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Guidance Preparatory Academy
A licensed child care center in Bartonville, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 64 MCMAKIN RD, Bartonville, TX 76226
County: Denton County
Phone: (940) 455-7123
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 301 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1788911
Permit: Full Permit, issued November 22, 2023
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 21 inspections
- 15 investigations
- 28 citations from these visits (risk level: High 15, Medium High 6, Medium 7)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from November 20, 2023 to October 29, 2026, newest first: 36 visits and 28 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 16, 2026 · Inspection · Findings pending
October 15, 2026 · Investigation · Findings pending
July 7, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 16, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 19, 2026 · Correction verified: July 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infant feeding instructions were not signed by the parents.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 23, 2026 · Correction verified: July 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One childs exemption request on file has expired.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 23, 2026 · Correction verified: July 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One childs EpiPen is expired.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2026 · Correction verified: July 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two staff are missing required training topics and hours for the last full year.
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2026 · Correction verified: July 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that the younger infants have not being going outside.
May 28, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 25, 2026 · Correction verified: July 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not follow name to face procedures when transitioning from the outside playground to the classroom. As a result, a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
May 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 21, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 15, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2026 · Correction verified: May 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers did not follow procedures of name to face for all children when transitioning from the classroom to the outside playground. As a result, a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for approximately 11 minutes.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2026 · Correction verified: May 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An employee did not use good judgment when management was not immediately notified of an incident that occurred.
March 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 7, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 4, 2026 · Correction verified: March 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the investigation and a review of video footage, a caregiver failed to provide comfort to a toddler who was visibly upset during drop‑off times.
January 7, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
December 5, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 17, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 13, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
November 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 7, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
October 30, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2025 · Correction verified: November 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During morning dropout toddler walked out of the Two A classroom due to the door being left open by a parent dropping off.
October 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 27, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
October 27, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
October 23, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 22, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 17, 2025 · Correction verified: November 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that children at the operation have been inappropriately grabbed by caregivers.
October 21, 2025 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 19, 2025 · Correction verified: December 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that caregivers have been using their personal devices while caring for children.
746.3303 - Nutrition and Food Service - Meal and Snack Schedule
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 19, 2025 · Correction verified: December 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the inspection, children in care went more than 3 hours without a meal or snack.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 19, 2025 · Correction verified: December 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate competency by ensuring the Pre-B schedule was followed and children in care were fed before being instructed to lie down for naptime.
October 13, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 9, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 4 citations
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2025 · Correction verified: November 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver has inappropriately grabbed children in the toddler classroom.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2025 · Correction verified: November 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a toddler caregiver has been observed yelling in the children's faces.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2025 · Correction verified: November 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that a toddler caregiver hit a child's hand while in care, and has hit children's hands in the past.
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2025 · Correction verified: November 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on video footage reviewed and information gathered from interviews, a caregiver positioned a toddler in front of a chair when they were not listening. The caregiver then sat down in the chair with their legs enclosing the child beneath them.
September 15, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 11, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 10, 2025 · Correction verified: October 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver inappropriately handled a child while in care.
July 9, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 3, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 30, 2025 · Investigation · 9 citations
746.501(a)(3) - Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: July 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that the operation has allowed children with a fever to remain in care. When children are sent home with a fever, they are not required to remain out of care until 24 hours symptom-free.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: July 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation's 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: July 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in 1B, 2A, and 3B have been observed yelling in the children's faces and using aggressive language. It is determined that the caregiver in 3B has used other children to taunt and humiliate children who wet themselves, misbehave, etc.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: July 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: July 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered, it is determined that an infant/toddler caregiver has frequently not promptly changed children's diapers resulting in diaper rashes and dried poop being found on them by other caregivers.
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: July 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the investigation, the operation has two subjects with active background checks who have not been employed there for over 7 days.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: July 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation's 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: July 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that approximately since May of 2024, the director and assistant director have been knowledgeable of multiple ongoing concerns of minimum standards violations at the operation that places children at risk.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: July 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
November 21, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 7, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
May 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 20, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
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- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.