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The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLC

100 N HOUSTON SCHOOL RD, Lancaster, TX 75146-1906

Operation number:
1533149
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
85
License effective:
September 10, 2014
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9727414485
Email:
lgardner@gardnerprepschool.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 37 available inspections for The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLC from September 1, 2021 through July 13, 2026.

16 inspections recorded violations, with 39 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 13, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
37

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
39

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
34

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

37 total inspections vs 13 local median in 75146

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.05
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
19%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
22%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.54

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation did not have annual fire inspection documentation for CCR upon request. Operations claims to have had a fire inspection conducted.
Correction status
Correction due by August 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5103
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The opertation did not have sanitation form for CCR at inspection.
Correction status
Correction due by August 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
Official code
746.3401(c)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation did not have annual fire inspection documentation for CCR upon request. Operations claims to have had a fire inspection conducted.
Correction deadline
June 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5103
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
CCR observed the infant room with five infants, and one caregiver. 3M, 4M, 5M, 5M, 10M (ages).
Correction deadline
June 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The opertation did not have sanitation form for CCR at inspection.
Correction deadline
June 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
Official code
746.3401(c)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was not sufficient walking space between each childs cot during naptime in the two and three year old classrooms.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Official code
746.2909(3)
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Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A buildings and grounds checklist was not available for review.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is not six inches of loose fill on the playground.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The van used for transporting children does not have an emergency safety alarm.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A sink that is accesible to and used by children is not properly draining.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
There is not an employee list posted with required postings.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The caregiver in the older infant room did not have information that showed a child's age.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was not sufficient walking space between each childs cot during naptime in the three year old classroom.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the investigation a caregiver admitted to their classrooms being out of ratio at times. Also, the two-year-old classroom was observed to be out of ratio multiple times.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was observed caring for 20 children ages three and four years old. The specified age group for the children is three. The classroom is out of ratio by 5. Also, one caregiver was observed caring for 13 two year old children. The classroom is out of ratio by 2.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1501(b) - Caregiver Responsible for Each Child
Official code
746.1501(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was not sufficient walking space between each childs cot during naptime in the two and three year old classrooms.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Official code
746.2909(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director has not ensured that previous citations were corrected from the last inspection.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The older infant and two year old classroom were observed out of ratio.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The older infant room and the two year old room had cleaning materials that was accessible to the children.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed with a bottle in the crib in the older infant room.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A fan was being used in the two year old room which was accessible to the children.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The older infant room was observed watching TV. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Three classrooms were observed out of ratio. The younger infant room SAG is 1 to 4 and was observed with five children. The older infant room SAG is 1 to 5 and was observed with 9 children. One caregiver was responsible for two groups of children.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A Caregiver was observed yelling at a child.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Two infant classrooms were observed out of ratio.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles were not labeled in the infant room.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A bottle of bleacher was under the sink accessible to children in the infant classroom.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed sleep in a crib with a pacifier strap.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An infant was observed not strapped in a bouncer.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review or posted.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Caregiver observed by DFPS in direct contact with children without a completed background check.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Official code
745.635(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Caregiver observed by DFPS in direct contact with children without a completed background check.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Caregiver with the 17-22 month old children had propped her phone on the table to play a video/music while the children sat at the table.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed leaving a room and waalking down the hallway. The gate was left open and a child followed the caregiver into the hall.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were 10 children 17-22 months observed with 1 caregiver.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregvier was observed in the room with children while their background check was still pending. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Last fire inspection was in April 2020.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
6/8 staff records reviewed were missing training for the following topics: Responding to allergic reactions, Emergency preparedness, handling hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)