Berne Academy DCC

Childcare Center|1311 JOHNS AVE, Lancaster, TX 75134|(972) 227-4431|southwestacademies.com

License Information

Status
Licensed
License #
311124
Expires
November 5, 2027
Licensed Capacity
246 children
Licensing Agency
Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

20 records
  • routine#862191781

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862191780

    3 violations found (1 high, 2 medium severity).

    Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    High

    Cleaning supplies were observed within reach of children.

    746.3407(12)Corrected 2025-08-06

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

    Medium

    Several caregivers are missing notarized affidavits.

    746.901(5)Corrected 2025-08-14

    Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

    Medium

    Cribs were observed without childrens names.

    746.2409(a)(10)Corrected 2025-08-14
  • routine#862191779

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    High

    During the investigation monitoring. The teachers, director, and the employee with the provisional status stated that she supervises the children independently during normal operation hours of the operation.

    745.635(3)Corrected 2025-04-25

    Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    High

    During the investigation monitoring inspection a total of eight electrial outlets were left uncovered. Outlets were uncovered in infant and toddler rooms.

    746.3701(1)Corrected 2025-04-25
  • complaint#862343065

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862191778

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862191777

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner

    High

    Two infants in the infant room that were over 6 months old were observed drinking bottles while lying down in the crib.

    746.2419(5)Corrected 2024-12-02

    Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

    High

    An infant in the infant room was observed sleeping in a bouncer after two walkthroughs.

    746.2426(a)(2)Corrected 2024-12-02
  • routine#862191776

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862343064

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862191775

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862191774

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862343063

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    High

    In the children's gym women's bathroom, it was observed having wall damage with no backing resulting in the stall not being able to be used and blocked with a ladder. The bathroom door did not have an out of order sign. The Pre-K classroom has a water fountain that needs cleaning and repair. The fountain did not have an out of order sign.

    746.3407Corrected 2024-03-19
  • routine#862191773

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862191772

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862343062

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862191771

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862191770

    5 violations found (1 high, 3 medium, 1 low severity).

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    Medium

    3 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have current health statements.

    746.603(a)(3)Corrected 2023-05-26

    Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit

    Low

    3 of 4 caregiver files observed did not have current notarized affidavits.

    746.1105(3)Corrected 2023-05-26

    Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    Medium

    The operations parent handbook did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

    746.501(a)(18)Corrected 2023-05-26

    Written Operational Policies - Animals

    Medium

    The operation had two turtles present at the operation that were not listed in the operations parent handbook.

    746.501(a)(17)Corrected 2023-05-26

    Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    High

    The operation had less than 6 inches of pea gravel on the Pre-K playground.

    746.4907(a)(1)Corrected 2023-05-26
  • routine#862191769

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862343061

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862191768

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    High

    The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

    746.5101(a)Corrected 2022-07-01

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    High

    There were nails exposed through the wooden beams enclosing the play equipment. The wood had also splintered.

    746.3407Corrected 2022-07-01
  • routine#862191767

    1 violation found (1 medium severity).

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report

    Medium

    The oepration did not have a current gas inspection on file.

    746.801(13)Corrected 2021-07-15

Availability

246 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750$1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950$1,400
Toddler$850$1,250
Preschool$750$1,100
School-age$450$750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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