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8 critical findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 12, 2026.

201 E Mcdermott Dr, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 727-7241

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsAllen licensed centers, n=36

Critical findings8 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 4 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: May 12, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 4

61% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 6

58% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 1996Full Permit

Practical9a–3pMon, Tue, Wed, Thu · Toddler to school · 90 places

Texas HHSC operation #520609 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
May 12, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last documented fire inspection by the City of Allen for the facility was conducted on 11/8/2024. No additonal fire inspection has been conducted as of today.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
May 12, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last documented fire inspection by the City of Allen for the facility was conducted on 11/8/2024. No additonal fire inspection has been conducted as of today.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
May 12, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last documented fire inspection by the City of Allen for the facility was conducted on 11/8/2024. No additonal fire inspection has been conducted as of today.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
May 12, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last documented fire inspection by the City of Allen for the facility was conducted on 11/8/2024. No additonal fire inspection has been conducted as of today.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Apr 2, 2026 to Apr 14, 20268 inspections
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Apr 1, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom restroom while their class left to another area of the school. The child was still in the preschool area and was escorted back to her group in a timely manner.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 1, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom restroom while their class left to another area of the school. The child was still in the preschool area and was escorted back to her group in a timely manner.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 1, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom restroom while their class left to another area of the school. The child was still in the preschool area and was escorted back to her group in a timely manner.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 1, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom restroom while their class left to another area of the school. The child was still in the preschool area and was escorted back to her group in a timely manner.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
2025
Sep 8, 2025 to Sep 8, 20254 inspections
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2024
Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 11, 20244 inspections
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2023
Oct 26, 2023 to Oct 26, 20234 inspections
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2022
Nov 3, 2022 to Nov 3, 20224 inspections
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2021
Nov 10, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  During the inspection, I observed a child's file to be missing the Emergency Food Allergy Plan. The director began working on obtaining the appropriate form from the parent.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2021, verified Nov 29, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Nov 10, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  During the inspection, I observed a child's file to be missing the Emergency Food Allergy Plan. The director began working on obtaining the appropriate form from the parent.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2021, verified Nov 29, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Nov 10, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  During the inspection, I observed a child's file to be missing the Emergency Food Allergy Plan. The director began working on obtaining the appropriate form from the parent.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2021, verified Nov 29, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Nov 10, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  During the inspection, I observed a child's file to be missing the Emergency Food Allergy Plan. The director began working on obtaining the appropriate form from the parent.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2021, verified Nov 29, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.

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