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Berne Academy DCC

1311 JOHNS AVE, Lancaster, TX 75134-3126

Operation number:
311124
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:
246
License effective:
November 5, 1989
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9722274431
Email:
berneacademy@att.net

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 21 available inspections for Berne Academy DCC from June 9, 2022 through April 1, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 19, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
21

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 7 local median in 75134

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.9
Local median
0.9

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.55

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children with food allergies do not have an food allergy emergency plan.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver CPR training were not available for review.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver first aid training were not available for review.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning supplies were observed within reach of children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Several caregivers are missing notarized affidavits.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.901(5)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Cribs were observed without childrens names.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Official code
746.2409(a)(10)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the investigation monitoring inspection a total of eight electrial outlets were left uncovered. Outlets were uncovered in infant and toddler rooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the investigation monitoring. The teachers, director, and the employee with the provisional status stated that she supervises the children independently during normal operation hours of the operation.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant in the infant room was observed sleeping in a bouncer after two walkthroughs.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants in the infant room that were over 6 months old were observed drinking bottles while lying down in the crib.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
Official code
746.2419(5)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the children's gym women's bathroom, it was observed having wall damage with no backing resulting in the stall not being able to be used and blocked with a ladder. The bathroom door did not have an out of order sign. The Pre-K classroom has a water fountain that needs cleaning and repair. The fountain did not have an out of order sign.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operations parent handbook did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation had two turtles present at the operation that were not listed in the operations parent handbook.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(17) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
Official code
746.501(a)(17)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation had less than 6 inches of pea gravel on the Pre-K playground.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have current health statements.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
3 of 4 caregiver files observed did not have current notarized affidavits.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Official code
746.1105(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There were nails exposed through the wooden beams enclosing the play equipment. The wood had also splintered.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407