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Academy Christian School

1300 W Highway 199, Springtown, TX 76082 · Parker County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Academy Christian School is a licensed child care center in Springtown, TX, licensed for up to 43 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 33 citations, 8 of them high-risk. 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 3% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #5 of 6 centers in Springtown and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 12%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #5 of 6 centers in Springtown
8High risk
16Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
33 citations from 21 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 17, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 15, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 4, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards9
Food & feeding6
Staff ratios5
Records & paperwork4
Building & playground safety4
Caregiver conduct1
Training & qualifications1
Health & medication1
Supervision1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
A child was pulled through the hallway of the operation by the previous director.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2025
MediumDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards §746.1003(2)
The previous director failed to comply with standards by conducting prohibited punishments and not ensuring parents were notified according to standards.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2025
MediumDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
The operation failed to notify parents of less serious injuries when the parents pick up their children from the child-care center.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2025
HighFeb 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Operation allowed staff member to be present at the operation without the correct background check for a staff worker present with children. Caregiver was present with children throughout the operation.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
MediumOct 22, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance §746.801(6)
Liability Insurance was not made available during inspection.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2024
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Operation did not have an annual Environmental Health inspection.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2024
MediumOct 22, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
Director did not have attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2024
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
Operation did not have an annual Fire inspection.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024
Medium HighNov 16, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Food allergy emergency plan was not signed by a parent.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2023
Medium HighNov 16, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was over ratio with 6 infants. Infant room had a specified age 14 months
Correction verified Nov 29, 2023
Medium HighNov 16, 2023InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
Operation has not tested carbon monoxide detection system monthly.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2023
HighNov 16, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
Operational policies were not updated to the new standards.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2023
Medium HighNov 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Operation did not conduct a monthly drill in the month of October.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2023
Medium HighJan 19, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
At the time of inspection, 1 child with a noted food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2023
Medium HighJan 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
At the time of inspection, the annual fire inspection had not been conducted for 2022. The last fire inspection conducted was dated 6/7/21.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2023
MediumMar 9, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Active and Quiet Play Opportunities §746.2206(2)
Children observed walking around with no activities and not enough outdoor toys for children to play with.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2022
MediumMar 9, 2022InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
Storage space was not clearly labeled with the child s name, a photograph of the child, or other symbol the child recognizes as his own.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2022
HighJan 5, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Lysol bottle was in the children's bathroom inside a cabinet unlocked and open.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Operation does not have food allergy emergency plan for an infant and toddler.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2022
MediumJan 5, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Active and Quiet Play Opportunities §746.2206(2)
Children observed walking around with no activities and outdoor toys were not brought outside for children to play with
Correction verified Jan 20, 2022
MediumJan 5, 2022InspectionOther standards
Activities for Toddlers - Provide Large Muscle Development §746.2507(4)
Children ages 18-24 months and 2 years old were observed crawling under a play structure designed for ages 3 and up.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served §746.3301(f)
Water was not served or offer during snack in the infant room.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2022
MediumJan 5, 2022InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
There were no storage for each child's belongs and storage area was not labeled for each child.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
18-24 month old classroom did not have children alllergies posted.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2022
HighNov 17, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
The operation violated conditions listed on the employee's provisional eligibility letter. The employee was the sole caregiver and was left alone with a group of children.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
Medium HighNov 17, 2021InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
Permit holder allowed caregiver to be the primary caregiver supervising children alone which is against the caregiver's provisional status.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
HighNov 17, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child was left outside for about 1-2 minutes on the playground.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
HighNov 15, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
Director/ caregiver allowed an infant to sleep in a restrictive device (bouncer).
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021
Medium HighNov 15, 2021InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
Permit holder allowed infant room to be out of ratio a second time and failed to correct the concern regarding ratio.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021
Medium HighNov 15, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was supervising 6 infants in the age ratio 0-11 months. One caregiver was supervising 17 toddlers in the age ratio 18-24 months.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021
Medium HighNov 4, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Caregiver was supervising 6 infants in the age ratio 12 -17 months.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021
HighNov 4, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An operation allows a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021
Medium HighNov 4, 2021InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
Permit holder allowed a caregiver to be present with infants directly after being informed by CCR Rep that all caregiver must receive an eligibility letter from BGC unit.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity43 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 24, 2009
DirectorChristina Smith
Phone8174386324
State operation #901408

Common questions

Does Academy Christian School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Academy Christian School’s hours?

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Academy Christian School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Academy Christian School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Academy Christian School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Springtown, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Academy Christian School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 15, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Academy Christian School compare with other daycares in Springtown?

It is tied for #5 of 6 centers in Springtown by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Academy Christian School last inspected?

Jul 22, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 901408 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.