Big Blue Marble Academy Allen
550 Trinity Dr, Allen, TX 75002
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
36 critical, 76 serious findings across 88 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 2, 2025.
60 inspections · 28 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Skill Classes,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesListed
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- Night careNot listed
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36 critical, 76 serious findings across 88 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 2, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
26 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.3415(4) (4 visits); 746.3407(12) (8 visits); 746.1315(b) (4 visits); 746.501(a)(20) (4 visits); 746.3701 (4 visits); 746.3819 (4 visits); 746.5625(b) (4 visits); 746.4913 (4 visits); 746.5207(b) (4 visits); 746.201(1) (4 visits); 746.2421(b) (4 visits); 746.4003(a)(7) (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits); 746.1201(2) (8 visits); 746.2805 (4 visits); 746.2401(3) (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits); 746.603(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.603(a)(3) (4 visits); 746.707 (4 visits); 746.2805(3) (4 visits); 746.2803(4)(C) (4 visits); 746.4907(d) (4 visits); 746.3701(1) (4 visits); 746.2909(1) (4 visits); 746.4503(b) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
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88 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the inspection time two babies' diaper changes were observed and the children's hands were not washed afterwards. This was brought to the teacher's attention and immediately corrected while the inspector was still present.
State records correction during the inspection.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
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- 2026
- Jul 10, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the inspection time two babies' diaper changes were observed and the children's hands were not washed afterwards. This was brought to the teacher's attention and immediately corrected while the inspector was still present.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- Jul 10, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the inspection time two babies' diaper changes were observed and the children's hands were not washed afterwards. This was brought to the teacher's attention and immediately corrected while the inspector was still present.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- Jul 10, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the inspection time two babies' diaper changes were observed and the children's hands were not washed afterwards. This was brought to the teacher's attention and immediately corrected while the inspector was still present.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- Jul 10, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the inspection time two babies' diaper changes were observed and the children's hands were not washed afterwards. This was brought to the teacher's attention and immediately corrected while the inspector was still present.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- 2025
- Dec 10, 2025 to Dec 10, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 10, 2025 inspection
- Dec 10, 2025 inspection
- Dec 10, 2025 inspection
- Dec 10, 2025 inspection
- Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In a classroom, there were cleaning supplies being stored in the cabinet under the children's handwashing sink and in a lower cabinet in the children's bathroom; these cleaning supplies were accessible to children. During the inspection, the cleaning supply in the bathroom was moved to an upper cabinet and a child safety lock was put on the cabinet under the children's sink.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In a classroom, there were cleaning supplies being stored in the cabinet under the children's handwashing sink and in a lower cabinet in the children's bathroom; these cleaning supplies were accessible to children. During the inspection, the cleaning supply in the bathroom was moved to an upper cabinet and a child safety lock was put on the cabinet under the children's sink.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In a classroom, there were cleaning supplies being stored in the cabinet under the children's handwashing sink and in a lower cabinet in the children's bathroom; these cleaning supplies were accessible to children. During the inspection, the cleaning supply in the bathroom was moved to an upper cabinet and a child safety lock was put on the cabinet under the children's sink.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In a classroom, there were cleaning supplies being stored in the cabinet under the children's handwashing sink and in a lower cabinet in the children's bathroom; these cleaning supplies were accessible to children. During the inspection, the cleaning supply in the bathroom was moved to an upper cabinet and a child safety lock was put on the cabinet under the children's sink.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Oct 14, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One of the ten personnel records reviewed was missing proof of current pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The family handbook was missing a statement regarding Parent Rights.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
- Oct 14, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The family handbook was missing a statement regarding Parent Rights.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One of the ten personnel records reviewed was missing proof of current pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Oct 14, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The family handbook was missing a statement regarding Parent Rights.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One of the ten personnel records reviewed was missing proof of current pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Oct 14, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The family handbook was missing a statement regarding Parent Rights.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One of the ten personnel records reviewed was missing proof of current pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Aug 13, 2025 to Sep 10, 20258 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 10, 2025 inspection
- Sep 10, 2025 inspection
- Sep 10, 2025 inspection
- Sep 10, 2025 inspection
- Aug 13, 2025 inspection
- Aug 13, 2025 inspection
- Aug 13, 2025 inspection
- Aug 13, 2025 inspection
- Jul 9, 2025Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During the inspection, the electronic child safety alarm in the school vehicle was not working.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
In a classroom, there was a caregiver with children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In a children's bathroom, there were exposed pipes from where a handwashing sink was removed. The pipes were at the children's level. This was corrected at inspection when the operation covered up the pipes.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child who had a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The operation had unitary surfacing on two playgrounds. The operation did not have documentation for the surfacing.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
In two of the classrooms, the emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the operation posted emergency evacuation diagrams in the classrooms.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant in care did not have an updated feeding schedule. The schedule was last updated on 5/27/2025. This was corrected at inspection when the grandparent of the infant updated the feeding schedule.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
In the transportation vehicle and emergency backpack taken on the vehicle, there was no thermometer. This was corrected at inspection when the operation added a thermometer to the emergency backpack.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(7).
- Jul 9, 2025Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
In a classroom, there was a caregiver with children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During the inspection, the electronic child safety alarm in the school vehicle was not working.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child who had a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The operation had unitary surfacing on two playgrounds. The operation did not have documentation for the surfacing.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant in care did not have an updated feeding schedule. The schedule was last updated on 5/27/2025. This was corrected at inspection when the grandparent of the infant updated the feeding schedule.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
In the transportation vehicle and emergency backpack taken on the vehicle, there was no thermometer. This was corrected at inspection when the operation added a thermometer to the emergency backpack.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
In two of the classrooms, the emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the operation posted emergency evacuation diagrams in the classrooms.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In a children's bathroom, there were exposed pipes from where a handwashing sink was removed. The pipes were at the children's level. This was corrected at inspection when the operation covered up the pipes.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Jul 9, 2025Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During the inspection, the electronic child safety alarm in the school vehicle was not working.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
In a classroom, there was a caregiver with children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant in care did not have an updated feeding schedule. The schedule was last updated on 5/27/2025. This was corrected at inspection when the grandparent of the infant updated the feeding schedule.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In a children's bathroom, there were exposed pipes from where a handwashing sink was removed. The pipes were at the children's level. This was corrected at inspection when the operation covered up the pipes.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The operation had unitary surfacing on two playgrounds. The operation did not have documentation for the surfacing.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
In the transportation vehicle and emergency backpack taken on the vehicle, there was no thermometer. This was corrected at inspection when the operation added a thermometer to the emergency backpack.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child who had a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
In two of the classrooms, the emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the operation posted emergency evacuation diagrams in the classrooms.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- Jul 9, 2025Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During the inspection, the electronic child safety alarm in the school vehicle was not working.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
In a classroom, there was a caregiver with children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child who had a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
In the transportation vehicle and emergency backpack taken on the vehicle, there was no thermometer. This was corrected at inspection when the operation added a thermometer to the emergency backpack.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The operation had unitary surfacing on two playgrounds. The operation did not have documentation for the surfacing.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant in care did not have an updated feeding schedule. The schedule was last updated on 5/27/2025. This was corrected at inspection when the grandparent of the infant updated the feeding schedule.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
In two of the classrooms, the emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the operation posted emergency evacuation diagrams in the classrooms.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In a children's bathroom, there were exposed pipes from where a handwashing sink was removed. The pipes were at the children's level. This was corrected at inspection when the operation covered up the pipes.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- May 29, 2025Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver was not patient with an infant who would not eat from a bottle. The caregiver moved the infant from side to side in a jerking motion, causing the infant to hit their head. The caregiver was forcing the bottle in the infant's mouth when the infant did not want to take it.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver harshly moved children and set them down abruptly. This continued a minimum of 5 minutes with 3 different children.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined through staff interviews that an infant who was crying throughout the day was not comforted by the caregiver. In addition, in the video obtained during the investigation, the caregiver sets an infant down while the infant is upset.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(3).
- May 29, 2025Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver was not patient with an infant who would not eat from a bottle. The caregiver moved the infant from side to side in a jerking motion, causing the infant to hit their head. The caregiver was forcing the bottle in the infant's mouth when the infant did not want to take it.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver harshly moved children and set them down abruptly. This continued a minimum of 5 minutes with 3 different children.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined through staff interviews that an infant who was crying throughout the day was not comforted by the caregiver. In addition, in the video obtained during the investigation, the caregiver sets an infant down while the infant is upset.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(3).
- May 29, 2025Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver harshly moved children and set them down abruptly. This continued a minimum of 5 minutes with 3 different children.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver was not patient with an infant who would not eat from a bottle. The caregiver moved the infant from side to side in a jerking motion, causing the infant to hit their head. The caregiver was forcing the bottle in the infant's mouth when the infant did not want to take it.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined through staff interviews that an infant who was crying throughout the day was not comforted by the caregiver. In addition, in the video obtained during the investigation, the caregiver sets an infant down while the infant is upset.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(3).
- May 29, 2025Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver harshly moved children and set them down abruptly. This continued a minimum of 5 minutes with 3 different children.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver was not patient with an infant who would not eat from a bottle. The caregiver moved the infant from side to side in a jerking motion, causing the infant to hit their head. The caregiver was forcing the bottle in the infant's mouth when the infant did not want to take it.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined through staff interviews that an infant who was crying throughout the day was not comforted by the caregiver. In addition, in the video obtained during the investigation, the caregiver sets an infant down while the infant is upset.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(3).
- May 20, 2025 to May 28, 20258 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- May 28, 2025 self-reported incident
- May 28, 2025 inspection
- May 28, 2025 self-reported incident
- May 28, 2025 inspection
- May 28, 2025 self-reported incident
- May 28, 2025 inspection
- May 28, 2025 inspection
- May 28, 2025 self-reported incident
- May 20, 2025 inspection
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- May 20, 2025 inspection
- Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical box in the Infant/Toddler playground was is in need of repair.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical box in the Infant/Toddler playground was is in need of repair.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical box in the Infant/Toddler playground was is in need of repair.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical box in the Infant/Toddler playground was is in need of repair.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Mar 3, 2025 to Apr 9, 20254 inspections and 1 investigationNo findingsShow
- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
- Mar 3, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
A child did not have immunization records on file.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child did not have a complete health statement on file.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Mar 3, 2025Complaint investigationNo findings
- Mar 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
A child did not have immunization records on file.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child did not have a complete health statement on file.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Mar 3, 2025Complaint investigationNo findings
- Mar 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
A child did not have immunization records on file.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child did not have a complete health statement on file.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Mar 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
A child did not have immunization records on file.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child did not have a complete health statement on file.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Mar 3, 2025Complaint investigationNo findings
- Feb 28, 2025Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is found not compliant. Management did not share an incident report with a parent of a child that was involved in an incident that placed them at risk.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Feb 28, 2025Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is found not compliant. Management did not share an incident report with a parent of a child that was involved in an incident that placed them at risk.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Feb 28, 2025Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is found not compliant. Management did not share an incident report with a parent of a child that was involved in an incident that placed them at risk.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Feb 28, 2025Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is found not compliant. Management did not share an incident report with a parent of a child that was involved in an incident that placed them at risk.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Feb 21, 2025 to Feb 26, 20254 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 19, 2025Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used inappropriate physical force by grabbing a child?s arm, which caused visible injury. This type of physical action is not allowed and is considered overly aggressive in a childcare setting.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's conduct during a behavioral incident did not demonstrate the expected level of patience or professionalism. The approach used failed to show the respectful and supportive attitude required when working with children.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver attempted to manage a child's behavior through physical intervention rather than using encouraging, constructive methods. The action lacked the positive guidance strategies that help build a child?s confidence and ability to self-regulate.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
- Feb 19, 2025Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used inappropriate physical force by grabbing a child?s arm, which caused visible injury. This type of physical action is not allowed and is considered overly aggressive in a childcare setting.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's conduct during a behavioral incident did not demonstrate the expected level of patience or professionalism. The approach used failed to show the respectful and supportive attitude required when working with children.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver attempted to manage a child's behavior through physical intervention rather than using encouraging, constructive methods. The action lacked the positive guidance strategies that help build a child?s confidence and ability to self-regulate.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
- Feb 19, 2025Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's conduct during a behavioral incident did not demonstrate the expected level of patience or professionalism. The approach used failed to show the respectful and supportive attitude required when working with children.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used inappropriate physical force by grabbing a child?s arm, which caused visible injury. This type of physical action is not allowed and is considered overly aggressive in a childcare setting.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver attempted to manage a child's behavior through physical intervention rather than using encouraging, constructive methods. The action lacked the positive guidance strategies that help build a child?s confidence and ability to self-regulate.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
- Feb 19, 2025Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used inappropriate physical force by grabbing a child?s arm, which caused visible injury. This type of physical action is not allowed and is considered overly aggressive in a childcare setting.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's conduct during a behavioral incident did not demonstrate the expected level of patience or professionalism. The approach used failed to show the respectful and supportive attitude required when working with children.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver attempted to manage a child's behavior through physical intervention rather than using encouraging, constructive methods. The action lacked the positive guidance strategies that help build a child?s confidence and ability to self-regulate.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
- Jan 29, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was found to be deficient due to cleaning liquids being accessible to children in classroom. Caregivers corrected the issue during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
This standard was found to be deficient due to damaged and insufficient mulch in one of the playgrounds.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
This standard was found to be deficient due to the absence of safety outlets in multiple classrooms and in the gym area posing a potential electrical hazard.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats obstructing the exit/entrance door. During the inspection caregivers promptly corrected the issues by relocating the mats away from the door.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats not being labeled with a name or number preventing proper identification for individual use.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
- Jan 29, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was found to be deficient due to cleaning liquids being accessible to children in classroom. Caregivers corrected the issue during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
This standard was found to be deficient due to the absence of safety outlets in multiple classrooms and in the gym area posing a potential electrical hazard.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
This standard was found to be deficient due to damaged and insufficient mulch in one of the playgrounds.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats not being labeled with a name or number preventing proper identification for individual use.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats obstructing the exit/entrance door. During the inspection caregivers promptly corrected the issues by relocating the mats away from the door.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(1).
- Jan 29, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was found to be deficient due to cleaning liquids being accessible to children in classroom. Caregivers corrected the issue during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats not being labeled with a name or number preventing proper identification for individual use.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
This standard was found to be deficient due to damaged and insufficient mulch in one of the playgrounds.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats obstructing the exit/entrance door. During the inspection caregivers promptly corrected the issues by relocating the mats away from the door.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
This standard was found to be deficient due to the absence of safety outlets in multiple classrooms and in the gym area posing a potential electrical hazard.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- Jan 29, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was found to be deficient due to cleaning liquids being accessible to children in classroom. Caregivers corrected the issue during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
This standard was found to be deficient due to the absence of safety outlets in multiple classrooms and in the gym area posing a potential electrical hazard.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats not being labeled with a name or number preventing proper identification for individual use.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats obstructing the exit/entrance door. During the inspection caregivers promptly corrected the issues by relocating the mats away from the door.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
This standard was found to be deficient due to damaged and insufficient mulch in one of the playgrounds.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
- 2024
- Dec 31, 2024 to Dec 31, 20244 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Dec 31, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 31, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 31, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 31, 2024 complaint investigation
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Jan 15, 2026
- Capacity
- 356 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Collin
- Website
- www.bbmacademy.com
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550 Trinity Dr, Allen, TX 75002
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