Early Care And Education
103 SAMUEL BLVD, Coppell, TX 75019 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 212
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Heather Trinka
- Phone
- (972) 304-2000
- Regulated since
- Oct 24, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1489305 · number 1804392
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 8 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, the caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver informed a child?s parent of false information about how their child received an injury while in her care. The caregiver does not demonstrate self-control when she is heard making several negative comments in front of the children in regard to the children and classroom behaviors.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
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Other
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed snatching toys from children, throwing or slamming items down in the classroom and kicking a chair.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed pushing children to move them to another area of the room or picking them up and putting them down in a harsh and rough manner.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
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Other Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed on several occasions, grabbing a child by the arm or clothing and pulling them down to the ground.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
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Other Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, the caregiver uses inappropriate discipline when yelling at children in a derogatory manner.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
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Other Serious
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Nov 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The opeation had medication on the premises that was past the expiration date.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was determined that a caregiver pulled a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner causing the child to stumble/fall.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline which is a risk to the child. The operation did not report to Child Care Regulations that a child was placed at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Illness & medication
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was determined that the operation did not retain a copy of the original incident report in the child's file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(7) — Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Other Serious
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Sep 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver grabbed a child and pulled him out from under a table resulting in possibly scratching the child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-11.
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Other Serious
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.