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Texas records · PARKER County · WILLOW PARK

The Academy in Willow Park

Licensed Center in WILLOW PARK, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 23, 2015

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
201 CANYON CT, WILLOW PARK, TX 76087 3203
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
April 23, 2015
Operation number
1550806
Licensed capacity
130 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record30
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record11
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits7,118
Citations recorded33
Record coversDecember 4, 2021 – July 8, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High15
Medium High15
Medium3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentJuly 3, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against EmployeesRisk level: Medium High
Operation failed to notify CCR after a governing body member was arrested.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2026.

InspectionJune 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 19, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 616 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 9, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
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 activityRisk level: High
Child was left outside during the transition into the building.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 25, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 26, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet TrainingRisk level: High
Child was denied food as a form of punishment.

Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 660 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 611 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 642 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 1, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 30, 2023Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 activityRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 29, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 642 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 29, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 373 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 878 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 24, 20235 citations recorded5 of 5 standards cited at this visit
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 activityRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
Operation failed to notify CCR of a non-routine situation that placed a child at risk for harm.

Correction verified by the state on May 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4101 - Release of ChildrenRisk level: High
Child was not released to a parent or a person designated by the parent.

Correction verified by the state on May 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 11, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 357 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 27, 20222 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High
Operation did not have a fenced in outdoor activity space in front of the operation.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 27, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on November 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 21, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 827 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 14, 20221 citation recorded1 of 827 standards cited at this visit
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High
Operation allowed child to be present at the operation without a completed food allergy emergency plan signed by the heath care professional and parent.

Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 26, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 17, 20222 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with StandardsRisk level: Medium
Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards in the infant room on multiple occasions.

Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
An infant (3m) under the age of 12 months was observed with a burp cloth in the crib placed over the child's neck.

Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 12, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 4, 20221 citation recorded1 of 8 standards cited at this visit
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Infant classroom with a specified age 12- 18 group was out of group size. It was observed 14 children with 2 caregivers.

Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2022.

ReportApril 30, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 26, 20228 citations recorded8 of 627 standards cited at this visit
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
Operation has tunnel play structure elevated above ground that required loose-fill.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
5 infants under the age of 12 months were observed with blankets in the crib.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to WalkwayRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver was observed with no access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2022.

746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with StandardsRisk level: Medium
Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards in the infant room on multiple occasions.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or CribRisk level: High
4 infants were observed sleeping with blankets covering their heads.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportDecember 4, 2021Self-reported by the operation5 citations recorded5 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - LicensingRisk level: Medium
Operation failed to provide access to children's record during an investigation conducted by DFPS investigator.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on ChildRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
During a DFPS investigation a caregiver was found Reason to Believe for neglect of a child.

Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.