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The Academy in Willow Park
A licensed child care center in Willow Park, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 201 CANYON CT, Willow Park, TX 76087
County: Parker County
Phone: (817) 441-1355
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 130 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1550806
Permit: Full Permit, issued April 23, 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.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1550806 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 12 inspections
- 6 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 6 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 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 December 4, 2021 to July 8, 2026, newest first: 42 visits and 33 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.
July 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 3, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 3, 2026 · Correction verified: July 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation failed to notify CCR after a governing body member was arrested.
June 22, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 19, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
June 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 9, 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: July 2, 2026 · Correction verified: July 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Child was left outside during the transition into the building.
February 25, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
February 25, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 26, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 7, 2025 · Correction verified: October 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Child was denied food as a form of punishment.
June 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 27, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
September 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 6, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 14, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
December 1, 2023 · 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: December 13, 2023 · Correction verified: December 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation allows a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Caregiver was a floater and was present with children throughout the operation.
November 30, 2023 · 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: December 13, 2023 · Correction verified: December 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers did not have visual or auditorial awareness of a child, when child was sent out of the operation surrounded by non-staff members and parent had not arrived.
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 13, 2023 · Correction verified: December 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance of the minimum standards by not creating safeguards for children during dismissal/parent pickup, after having a similar deficiency.
November 29, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 29, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 25, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 24, 2023 · Investigation · 5 citations
746.4101 - Release of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2023 · Correction verified: May 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Child was not released to a parent or a person designated by the parent.
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 17, 2023 · Correction verified: May 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregiver did not have visual or auditorial awareness of a child, when child was sent out to non-staff members that were mistaken for parents of the child.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2023 · Correction verified: May 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation failed to notify CCR of a non-routine situation that placed a child at risk for harm.
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2023 · Correction verified: May 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance with the minimum standards by failing to report a child was left unsupervised outside with non-staff members after being notified by the parent of their concerns.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2023 · Correction verified: May 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards, by having dismissal measures in place that were accordance to the minimum standards, as well as failing to report a child was left unsupervised outside with non-staff members.
February 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 11, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
January 10, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 18, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 15, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 5, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 27, 2022 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2022 · Correction verified: November 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation did not have a fenced in outdoor activity space in front of the operation.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2022 · Correction verified: November 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director failed to operate in compliance of the minimum standards, by allowing caregivers to have outside time in the front of the operation's parking lot.
October 27, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2022 · Correction verified: November 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant room had 11 infants and 2 caregiver in the classroom. The specified age of the children in the group was 0-11 months, which only allows a maximum of 10 children, two or more caregivers may supervise.
September 21, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 14, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 14, 2022 · Correction verified: July 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation allowed child to be present at the operation without a completed food allergy emergency plan signed by the heath care professional and parent.
June 6, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 26, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 1, 2022 · Correction verified: June 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation allowed a 10 year old child to be present around infants in the 12 -18 month old classroom. 10 year old was more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the room.
May 17, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2022 · Correction verified: May 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant (3m) under the age of 12 months was observed with a burp cloth in the crib placed over the child's neck.
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 18, 2022 · Correction verified: May 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards in the infant room on multiple occasions.
May 12, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2022 · Correction verified: May 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregiver with a provisional eligibility which restricts them from being alone with children, was in violation when they were left alone in a room with 4 infants.
May 4, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 4, 2022 · Correction verified: May 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant classroom with a specified age 12- 18 group was out of group size. It was observed 14 children with 2 caregivers.
April 30, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
April 26, 2022 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2022 · Correction verified: May 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant classroom exceeded group size. The classroom had 12 infants with 2 caregivers. Of the 12 infants, 8 were 11 months or younger. The specified age of the children in the group was 0-11 which has a maximum group size of 10 infants to 2 caregivers.
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: April 26, 2022 · Correction verified: May 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation allows a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Caregiver was present with children ages 3-5.
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2022 · Correction verified: May 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed with no access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children.
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2022 · Correction verified: May 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance with the minimum standards, as demonstrated by 9 high deficiencies and 7 medium high deficiencies within last 24 months which included several infant safe sleep deficiency.
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 6, 2022 · Correction verified: May 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation has tunnel play structure elevated above ground that required loose-fill.
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2022 · Correction verified: May 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards in the infant room on multiple occasions.
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2022 · Correction verified: May 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
4 infants were observed sleeping with blankets covering their heads.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2022 · Correction verified: May 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
5 infants under the age of 12 months were observed with blankets in the crib.
March 8, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 4, 2021 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 5 citations
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 14, 2022 · Correction verified: February 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation failed to provide access to children's record during an investigation conducted by DFPS investigator.
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 14, 2022 · Correction verified: February 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Permit holder failed to comply with law and minimum standards by not having a procedure in place to allow the director to have access to records when the governing body designee is not present at the operation.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2022 · Correction verified: March 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not notify the parent immediately upon an infant falling off a diaper changing table approximately three to four feet to the ground and onto a hard surface.
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2022 · Correction verified: March 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not use safety straps located on the diaper changing table, bent over, and removed her hand from the infant while on the changing table. The infant fell off the table and fell approximately 3 feet to the ground.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2022 · Correction verified: March 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a DFPS investigation a caregiver was found Reason to Believe for neglect of a child.
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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.