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Zemikael Academy

4 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 25, 2026.

2814 Lavon Dr, Garland, TX 75040 · (214) 501-2109

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Inspection record · 36 monthsGarland licensed centers, n=60

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor across 32 inspections and 8 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 25, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 0

48% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 141

Texas HHSC operation #1797295 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
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.

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2026
Jul 28, 2026 to Aug 27, 20268 inspections
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- Aug 27, 2026 inspection
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- Aug 27, 2026 inspection
- Jul 28, 2026 inspection
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- Jul 28, 2026 inspection
Jul 25, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  The caregiver used an inappropriate method of discipline by requiring children to hold their arms in the air as a form of behavior management
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  The caregiver disciplined her own child while she was responsible for supervising and caring for a group of children at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Standard 746.2807.
Jul 25, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  The caregiver used an inappropriate method of discipline by requiring children to hold their arms in the air as a form of behavior management
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  The caregiver disciplined her own child while she was responsible for supervising and caring for a group of children at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Standard 746.2807.
Jul 25, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  The caregiver used an inappropriate method of discipline by requiring children to hold their arms in the air as a form of behavior management
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  The caregiver disciplined her own child while she was responsible for supervising and caring for a group of children at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Standard 746.2807.
Jul 25, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  The caregiver used an inappropriate method of discipline by requiring children to hold their arms in the air as a form of behavior management
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  The caregiver disciplined her own child while she was responsible for supervising and caring for a group of children at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Standard 746.2807.
Mar 6, 2026 to Jun 26, 20268 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jun 26, 2026 inspection
- Jun 26, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 26, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 6, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 6, 2026 inspection
2025
May 15, 2025 to May 15, 20254 inspections
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- May 15, 2025 inspection
- May 15, 2025 inspection
- May 15, 2025 inspection
- May 15, 2025 inspection
2024
Nov 4, 2024Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
  The operation does not have a list of all the current employees posted on tthe wall.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
Nov 4, 2024Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
  The operation does not have a list of all the current employees posted on tthe wall.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
Nov 4, 2024Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
  The operation does not have a list of all the current employees posted on tthe wall.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
Nov 4, 2024Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
  The operation does not have a list of all the current employees posted on tthe wall.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
May 21, 2024 to Jul 10, 20248 inspections
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- May 21, 2024 inspection
- May 21, 2024 inspection
- May 21, 2024 inspection
- May 21, 2024 inspection

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