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Kiddie Academy of Northlake

7255 CANYON FALLS RD, Northlake, TX 76226

Operation number:
1779822
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Denton
Capacity:
234
License effective:
January 3, 2024
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9402417222
Email:
Not listed

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 47 available inspections for Kiddie Academy of Northlake from June 23, 2023 through August 12, 2026.

20 inspections recorded violations, with 55 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 2, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in seven inspections.

Three later inspections, from June 8, 2026 through August 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
47

12 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
55

13 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
39

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
10

Last 36 months

Local comparison

47 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 76226

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.17
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
10
Local average
2

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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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies did not have information on how parents can access the minimum standards online.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Official code
746.501(a)(23)
Medium concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
The operational policies did not have information regarding water activities.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(15) - Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
Official code
746.501(a)(15)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Six children files had a parent listed as the emergency contact.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child was missing a health statement on file.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has multiple children with noted food allergies but there is no food allergy form on file.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not completed carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguisher check since September.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child did not have a completed admission form and does not have immunization records on file.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The operation has two infants that require a written feeding form, one infant does not have an updated form.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The permits holders have not maintained compliance with minimum standards.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2025
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: Staff training
Report finding
The director's files is incomplete and does not have proof of orientation, DL/ID, pre-affidavit, nor an signed affidavit.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director's files is incomplete and does not have proof of orientation, DL/ID, pre-affidavit, nor an signed affidavit.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver's CPR and First Aid had expired. The caregiver was present during the inspection, working with children.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation has removed their required posting board.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
Official code
746.401(1)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver working alone with infants has been employed for over 90 days with no CPR.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2025
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
The operations director has 22 hours of the required 30 hours for their 2024-2025 training year. The director is also missing required topics
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregivers in the 2B classrooms did not know the number of children in care.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation Pre-K classroom wall has not been repaired.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregivers in the 2B and 3C classrooms did not know the number of children in care.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregiver in the 3C classroom stated that there were 11 children in care and there were 10 children in care.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation has multiple classrooms gaps of paint missing on the wall at children's level.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Form 2885, Children's Product Certification, has not been completed since 2023
Correction deadline
June 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has one child enrolled with a food allergy that does not have a food allergy plan on file.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2025
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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation's files have not been maintained and the operation did not have children's files available to be reviewed during inspection.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation does not have completed files for the 8 employees.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver failed to check the label on an infant's bottle prior to feeding, which resulted in the bottle being given to the incorrect child.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 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)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent or obtain a signature.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregiver in the 3C classroom stated that there were 9 children in care and their were 13 children in care.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant classroom was observed to have 1 caregiver to 7 infants present during inspection. The ratio is 1:4 based on the specified age group.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2025
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
Based on observations made and information gathered, it is determined that the operation has been operating out of ratio in multiple classrooms in the morning.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1611(b) - Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet
Official code
746.1611(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that children in the three-year-old classroom were left alone.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 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)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the operation has had multiple allegations and known incidents that were not reported to CCR.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation permit holder has been aware of previous citations at the operation and has not ensured its overall compliance.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a operational policy that is specific to their operation and does not have the updated 2023 requirements.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation has one employee who has been employed for over a year and has not completed their 24 hours of training.
Correction deadline
March 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation permit holder has been aware of previous citations at the operation and has not ensured its overall compliance.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation did not have completed staff training files available for review during inspection.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not documented any drills conducted since November of 2024.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Multiple caregivers at the operation has online only CPR training.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Multiple caregivers at the operation has online only CPR training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation has not updated their admission form to include required 2023 information.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(12)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
Official code
746.605(12)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation did not have completed staff training files available for review during inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not documented any drills conducted since November of 2024.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a operational policy that is specific to their operation and does not have the updated 2023 requirements.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A substitute caregiver fell asleep while supervising children during naptime.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2024
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: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation and external video footage, caregivers did not ensure the safety of a child left alone for over 20 minutes on the outside playground.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 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)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on an interview with the child's parents and external documentation received, the child's incident report was not signed by the parents as of 10/3/24.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, caregivers at the operation neglectfully supervised a child in care by leaving them alone on the playground for more than 20 minutes. Resulting in the child having to find their way back inside the building.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver did not use good judgment as a caregiver sat on the floor and restrained a child on their lap.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on external documentation reviewed a caregiver inappropriately responded to an incident involving two children, by grabbing a child and then pulling them by one arm off of the floor.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Low concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on interviews conducted and external documentation reviewed, an incident report was not signed by a member of management or the parent due to the information being inaccurate.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
Official code
746.705
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not change a child's diaper all day while the child was in care, which resulted in a diaper rash and the child having to go to the doctor.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's fire inspection has expired. The operation has not contacted the local fire marshal to schedule and inspection, as required.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2024
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Five children do not have a food allergy plan on file. One child has a food allergy plan that is not signed by the parent.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2024
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: Medication
Report finding
Four children 20 months and under have been administered medication that the directions stated require doctors approval. The children do not have doctors note on file.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Official code
746.3805(a)(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation did not notify CCR or remove the director as controlling person. CI: Designee removed the previous director during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
Official code
746.305(a)(7)