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Temple Childrens Academy

4242 HARTRICK BLUFF RD, Temple, TX 76502-3793

Operation number:
1808458
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
187
License effective:
June 13, 2025
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2543274747
Email:
office@templeca.com
Website:
templeca.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 14 available inspections for Temple Childrens Academy from December 19, 2024 through June 16, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from May 15, 2026 through June 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 20 local median in 76502

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
2.15

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: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, this minimum standard was found deficient. Information gathered through interviews and documentation determined that a caregiver lifted a child by one arm/hand, resulting in a nursemaid?s elbow injury while the child was in care. The caregiver?s actions did not demonstrate appropriate judgment in ensuring the child?s safety and well-being
Correction deadline
June 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2026
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
One classroom was observed to have toilet cleaner in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the classroom. The cleaning products were moved to another location during the the inspection.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One child was observed to be unattended in a hallway during the inspection. The child was taken back to their classroom by the director.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 24, 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: Supervision
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a toddler aged child fell out of a crib.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 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: Child guidance
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that good judgement was not used when one staff member used a crib to transport toddler aged children to another classroom for non-emergency purposes.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Classrooms were observed not raising children to the sink to wash hands with soap and water.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Official code
746.3421(b)