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Lionheart Children's Academy

2701 Ira E Woods Ave, Grapevine, TX 76051 · Tarrant County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Lionheart Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Grapevine, TX, licensed for up to 200 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 29 times and investigated 22 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 14 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (7 of 20). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 15 centers in Grapevine and better than 38% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 38%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#14 of 15 centers in Grapevine
14High risk
6Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 29 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 16, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 21, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision7
Caregiver conduct4
Other standards3
Food & feeding2
Child protection2
Training & qualifications1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighMar 13, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Caregiver did not verify an infant name on a bottle before feeding, as a result the infant was fed with another infant bottle.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026
HighFeb 4, 2026Found 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)
A child was found unsupervised in the playground.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
HighJan 13, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
Caregivers in two room visited were unable to provide accurate information of the children they were responsible for, information as the exact age of the children was not accurate, this will ensure the caregivers are aware of the ratio they are responsible and the level of supervision that should be provide.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
HighJan 13, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The safety alarm in all vehicle were not properly working.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
Medium HighMar 26, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations §746.1203(6)
Caregiver allowed a group of children to run around the room, as a result a child was severely injured.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2025
HighMar 26, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement and competency when allowed children to run around the room and not immediately assisting a child who was injured.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2025
HighMar 26, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
Caregiver did not intervene to ensure a child safety, the caregiver did not stop children from running around the room, as a result a child got severely injured.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2025
Medium HighAug 30, 2024Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months §746.2419(1)
Based on a video footage reviewed, infants were fed while on a pillow and not hold by a caregiver.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2024
HighMay 2, 2024Found 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)
A child was left in unsupervised in a room.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
HighMay 2, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not conduct a name to face check during a transition, as a result a child was left unsupervised in a room.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
HighApr 23, 2024InspectionSupervision
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)
It was observed children running down the hallway during a transition, two children went inside a room without supervision.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
Medium HighMar 7, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
At the time of ispection there were 2 children with diagnosed food allergies who did not have Emergency Food Allery Plans in their file. 1 child with a diagnosed food allergy had an incomplete FARE form not signed by the parent.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2024
Medium HighDec 13, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
It was observed a caregiver using her personal laptop while supervising children during nap time. Corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 12, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
This standard was evaluated in regards to an abuse/neglect investigation. The director did not ensure that the center operated in compliance with the Minimum Standard Rules. This is evidenced by a caregiver being allowed to remain in the classroom after becoming aware of allegations of inappropriate touching and behavior by a caregiver. The director is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2023
HighOct 12, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation §746.1201(5)
This standard was evaluated in regards to an abuse investigation. At least two caregivers witnessed questionable sexually oriented behavior by a caregiver and failed to report the incidents.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2023
Medium HighOct 12, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation §746.201(5)
This standard was evaluated in regards to an abuse investigation. Concerns regarding a caregiver's inappropriate touching and questionable behavior towards children in care were not reported by the director or by upper management.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
Medium HighSep 28, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(7)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. It was determined a caregiver was rough with the children while discipling them and was not interacting with them in a positive manner.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2022
HighMar 15, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The child was left unsupervised in their classroom for 16 minutes.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
HighMar 2, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver with access to children does not have background check results on file. They left the operation prior to end of inspection.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2022
HighDec 21, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver used their hand to pull the child back by the collar.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity200 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 1, 2018
DirectorKathleen Tweeten
Phone6825031000
State operation #1654283

Common questions

Does Lionheart Children's Academy take infants?

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

What are Lionheart Children's Academy’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 Lionheart Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Lionheart Children's Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lionheart Children's Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Grapevine, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Lionheart Children's Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 14 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 13, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lionheart Children's Academy compare with other daycares in Grapevine?

It is #14 of 15 centers in Grapevine by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 38% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lionheart Children's Academy last inspected?

Sep 16, 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 1654283 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.