The Academy: Northlake

Childcare Center|7531 CLEVELAND GIBBS RD, Northlake, TX 76226|(940) 535-8399|theacademychildcare.com

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 1794220
Expires: November 21, 2026
Licensed Capacity: 132 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

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

State records

Inspection History

16 records

December 3, 2025routine#862324461
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
November 5, 2025routine#862324460
3 violations found (2 high, 1 medium severity).
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Medium
Based on information gathered during the inspection and documentation reviewed that operation, has not conducted CO system test.
746.801(10)Corrected 2025-11-05
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
High
A sample of children records were reviewed during the inspection and four children do have updated immunizaton.
746.613(b)Corrected 2025-11-19
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
High
The caregiver in the Preschool 2 classroom was observed using their personal phone while supervising children.
746.1203(3)(D)Corrected 2025-11-05
October 10, 2025routine#862324459
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 11, 2025routine#862324458
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 27, 2025routine#862324457
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
High
Caregivers in two classrooms did not know the number for children they were caring for.
746.1205(a)(1)Corrected 2025-08-27
August 26, 2025complaint#862391688
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
High
Based on the course of the investigation and observations made, the caregiver in charge of the group during the alleged incident was a volunteer and not a qualified caregiver.
746.1401(e)Corrected 2025-09-24
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
High
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that the director allowed a volunteer to care for children alone. The director also did not ensure the volunteer was qualified to care for children and had completed paperwork & training required before being counted in the ratio.
746.1003(3)Corrected 2025-09-24
July 14, 2025assessment#862399085
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
High
Food allergy plans were reviewed, and two food allergy plans were incomplete. One plan did not have a physician?s signature, and the other plan did not have a parent signature.
746.3819Corrected 2025-07-28
May 29, 2025routine#862324456
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
High
The operation has not had a fire inspection since March of 2024.
746.5101(b)Corrected 2025-06-12
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
High
Food allergy plans were reviewed, and two food allergy plans were incomplete. One plan did not have a physician?s signature, and the other plan did not have a parent signature.
746.3819Corrected 2025-06-12
January 29, 2025routine#862324455
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 19, 2024routine#862324454
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 5, 2024routine#862324453
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High
A caregiver in the three's class did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for while tranisiting from outside play. Neither caregiver present did a name to face check when transitioning.
746.1205(a)(2)Corrected 2024-09-05
Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
High
The opearation's admission form has not been updated.
746.605(13)(A)Corrected 2024-10-03
July 17, 2024routine#862324452
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
June 5, 2024routine#862324451
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 30, 2024self-report#862391687
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Policies Comply with Rules
High
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not implement their inclusive care policies, in regards to the investigation.
746.201(1)Corrected 2024-06-25
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
High
During the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not have admission information for the two children involved.
746.605(13)Corrected 2024-06-25
May 28, 2024routine#862324450
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
High
The operation has only been providing one snack component for AM/PM snack. CI: The operation added milk to the snacks provided during inspection and will add milk or another food group option going forward.
746.3301(b)Corrected 2024-05-28
April 9, 2024routine#862324449
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations

Availability

132 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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