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Texas HHSC records list 23 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 17, 2026.
The same records list 14 cited deficiencies dated February 8, 2024 to May 4, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 10 High, 3 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 14 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 14 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 14 cited deficiencies for Lionheart Children's Academy -LABC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (10 High, 3 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 23 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-17.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 10 |
| Medium High | 3 |
| Medium | 1 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-05-04 · 745.903(2) · High
Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
The operation has two known controlling person's who have not been updated including the director.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-08
2026-05-01 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the clothing causing them to fall in attempt to redirect.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-05
2025-12-19 · 746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Orientation to the child-care center was not completed before having acessing to the children for a substitute caregiver.
Correction date recorded: 2025-12-26
2026-05-04 · 745.903(2) · High
Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-08. Correction verified: 2026-05-20.
The operation has two known controlling person's who have not been updated including the director.
2026-05-01 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-05. Correction verified: 2026-05-20.
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the clothing causing them to fall in attempt to redirect.
2025-12-19 · 746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-26. Correction verified: 2026-01-12.
Orientation to the child-care center was not completed before having acessing to the children for a substitute caregiver.
2025-12-18 · 746.1003(2) · Medium
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-17. Correction verified: 2026-02-24.
A substitute caregiver hired by the operation did not comply with the minimum standards while working at the operation.
2025-12-18 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-17. Correction verified: 2026-02-24.
A caregiver left a child on the playground unsupervised between 10-12 minutes.
2025-09-22 · 746.1201(5) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-20. Correction verified: 2025-10-21.
A caregiver failed to report concerns of abuse to the department of family a protective service.
2025-09-04 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-02. Correction verified: 2025-09-23.
A child was left unsupervised in a hallway for approximately 2 minutes.
2025-01-31 · 746.2901 · Medium High
Supervised Naptime Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-07. Correction verified: 2025-02-10.
A caregiver was observed asleep at naptime.
2024-12-27 · 745.509 · High
Licensed Operations Required Fees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-03. Correction verified: 2025-01-09.
The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
2024-12-18 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-31.
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm leaving a bruise.
2024-12-18 · 746.1201(2) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-31.
The caregiver did not demonstrate patience when relating to children in the classroom.
2024-12-16 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-19. Correction verified: 2025-02-24.
Caregiver did not show good judgement by tugging/ arguing on/over a blanket with a child.
2024-04-25 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-28. Correction verified: 2024-05-31.
A caregiver did not show proper self-control when redirecting a child.
2024-02-08 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-15. Correction verified: 2024-02-22.
Two hours of renew annual transportation safety training is needed for all drivers and director.
2023-05-24 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-22. Correction verified: 2023-06-28.
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with parent and caregivers. By not checking the label, a caregiver was giving a wrong breastmilk bottle to a child.
2023-05-11 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-07. Correction verified: 2023-06-21.
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with caregivers and parents. A child was able to get out of the room without caregiver noticed.
2023-03-31 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-19. Correction verified: 2023-04-27.
The assistant director did not make a good judgment by not provide a thorough orientation and/or provide enough information in order for a substitute caregiver to conduct the job efficiently. As result, the substitute caregiver unknowingly serves a child food that he/she allergic to.
2023-03-31 · 746.3301(i) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-19. Correction verified: 2023-04-27.
A substitute caregiver served a child with food that he/she allergic to.
2023-03-31 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-19. Correction verified: 2023-04-27.
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan signed by parents and health care professional for a child who allergic to fish. The plan was signed and dated after the incident.
2023-02-28 · 746.2803(4) · Medium High
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-27. Correction verified: 2023-04-11.
Children confirmed that a caregiver slapped kids' hand and yell at them when they are not listening.
2023-02-28 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-27. Correction verified: 2023-04-11.
A caregiver did not use good judgment when yelling and hitting children's hand as type of discipline.
2023-02-08 · 746.2805(7) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-28. Correction verified: 2023-03-10.
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Center based on interview with victim, parent, and caregivers. Caregiver admitted that he said inappropriate word to a child.
2023-02-08 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-28. Correction verified: 2023-03-10.
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Center based on interview with victim, parent, and caregivers.
2023-02-08 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-28. Correction verified: 2023-03-10.
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with various caregivers. A caregiver was giving a wrong milk bottle to a non-verbal child.
2022-11-22 · 746.2205(a)(4) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-21. Correction verified: 2023-01-05.
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The classroom had a period of inactivity for 19 minutes.
2022-11-22 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-21. Correction verified: 2023-01-05.
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver and a member of management did not demonstrate good judgment when they did not notify the parent of an incident that took place 38 minutes prior to the parent arriving for a family event.
2022-11-22 · 746.307(b)(4) · Medium High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-21. Correction verified: 2023-01-05.
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not make the parents aware of an incident that placed their children at risk on the day it occurred, notifying them three days later.
2022-11-22 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-21. Correction verified: 2023-01-05.
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. Two children were unsupervised for eight minutes when they left the classroom without the caregiver?s knowledge.
2022-11-22 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-21. Correction verified: 2023-01-05.
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not report an incident that placed two children at risk within the required two calendar-day time frame.
2022-10-25 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-23.
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be in deficient. A caregiver was not using good judgment while using her feet with shoe on to pat a child's back to get the child to sleep. Other two caregivers witnessed the action but did not say anything to the caregiver or report to the management.
2022-10-25 · 746.1203(1) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-23.
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be in deficient. Three caregivers did not know it was considered a form of prohibited discipline when using one's foot to pat on a child's back to get the child to go to sleep.
2022-07-25 · 746.2805(2) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-26. Correction verified: 2022-09-12.
It was determined by the Child Care Licensing Investigator that one caregiver did mention that she takes treats away from children such as bubblegum and candy as a form of discipline.
2022-05-26 · 746.4503(c) · Medium
Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-27. Correction verified: 2022-07-08.
It was observed that the blue mats used for napping were not marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side.
2022-05-26 · 746.4505 · Medium
Storage for Individual Belongings
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-27. Correction verified: 2022-07-08.
It was observed that children's blanket and sleeping pack are on the floor. Some of the blankets were touching each other.
2022-05-26 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-28. Correction verified: 2022-07-08.
It was observed that blue mats in the classroom were not label with child's name or number system.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1152349
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.