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The Academy in Willow Park

201 CANYON CT, Willow Park, TX 76087-3203

Operation number:
1550806
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Parker
Capacity:
130
License effective:
April 23, 2015
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8174411355
Email:
academywp@gmail.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 45 available inspections for The Academy in Willow Park from September 29, 2021 through July 8, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 3, 2026 and involved other violations.

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
45

11 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
35

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
32

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

45 total inspections vs 18 local median in 76087

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.78
Local median
0.28

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
18%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.22

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: Other violations
Report finding
Operation failed to notify CCR after a governing body member was arrested.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
Official code
746.305(a)(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Child was left outside during the transition into the building.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Child was denied food as a form of punishment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2025
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
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Operation allows a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Caregiver was a floater and was present with children throughout the operation.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2023
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: Supervision
Report finding
Caregivers did not have visual or auditorial awareness of a child, when child was sent out of the operation surrounded by non-staff members and parent had not arrived.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 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)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance of the minimum standards by not creating safeguards for children during dismissal/parent pickup, after having a similar deficiency.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Operation failed to notify CCR of a non-routine situation that placed a child at risk for harm.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 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: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance with the minimum standards by failing to report a child was left unsupervised outside with non-staff members after being notified by the parent of their concerns.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards, by having dismissal measures in place that were accordance to the minimum standards, as well as failing to report a child was left unsupervised outside with non-staff members.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child was not released to a parent or a person designated by the parent.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4101 - Release of Children
Official code
746.4101
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregiver did not have visual or auditorial awareness of a child, when child was sent out to non-staff members that were mistaken for parents of the child.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Infant room had 11 infants and 2 caregiver in the classroom. The specified age of the children in the group was 0-11 months, which only allows a maximum of 10 children, two or more caregivers may supervise.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation did not have a fenced in outdoor activity space in front of the operation.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Director failed to operate in compliance of the minimum standards, by allowing caregivers to have outside time in the front of the operation's parking lot.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Operation allowed child to be present at the operation without a completed food allergy emergency plan signed by the heath care professional and parent.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Operation allowed a 10 year old child to be present around infants in the 12 -18 month old classroom. 10 year old was more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the room.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant (3m) under the age of 12 months was observed with a burp cloth in the crib placed over the child's neck.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 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)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards in the infant room on multiple occasions.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Official code
746.1003(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Caregiver with a provisional eligibility which restricts them from being alone with children, was in violation when they were left alone in a room with 4 infants.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
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)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Infant classroom with a specified age 12- 18 group was out of group size. It was observed 14 children with 2 caregivers.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Operation has tunnel play structure elevated above ground that required loose-fill.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A caregiver was observed with no access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Official code
746.2909(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance with the minimum standards, as demonstrated by 9 high deficiencies and 7 medium high deficiencies within last 24 months which included several infant safe sleep deficiency.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
5 infants under the age of 12 months were observed with blankets in the crib.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
4 infants were observed sleeping with blankets covering their heads.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Official code
746.2429
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Operation allows a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Caregiver was present with children ages 3-5.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 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
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards in the infant room on multiple occasions.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Official code
746.1003(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant classroom exceeded group size. The classroom had 12 infants with 2 caregivers. Of the 12 infants, 8 were 11 months or younger. The specified age of the children in the group was 0-11 which has a maximum group size of 10 infants to 2 caregivers.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
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Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation did not notify the parent immediately upon an infant falling off a diaper changing table approximately three to four feet to the ground and onto a hard surface.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2022
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation failed to provide access to children's record during an investigation conducted by DFPS investigator.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Official code
746.601(c)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not use safety straps located on the diaper changing table, bent over, and removed her hand from the infant while on the changing table. The infant fell off the table and fell approximately 3 feet to the ground.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Official code
746.3503(c)(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation a caregiver was found Reason to Believe for neglect of a child.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Permit holder failed to comply with law and minimum standards by not having a procedure in place to allow the director to have access to records when the governing body designee is not present at the operation.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
9 month old infant was left in a crib with a blanket and stuff animal.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Infants were unsupervised in a separate room designated for sleep without caregivers being present in the room.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)