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American Care Academy

8 critical findings across 52 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 7, 2025.

530 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203 · (214) 943-7300

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsDallas licensed centers, n=341

Critical findings8 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 40 inspections and 12 investigations (52 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 7, 2025.

Critical8 vs median 4

54% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 8

79% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2003Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 86

Texas HHSC operation #821968 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Jan 21, 2026 to Aug 26, 202620 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Aug 26, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 21, 2026 complaint investigation
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- Jan 21, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Aug 11, 2025 to Sep 17, 202512 inspections
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- Sep 17, 2025 inspection
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- Sep 4, 2025 inspection
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Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation was aware of an incident where a child was left outside unsupervised and failed to notify licensing in a timely manner.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified Sep 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- 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
  The operation lacked proper supervision, allowing a child to be outside alone for an unknown period.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified Sep 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation was aware of an incident where a child was left outside unsupervised and failed to notify licensing in a timely manner.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified Sep 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- 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
  The operation lacked proper supervision, allowing a child to be outside alone for an unknown period.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified Sep 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · 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
  The operation lacked proper supervision, allowing a child to be outside alone for an unknown period.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified Sep 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation was aware of an incident where a child was left outside unsupervised and failed to notify licensing in a timely manner.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified Sep 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation was aware of an incident where a child was left outside unsupervised and failed to notify licensing in a timely manner.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified Sep 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- 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
  The operation lacked proper supervision, allowing a child to be outside alone for an unknown period.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified Sep 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jan 8, 2025 to Jan 8, 20254 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 8, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 8, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 8, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 8, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Oct 30, 2024 to Oct 30, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 30, 2024 inspection
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- Oct 30, 2024 inspection
2023
Nov 1, 2023 to Nov 1, 20234 inspections
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2022
Feb 23, 2022 to Dec 4, 20228 inspections and 12 investigations
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- Dec 4, 2022 complaint investigation
- Dec 4, 2022 complaint investigation
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- Dec 4, 2022 complaint investigation
- Nov 21, 2022 inspection
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- Jul 30, 2022 complaint investigation
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- Jul 22, 2022 complaint investigation
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- Feb 23, 2022 inspection
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2021
Nov 23, 2021 to Dec 20, 202112 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Nov 24, 2021 inspection
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- Nov 23, 2021 complaint investigation
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Sep 23, 2021Assessment
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  The director has failed to ensure that the operation in is compliance with the health department.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Operation did not pass the health inspection.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3405.
Sep 23, 2021Assessment
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  The director has failed to ensure that the operation in is compliance with the health department.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Operation did not pass the health inspection.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3405.
Sep 23, 2021Assessment
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  The director has failed to ensure that the operation in is compliance with the health department.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Operation did not pass the health inspection.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3405.
Sep 23, 2021Assessment
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  The director has failed to ensure that the operation in is compliance with the health department.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Operation did not pass the health inspection.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3405.

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