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Walnut Creek Academy
A licensed child care center in Mansfield, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1751 N WALNUT CREEK DR, Mansfield, TX 76063
County: Tarrant County
Phone: (817) 473-4406
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 539 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1541786
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 24, 2015
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
- 18 inspections
- 8 investigations
- 26 citations from these visits (risk level: High 8, Medium High 16, Medium 2)
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 October 28, 2021 to October 2, 2026, newest first: 53 visits and 37 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 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 18, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2026 · Correction verified: October 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three playgrounds did not have at least six inches of loose fill.
July 22, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2026 · Correction verified: August 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three playgrounds did not have at least six inches of loose fill.
May 7, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 24, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
April 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 1, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
March 19, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 13, 2026 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 12, 2026 · Correction verified: March 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after the director failed to report to licensing that a child was left unattended in a classroom for at least five minutes.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 12, 2026 · Correction verified: March 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a caregiver failed to account for the number of children she had in care causing a child to be left unattended in a classroom.
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: March 12, 2026 · Correction verified: March 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a child was left unattended in a classroom for five minutes.
November 19, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 31, 2025 · Correction verified: January 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The most recent health inspection was not available for review at the time of inspection.
August 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 30, 2025 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 29, 2025 · Correction verified: August 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 29, 2025 · Correction verified: August 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that the permit holder failed to provide notification when the center director left their position.
746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 29, 2025 · Correction verified: August 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that a child was not properly cleaned during a diaper change.
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: July 29, 2025 · Correction verified: August 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that caregivers have been using their cell phones while being in direct care of children.
May 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 8, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
March 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 28, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2024 · Correction verified: November 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The tile flooring is still visibly stained and dirty in one of the classrooms. The foam insulation around the toilet water valve is accessible to a child to ingest.
October 15, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were two electrical outlets in the Discovery classroom and one electrical outlet in the Achievers classroom that did not have child proof covers. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were added).
October 11, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 8, 2024 · Correction verified: November 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that the written activity plan was not being followed by the caregiver.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2024 · Correction verified: October 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The tile flooring in two of the restrooms (Achievers & Adventurers) were in need of cleaning. The flooring is visibly stained and dirty. In the Adventurer's restroom, the foam insulation around the toilet water valve is accessible to a child to ingest. The caulking around the base of the toilet needs to be replaced as the caulking is cracked and has turned brown. The baseboards also need to be cleaned.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 8, 2024 · Correction verified: November 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that the director failed to ensure that the center's daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards. The director did not ensure the pre-k class had a written activity plan for several weeks and the caregiver had to run the class without the required plan of activity. The director did not ensure the caregiver had a plan of structured activities for the children. The director also failed to ensure parents were being notified of incidents with their child.
September 26, 2024 · Investigation · 4 citations
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 8, 2024 · Correction verified: November 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver failed to properly account for children. The caregiver did not follow the operations procedures for transitioning children which resulted in the caregiver leaving a child unattended.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 8, 2024 · Correction verified: November 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the caregiver was over ratio. There were 47 children ages 4 - 12 years old with one caregiver.
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 8, 2024 · Correction verified: November 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised as a child wandered away from the playground and was found in an empty classroom.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 8, 2024 · Correction verified: November 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director did not ensure the center's daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards as the director failed to ensure ratios were being maintained and in compliance as required. The director also failed to ensure that procedures for transitioning children were being followed by operation staff.
April 1, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 26, 2024 · Inspection · 7 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2024 · Correction verified: April 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2024 · Correction verified: April 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not wash two children's hands after having their diaper changed.
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A list of food allergies was not posted in the Discovery classroom. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director posted the food allergies.)
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2024 · Correction verified: April 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not wash their hands between diapering.
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in one of the infant classrooms. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the diagram was posted.)
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2024 · Correction verified: April 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, washable bibs were observed in the handwashing sink. Bibs are being washed in the hand washing sink.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 17, 2024 · Correction verified: April 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file. The last health inspection was completed 12/2022.
February 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 9, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
November 20, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 8, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 7, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 8, 2023 · Correction verified: November 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three groups were observed out of ratio during the inspection. In the Imagineers classroom, there was one caregiver with 12 children. The SAG group was 2 years. The group was over ratio by 1 child. (Note: A child was moved during the inspection.) In the Discoverers classroom, there was one caregiver with 13 children. The SAG group was 18 - 23 months. The group was over ratio by 4 children. (Note: A member of management came into the classroom during the inspection.) In the Creators classroom, there was one caregiver with 16 children. The SAG group was 3 years. The group was over ratio by 1 child. (Note: A caregiver was placed in the classroom.)
June 23, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 14, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
May 18, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 11, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 10, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
May 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 2, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
April 27, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 4, 2023 · Correction verified: April 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child's food allergy plan was not signed and dated by the parent.
746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 5, 2023 · Correction verified: April 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver only had 16 of the required 24 clock hours of training available for review at the time of inspection for the previous training year (9/1/21 - 8/31/22).
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: May 5, 2023 · Correction verified: April 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Seven staff files lacked a notarized affidavit.
February 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 4, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
September 29, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 16, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
July 22, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
July 18, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 14, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
May 16, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were two classrooms that did not have the emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted (2 year old & 3 year old). This was corrected during the inspection when the emergency diagrams were posted in each of the classrooms.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2022 · Correction verified: June 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child did not have a current immunization record on file.
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 20, 2022 · Correction verified: May 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director and two staff members that transport children did not have current transportation safety training on file.
May 3, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 1, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 30, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 30, 2022 · Correction verified: April 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One employee had access to children in care prior to the operation receiving a background check result of eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible. The caregiver was observed in the infant room.
March 26, 2022 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2022 · Correction verified: May 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not place a child's soiled clothes in a sealed plastic bag to be sent home. The caregiver did not notify the parent that the soiled clothes were in the child's backpack.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2022 · Correction verified: May 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not demonstrate good competency by not assisting a child who needed help with soiled clothes after the child did not make it to the restroom on time.
February 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 14, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
December 2, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
November 18, 2021 · Investigation · No citations
October 28, 2021 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 21, 2022 · Correction verified: February 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that a parent was not notified at pick up time, of an injury the child had sustained that day.
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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.