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Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy

8 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jul 27, 2026.

3011 Dakota Trail, Heartland, TX 75126 · (630) 888-8747

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Serious findings0 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 0 investigations (24 visits). Most recent serious: Jul 27, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2023Full Permit

Practical4:30p–6pTue, Wed, Thu · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1766136 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesListed
Weekend careNot listed
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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 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  At the time of the inspection, the primary caregiver did not have required content training.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
Jul 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  At the time of the inspection, the primary caregiver did not have required content training.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
Jul 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  At the time of the inspection, the primary caregiver did not have required content training.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
Jul 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  At the time of the inspection, the primary caregiver did not have required content training.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
2025
Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 14, 20254 inspections
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2024
May 9, 2024 to Nov 21, 20248 inspections
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Jan 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The air conditioning system outside in the backyard was not safeguarded and children had access to it.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2024, verified Feb 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(3).
Jan 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The air conditioning system outside in the backyard was not safeguarded and children had access to it.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2024, verified Feb 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(3).
Jan 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The air conditioning system outside in the backyard was not safeguarded and children had access to it.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2024, verified Feb 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(3).
Jan 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The air conditioning system outside in the backyard was not safeguarded and children had access to it.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2024, verified Feb 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(3).
2023
Oct 19, 2023 to Oct 19, 20234 inspections
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Aug 2, 2023 to Aug 29, 20238 inspections
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Apr 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  Provider had a smaller than required fire extinguisher.
  Corrected May 6, 2023, verified May 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
Apr 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  Provider had a smaller than required fire extinguisher.
  Corrected May 6, 2023, verified May 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
Apr 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  Provider had a smaller than required fire extinguisher.
  Corrected May 6, 2023, verified May 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
Apr 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  Provider had a smaller than required fire extinguisher.
  Corrected May 6, 2023, verified May 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.

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