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Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy

1315 Calloway St, Marshall, TX 75670 · Harrison County
Accepts child care subsidies

Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Marshall, TX, licensed for up to 147 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 27 times and investigated 21 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 16). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #3 of 11 centers in Marshall and better than 57% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 57%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #3 of 11 centers in Marshall
4High risk
5Medium High risk
7Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 27 inspections and 18 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork3
Staff ratios3
Health & medication3
Other standards2
Caregiver conduct2
Food & feeding1
Supervision1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

MediumMay 16, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
During the investigation it was determined a child received a bite mark and the parent was not notified in a timely manner.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2026
MediumJul 17, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
During review an individual who was let go on the 16th still had an active background check for the daycare.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
MediumJul 17, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. It was determined that a staff member did not report to the parent an injury within the required time frame.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025
Medium HighApr 8, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the investigation a classroom was observed out of ratio due to a group of two classes being combined with three teachers. One teacher took a group and went to her class to come into compliance.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 17, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Field Trips §746.501(a)(16)
The operational policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: Field Trip Procedures Transportation Procedures Active Play - more details needed Link to Miniimum Standards and HHS website
Correction verified Nov 4, 2024
Medium HighJun 5, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles §746.3905(a)
During the inspection it was found that a group of children were allowed to pet chickens while in care at the operation. The permit holder and staff were made aware of the standard and stated that they would not have any type of chicken, duck, or reptile on the property.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 9, 2024Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
A new caregiver was not provided the appropriate information for a child's food allergy which led to the child ingesting the food and needing life saving medical treatment.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2024
MediumApr 30, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
During the investigation it was found that a parent was not notified by staff that their child was injured while in care.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
HighApr 22, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
During the investigation it was determined that caregivers did not use good judgement when they did not ask for help from the director or other staff members when children were locked in the restroom which caused the children to be locked in a dark restroom for more than 30 minutes before the doorknob was removed and the children were let out of the restroom by staff that found the caregivers trying to unlock the door.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2024
HighAug 29, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the investigation it was determined that a child was left on the playground for about 20 minutes alone, before being found and returned to the classroom.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
HighApr 17, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
During the investigation sufficient evidence was found that a child was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
MediumApr 4, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
During inspection eight employee training records were reviewed for Health and Safety Trainings and the following trainings were not available: JG and LR need SIDS Shaken Baby and Early Brain Dev All 8 need Haz Mat LR needs CPR/1st aid JG, LR, JN, and BC need Fool Allergy training All except AB need Medication Training All except PG need Emergency Preparedness JG and LR need transportation training
Correction verified May 3, 2023
MediumApr 4, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
During inspection 7 children's records were reviewed and 5 records were not complete and need updated.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023
Medium HighApr 4, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
During inspection both infant rooms have changing mats that need to be replaced.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023
Medium HighFeb 16, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
During the course of the investigation it was learned a caregiver did not properly wash the child’s hand.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
HighJun 15, 2022InspectionOther standards
HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit
Ten staff records were reviewed and 5 staff do not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity147 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:45 AM-05:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 28, 2018
DirectorKirstie Kilgore
Phone9039300416
State operation #1674010

Common questions

Does Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy take infants?

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

What are Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy’s hours?

6:45 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Marshall, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 22, 2024: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Marshall?

It is tied for #3 of 11 centers in Marshall by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 57% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy last inspected?

Aug 4, 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 1674010 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.