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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Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Ten childrens' files were observed to lack addresses for emergency contact persons.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-12.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Ten childrens' files were observed to lack addresses for emergency contact persons.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 7, 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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Aug 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
10 employee files were observed to have online CPR training documentation.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
10 employee files were observed to have online CPR training documentation.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Eight out of fourteen children had their heads covered during nap time.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash hands after diaper change and handling a different child.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Eight out of fourteen children had their heads covered during nap time.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash hands after diaper change and handling a different child.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-09.
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Other
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Oct 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies do not include an open invitation to parents to visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, the child-care center's program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval.
HHSC 746.501(b)(1) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-12-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies do not include an open invitation to parents to visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, the child-care center's program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval.
HHSC 746.501(b)(1) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-12-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2022 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 27, 2022 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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2022 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 6, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found in compliance. A child was inappropriately grabbed, resulting in an injury.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised on the playground.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not inform Child Care Licensing that two students received medical treatment by a health care professional.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child was placed at risk when they were left alone on the playground. This went unreported to Child Care Licensing.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Illness & medication
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. An incident report was not created or shared with parents for a child who was placed at risk due to being left unsupervised on the playground.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 6, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found in compliance. A child was inappropriately grabbed, resulting in an injury.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised on the playground.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not inform Child Care Licensing that two students received medical treatment by a health care professional.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child was placed at risk when they were left alone on the playground. This went unreported to Child Care Licensing.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Illness & medication
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. An incident report was not created or shared with parents for a child who was placed at risk due to being left unsupervised on the playground.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Other Serious
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Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 25, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. Parents do not have the opportunity to visit the child care center at any time without having to secure prior approval.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Records & paperwork
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. Infants' general mood is not recorded on the infant daily report.
HHSC 746.2431(4) — Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Food & allergies
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child went longer than three hours without a meal or snack being offered.
HHSC 746.3301(d) — Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 25, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. Parents do not have the opportunity to visit the child care center at any time without having to secure prior approval.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Records & paperwork
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. Infants' general mood is not recorded on the infant daily report.
HHSC 746.2431(4) — Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Food & allergies
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child went longer than three hours without a meal or snack being offered.
HHSC 746.3301(d) — Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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.