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Grandmas Academy

140A FM 2838, Mexia, TX 76667-2226

Operation number:
1806657
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Limestone
Capacity:
43
License effective:
May 7, 2025
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2544242500
Email:
grandmasacademy1@gmail.com
Website:
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 12 available inspections for Grandmas Academy from November 25, 2024 through July 14, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 9, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.

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
12

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
28

20 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

13 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
9

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in Limestone County

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.33
Local median
1.85

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
58%
Local median
54%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
92%
Local median
59%

Repeated topics

This provider
9
Local average
4.2

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.

Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One of the infant caregivers stepped out of the infant room, leaving one caregiver with eight infants. The infant group had a specified age of 12-17 months and could only have five infants with one caregiver in the room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the infant room.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two of the children in care were not enrolled and did not have any admission information on file. This was corrected during the inspection when the children were picked up and the director informed me that they wouldn't be returning.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were 28 children in care when the center's licensed capacity is 26. This was corrected during the inspection when two children were picked up by a parent.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Official code
746.201(11)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation expanded the infant room and did not notify Child Care Regulation prior to using the expanded space. This was corrected during the inspection when the space was inspected and measured.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Infants in the infant room were watching a television show on a caregiver's phone. This was corrected during the inspection when the show was turned off.
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver had seven infants ages 4-15 months, and another caregiver had 19 children ages 2-3 years old. Both classes were placed into ratio when additional caregivers joined the classrooms.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver stated they had 18 children when they had 19 children in their group. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed that they had 19 children in the group.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2026
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a bottle of disinfectant wipes on a table within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the disinfectant wipes were moved out of reach.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infants were observed sleeping in bouncers in their play yards. This was corrected when the infants were removed from the bouncers and placed in their bare play yards.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 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: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was taken from the infant.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants had feeding instructions that were not dated, and one had instructions that were last updated in January.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver had six infants with a specified age of 0-11 months. A 0-11 month group should only have four infants to one caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver joined the classroom.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 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: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver was missing 12.5 hours of their 24 hours of annual training, including training on emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, medication administration, preventing allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
While a caregiver was changing a diaper, a walking infant walked out of the infant room and was unsupervised briefly until the Child Care Regulation inspector brought the child back into the infant classroom.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record and a health statement, and another child needed a health statement.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children's product certification form was last signed in November 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when the director signed a new children's product certification form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation started using the kitchen or infants to eat lunch in without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected during the inspection when the room was inspected and measured.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's last fire inspection was completed on 8/27/24.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
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: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection, two caregivers stepped out of their classrooms to open the front door or get supplies, leaving the children in the room unsupervised. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers returned to their rooms.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 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: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was informed that infants can't sleep with bottles and the bottle was removed.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2025
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation had started using the porch, sanctuary, and church nursery without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected during the inspection when Child Care Regulation was notified that the spaces were being used for children and the spaces were measured.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection, the seven children in care were separated into different rooms with only one caregiver going between rooms to watch them. This was corrected during the inspection when the children were all combined into one room so that the caregiver could maintain supervision of all children in care.
Correction deadline
April 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
An infant who was still on formula did not have written feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The menu that was posted was for the previous month.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Official code
746.401(6)
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The most recent inspection letter was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the inspection letter was printed out and posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The dates that the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors were tested had not been recorded. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner recorded the dates that the equipment was lasted tested.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Several outlets did not have covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.
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)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a signed children product certification form. This was corrected during when the owner confirmed that she is subscribed to the recall emails and signed a certification form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)