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Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd

Licensed child-care center in Irving, TX 75063 · Texas operation #1742474

Record summary

4 high-risk · 18 total

4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (18 citations in all, from 12 inspections, 4 investigations and 1 assessment); last inspection Oct 7, 2026.

0 of 18 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
8001 Mustang Dr, Irving, TX 75063
Phone
(972) 999-1918
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
173 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Dec 15, 2022
Director
Niema Collins
Programs
School Age Care, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

Oct 7, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 5, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have current documentation for fire drills.

Corrected Sep 5, 2026, verified by the state Sep 15, 2026.

Apr 29, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state when its director changes.

State rule 746.303(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Change in Director"

Corrected May 14, 2026, verified by the state Jun 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Apr 29, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 17, 2026: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state when its director changes.

State rule 746.303(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Change in Director"

Inspector's note: The change in directors was not reported to licensing in writing within five days after the change was made.

Corrected May 14, 2026, verified by the state May 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Mar 30, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 30, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 26, 2026: Investigation of a self-report

1 citation.

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: The operation had a disinfectant bottle that was in reach of children and a child had the bottle in their mouth.

Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Mar 4, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 1, 2026: Investigation of a self-report

1 citation.

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: The caregiver did not show good judgement when giving a child peanut butter dog treats during snack time and the operation does not serve peanut butter.

Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Feb 2, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 8, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 5, 2026: Investigation of a self-report

3 citations.

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she failed to check a labeled bottle before feeding it to the wrong child.

Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified by the state Jan 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not report a situation that placed a child at risk within the required 48 hours.

Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified by the state Jan 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver that did not have current first aid was left alone with children.

Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified by the state Jan 26, 2026.

Oct 30, 2025: Assessment

1 citation.

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: 7 out of 10 employee files reviewed still did not have a current TB test.

Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified by the state Nov 14, 2025.

Oct 6, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: 7 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a current TB test.

Corrected Oct 27, 2025, verified by the state Oct 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jan 27, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Nov 19, 2024: Inspection

8 citations.

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have current first aid training.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 12, 2024.

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required number of training hours.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 12, 2024.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have current CPR training.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 12, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must include communication procedures.

State rule 746.5202(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures"

Inspector's note: The emergency prepardness plan was not complete.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 12, 2024.

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: 5 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required annual training topics.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 12, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the state's minimum qualifications, including signed affidavit forms.

State rule 746.1105(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have tuberculosis screening.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 12, 2024.

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.1105(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 12, 2024.

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.1105(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: 3 out of 10 employees files reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 12, 2024.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1742474.

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