LionHeart Children's Academy
Licensed child-care center in Garland, TX 75044 · Texas operation #1603238
Record summary
2 high-risk · 3 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 6 inspections and 4 investigations); last inspection Jul 17, 2026.
0 of 3 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.
Details
- Address
- 2660 Belt Line Rd, Garland, TX 75044
- Phone
- (214) 838-3626
- Website
- Lionheartkid.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 237 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jun 17, 2016
- Director
- Josselyn Fuentes
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
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
Jul 17, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 15, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Jun 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 24, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Mar 6, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 22, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 18, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
May 20, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 16, 2025: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
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 rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that Child Care Regulation was not notified by the operation with regard to a situation that placed a child at risk.
Corrected Jun 9, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.
State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"
Inspector's note: This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that the child's parents were not being notified by the operation immediately with regard to a situation that placed a child at risk.
Corrected Jun 9, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 15, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.
State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"
Inspector's note: The operation does not have the record available to show for having a current health inspection.
Corrected May 29, 2025, verified by the state May 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 4 visits 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.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: LionHeart Children's Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1603238.
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