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Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke

900 Litsey Rd, Roanoke, TX 76262 · Denton County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke is a licensed child care center in Roanoke, TX, licensed for up to 119 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (6 of 15). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 8 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 7 centers in Roanoke and better than 44% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 44%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#2 of 7 centers in Roanoke
2High risk
3Medium High risk
9Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 16 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication6
Records & paperwork2
Building & playground safety2
Staff ratios2
Food & feeding1
Supervision1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

MediumJan 20, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
The operation has several unsigned and unshared incident reports on file, regarding incidents reported by caregivers.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2026
Medium HighJan 20, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications §746.605(12)(B)(i)
The operation has a child in care with a known special need that requires a accomandation plan.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2026
MediumDec 11, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two infants does not have update feeding instructions.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2025
MediumDec 11, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
A sample of children records were reviewed during the inspection and 4 of the 10 records need updated immunization records.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2025
HighDec 11, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregivers in the infant and three's 1 classroom did not know the number of children present.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2025
HighJan 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Based on documentation received and information gathered during inspection the operation has not had an fire inspection since March of 2023.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
MediumJan 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials §746.4913
The operation does not have required documentation for unitary surfacing.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
MediumFeb 13, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
1 of 10 children's files are missing a health statement.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024
Medium LowFeb 13, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment §746.901(1)
Hire dates have not been updated in the personnel files to reflect the new license.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024
Medium HighJan 25, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
I observed children not wash hands before being served snack. Before snack was eaten, the director had the children wash hands.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 10, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands §746.3505(b)
It was observed that a caregiver did not wash a child's hands after diaper changing. Caregiver washed hands after diaper change when asked.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 10, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups §746.2505(4)(C)
A 2-year-old child was observed to be walking around while drinking from a bottle. Bottle was taken from the child while standing/walking.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 15, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies were missing a policy about outdoor play and physical activities.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
MediumAug 15, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operational policies did not include a policy about children with special care needs.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2023
MediumAug 15, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
1 of 10 children's files was missing the health statement at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity119 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 20, 2024
DirectorAmanda Britt
Phone8174912999
State operation #1784102

Common questions

Does Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Roanoke, 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 Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 11, 2025: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke compare with other daycares in Roanoke?

It is #2 of 7 centers in Roanoke by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 44% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke last inspected?

Jul 17, 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 1784102 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.