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Lionheart Children's Academy -LABC

2912 LITTLE RD, Arlington, TX 76016-1725

Operation number:
1544767
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Tarrant
Capacity:
250
License effective:
February 19, 2015
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8177686865
Email:
lionheart.labc@lionheartkid.org

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 70 available inspections for Lionheart Children's Academy -LABC from December 8, 2021 through July 8, 2026.

22 inspections recorded violations, with 35 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 4, 2026 and involved other violations.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Five later inspections, from May 20, 2026 through July 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
70

17 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
35

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
30

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

70 total inspections vs 17 local median in 76016

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.55

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.86

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: Other violations
Report finding
The operation has two known controlling person's who have not been updated including the director.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
Official code
745.903(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the clothing causing them to fall in attempt to redirect.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Orientation to the child-care center was not completed before having acessing to the children for a substitute caregiver.
Correction deadline
December 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver left a child on the playground unsupervised between 10-12 minutes.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
A substitute caregiver hired by the operation did not comply with the minimum standards while working at the operation.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Official code
746.1003(2)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver failed to report concerns of abuse to the department of family a protective service.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Official code
746.1201(5)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised in a hallway for approximately 2 minutes.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A caregiver was observed asleep at naptime.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
Official code
746.2901
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
Official code
745.509
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm leaving a bruise.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver did not demonstrate patience when relating to children in the classroom.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregiver did not show good judgement by tugging/ arguing on/over a blanket with a child.
Correction deadline
February 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not show proper self-control when redirecting a child.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Two hours of renew annual transportation safety training is needed for all drivers and director.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with parent and caregivers. By not checking the label, a caregiver was giving a wrong breastmilk bottle to a child.
Correction deadline
June 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with caregivers and parents. A child was able to get out of the room without caregiver noticed.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan signed by parents and health care professional for a child who allergic to fish. The plan was signed and dated after the incident.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
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: Child guidance
Report finding
The assistant director did not make a good judgment by not provide a thorough orientation and/or provide enough information in order for a substitute caregiver to conduct the job efficiently. As result, the substitute caregiver unknowingly serves a child food that he/she allergic to.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A substitute caregiver served a child with food that he/she allergic to.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Official code
746.3301(i)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Children confirmed that a caregiver slapped kids' hand and yell at them when they are not listening.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgment when yelling and hitting children's hand as type of discipline.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Center based on interview with victim, parent, and caregivers. Caregiver admitted that he said inappropriate word to a child.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Official code
746.2805(7)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Center based on interview with victim, parent, and caregivers.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with various caregivers. A caregiver was giving a wrong milk bottle to a non-verbal child.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The classroom had a period of inactivity for 19 minutes.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Official code
746.2205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver and a member of management did not demonstrate good judgment when they did not notify the parent of an incident that took place 38 minutes prior to the parent arriving for a family event.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. Two children were unsupervised for eight minutes when they left the classroom without the caregiver?s knowledge.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2023
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: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not report an incident that placed two children at risk within the required two calendar-day time frame.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not make the parents aware of an incident that placed their children at risk on the day it occurred, notifying them three days later.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be in deficient. A caregiver was not using good judgment while using her feet with shoe on to pat a child's back to get the child to sleep. Other two caregivers witnessed the action but did not say anything to the caregiver or report to the management.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be in deficient. Three caregivers did not know it was considered a form of prohibited discipline when using one's foot to pat on a child's back to get the child to go to sleep.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
Official code
746.1203(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined by the Child Care Licensing Investigator that one caregiver did mention that she takes treats away from children such as bubblegum and candy as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Official code
746.2805(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was observed that the blue mats used for napping were not marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Official code
746.4503(c)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was observed that blue mats in the classroom were not label with child's name or number system.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
It was observed that children's blanket and sleeping pack are on the floor. Some of the blankets were touching each other.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Official code
746.4505