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The Academy

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 22, 2026.

5620 FM 1488 Rd, Magnolia, TX 77354 · (936) 321-8458

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMagnolia licensed centers, n=21

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 16 investigations (44 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 22, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 8

95% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 16

95% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2016Full Permit

Practical6a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 175 places

Texas HHSC operation #1631887 · 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 providedyes
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 classesyes
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

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 5, 2026 to May 5, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 5, 2026 inspection
- May 5, 2026 inspection
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- May 5, 2026 inspection
Apr 22, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Per video staff did not use good judgement in tossing a child, losing their grip resulting in the infant being dropped. The infant received a black eye and carpet burn to their eye.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 22, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Per video staff did not use good judgement in tossing a child, losing their grip resulting in the infant being dropped. The infant received a black eye and carpet burn to their eye.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 22, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Per video staff did not use good judgement in tossing a child, losing their grip resulting in the infant being dropped. The infant received a black eye and carpet burn to their eye.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 22, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Per video staff did not use good judgement in tossing a child, losing their grip resulting in the infant being dropped. The infant received a black eye and carpet burn to their eye.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Feb 2, 2026 to Feb 12, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
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- Feb 12, 2026 inspection
- Feb 2, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 2, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 2, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 2, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Oct 21, 2025 to Oct 21, 20254 inspections
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Oct 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  Two water hoses were within reach of children located on the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the hoses were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
Oct 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  Two water hoses were within reach of children located on the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the hoses were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
Oct 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  Two water hoses were within reach of children located on the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the hoses were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
Oct 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  Two water hoses were within reach of children located on the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the hoses were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
Jan 14, 2025 to Sep 30, 20254 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 30, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 30, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 30, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 30, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 17, 2025 inspection
- Jan 17, 2025 inspection
- Jan 17, 2025 inspection
- Jan 17, 2025 inspection
- Jan 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 14, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Oct 21, 2024 to Oct 21, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 21, 2024 inspection
- Oct 21, 2024 inspection
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- Oct 21, 2024 inspection
2023
Nov 1, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One food allergy plan has not been signed by the parent.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One food allergy plan has not been signed by the parent.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One food allergy plan has not been signed by the parent.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One food allergy plan has not been signed by the parent.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.

Show 32 older visits, not counted above

Apr 24, 2023 to Apr 24, 20234 inspections
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- Apr 24, 2023 inspection
Apr 20, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
  Several staff admitted during interviews they vape or smoke on the premises but not in the daycare.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified Apr 24, 2023. Standard 746.3703(d).
Apr 20, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
  Several staff admitted during interviews they vape or smoke on the premises but not in the daycare.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified Apr 24, 2023. Standard 746.3703(d).
Apr 20, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
  Several staff admitted during interviews they vape or smoke on the premises but not in the daycare.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified Apr 24, 2023. Standard 746.3703(d).
Apr 20, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
  Several staff admitted during interviews they vape or smoke on the premises but not in the daycare.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified Apr 24, 2023. Standard 746.3703(d).
Mar 2, 2023 to Mar 30, 20238 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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Feb 10, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  A caregiver was heard yelling at children to get out of the restroom and sit down.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The were 17 children in the three year old class when the proper ratio is no more than 15. The director corrected immediately by putting two children in the older classroom.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2023, verified Mar 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Feb 10, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  A caregiver was heard yelling at children to get out of the restroom and sit down.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The were 17 children in the three year old class when the proper ratio is no more than 15. The director corrected immediately by putting two children in the older classroom.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2023, verified Mar 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Feb 10, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  A caregiver was heard yelling at children to get out of the restroom and sit down.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The were 17 children in the three year old class when the proper ratio is no more than 15. The director corrected immediately by putting two children in the older classroom.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2023, verified Mar 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Feb 10, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  A caregiver was heard yelling at children to get out of the restroom and sit down.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The were 17 children in the three year old class when the proper ratio is no more than 15. The director corrected immediately by putting two children in the older classroom.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2023, verified Mar 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Jan 30, 2023 to Jan 30, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 30, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 30, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 30, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 30, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Nov 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One out of 10 children's records was missing the emergency contact's address. This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.605(6).
Nov 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One out of 10 children's records was missing the emergency contact's address. This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.605(6).
Nov 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One out of 10 children's records was missing the emergency contact's address. This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.605(6).
Nov 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One out of 10 children's records was missing the emergency contact's address. This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.605(6).
2021
Nov 10, 2021 to Nov 10, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection

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