Ruth Academy
Ruth Academy is a licensed child care center in Irving, TX, licensed for up to 142 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 30 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (6 of 30). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #68 of 69 centers in Irving and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. It was determined that the caregiver interacted with the victim inappropriately by taking the equipment and not addressing the concern immediately with the parent and the child.
One out of ten student files were missing updated immunization.
Four of the 10 children's records reviewed have incomplete physician or emergency care facility information.
One of the five personnel records reviewed does not have a notarized affidavit on file.
One of the five caregiver records reviewed do not have first aid training. Two of the five caregiver records reviewed are not current in pediatric first aid training.
Parents of infants in the 12-17 month classroom do not regularly receive daily reports. Daily reports do not include infant activities.
Three infants that are not on table food do not have current feeding instructions.
Three of the 10 children's records reviewed have incomplete emergency contact information.
The operational policies are missing the following sections. 746.501 (18)(B),(C),(D),(E),(F),(G), (19),(22),(23),(26)(B),(C),(D),(E), (28) and (30).
Caregivers are unable to properly supervise during times in which administrative duties were completed. This included preparing food.
A classroom was observed watching a movie during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the movie was turned off.
Children's attendance records are not properly maintained. Not all children are signed in and out daily.
A tall bookshelf was not anchored to the wall.
A class was not served water with snack. This was corrected at inspection when water was served.
Classrooms do not have the list of ages for children. Caregivers are not aware of children's ages.
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Caregivers were observed on their phones while supervising a classroom.
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Napping children were not properly supervised.
5 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include a health statement.
1 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include a signature to confirm that staff mayy provide any necessary emergency medical attention required for the child.
Hazards on the playgrounds at the operation included several protruding nails, loose seat fixtures, and a large inoperable table.
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file at the time of the inspection.
There were no individual storage spaces designated for toddler and pre-k aged children.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file..
2 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include all required information for emergency contcat persons.
Vehicles used to transport children in care did not have fire extinguishers available when transporting children in care.
The operation did not have a current gas inspection on file.
1 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunication records.
Staff did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported.
Operational policies did not include policies on the following: 1. Infant safe-sleep 2. Hearing and vision requirements 3. Water play 4. Indoor and outdoor activity physical activity promotion 5. Sunscreen/insect repellent 6. Procedures for parents to view the most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online 7. Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website 8. Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees 9. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. 10. Any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang-free zone
6 out of 10 student files did not include a date of admission to the center.
About this center
Common questions
Does Ruth Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Ruth Academy’s hours?
5:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Ruth Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Ruth Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Ruth Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Irving, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Ruth Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 18, 2024: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Ruth Academy compare with other daycares in Irving?
It is #68 of 69 centers in Irving by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Ruth Academy last inspected?
Sep 10, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1788780 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.