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Education Station Academy

712 MAIN ST, Lavon, TX 75166-1508

Operation number:
952386
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Collin
Capacity:
160
License effective:
August 5, 2009
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9728432229
Email:
connie@esalavon.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 31 available inspections for Education Station Academy from October 8, 2021 through February 18, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 39 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on February 18, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
31

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
39

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
24

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

31 total inspections vs 12 local median in Collin County

Compared to 444 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.26
Local median
0.39

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
35%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
42%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two caregiver's affidavits were not notarized.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The caregiver's Abuse/Neglect Training expired 06/30/24.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1309(c)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child in care was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was not current.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The staff were not current with their emergency preparedness training.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of five records evaluated did not have their immunization records.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of five records evaluated did not have a current health statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of five records evaluated did not have a current health statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The playgrounds did not have the adequate amount of surfacing.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was not current. The previous inspection expired on 6/22/23.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2023
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: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver failed to use good judgment when they flipped a child over on a mat and put a blanket over their head to go to sleep. Caregivers put straps around the waists of several two year old children to prevent them from getting up while eating at the table.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 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)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One driver was not current with their transportation training. It expired 2/23.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One employee did not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational polices did not include the promotion of physical activity.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies did not include their requirements for vaccine preventable diseases for their employees.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Official code
746.501(a)(28)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The changing pad in the infant room had a tear.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The new alarm that was installed in the van was not working.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The playground needs more surfacing.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three high chairs did not have straps.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was not current.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
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: Transportation
Report finding
The operation purchased the incorrect alarm for the vehicles.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
All of the classrooms did not have the activity plan posted.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Official code
746.401(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The playground needs more surfacing.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was not current.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
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: Transportation
Report finding
The operation purchased the incorrect alarm for the vehicles.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
All of the classrooms did not have the activity plan posted.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Official code
746.401(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three high chairs did not have straps.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four infants in the infant room were observed without having labels on their bottles.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Nap mats were observed not to be labeled in any of the classrooms.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 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
Three employee files were missing copies of photo identification.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Official code
746.901(8)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
According to documentation the operation has not conducted any drills since January 2022.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of the employee files reviewed had certificates that were measured in minutes not clock hours or CEU's.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
Official code
746.1329(b)(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of the employee who have been employed over a year only had 9 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not had a fire inspection since August of 2020.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2022
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)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. The van was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and it was determined that a child was left on a van while in care. A child was left on a van for one hour.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and it was determined that a child was left in a vehicle while in care. A child was left on a van for one hour.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 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: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. A child was not being supervised when they were left on a van for one hour.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2022
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. A child was not accounted for when leaving the vehicle and was left on the van for one hour.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Official code
746.5605(3)