TLC Learning Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Denton / Denton / 76201
Street address: 1702 W Oak St
Phone: (940) 514-7979
Capacity: 76
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 30, 2025
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 14 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated May 12, 2026.

The same records list 18 cited deficiencies dated March 28, 2025 to September 15, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 7 High, 6 Medium High, 3 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 4 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.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 18 cited deficiencies for TLC Learning Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (7 High, 6 Medium High, 3 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Records list 14 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-12.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	7
Medium High	6
Medium	3
Medium Low	2
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.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-09-15 · 745.247 · High

Franchise Tax Delinquent

The operation failed to maintain an active franchise tax status, and as a result, the entity?s franchise tax status has been forfeited.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-29

2026-04-07 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High

Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

There were broken toys outside on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when they were removed from the playground and out of the reach of the children.

Corrected at inspection

2026-04-07 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

The outside playground has mulch that does not meet the proper 6 inches required. The mulch measures 2 to 3 inches.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-24

Full citation history from HHSC (18)

2026-09-15 · 745.247 · High
Franchise Tax Delinquent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-29. Correction verified: 2026-09-18.
The operation failed to maintain an active franchise tax status, and as a result, the entity?s franchise tax status has been forfeited.
2026-04-07 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-07. Correction verified: 2026-04-27.
The two bus binders were missing the emergency medical transportion and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported.
2026-04-07 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-07. Correction verified: 2026-04-27.
The two bus binders were missing the parent's names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported.
2026-04-07 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
In the toddler classroom, there was shaving cream and clorox wipes in the reach of the children. The items were moved out of the reach of children.
2026-04-07 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-04. Correction verified: 2026-05-12.
The two vehicles being used do not have safety alarms installed.
2026-04-07 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-24. Correction verified: 2026-04-27.
The outside playground has mulch that does not meet the proper 6 inches required. The mulch measures 2 to 3 inches.
2026-04-07 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were broken toys outside on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when they were removed from the playground and out of the reach of the children.
2026-01-16 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-21. Correction verified: 2026-01-19.
The operation failed to update the employees who left in 2025 by the cutoff date.
2025-11-11 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-09. Correction verified: 2026-02-04.
A caregiver was found to only have 14 pre-service hours on file.
2025-11-11 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-09. Correction verified: 2026-02-04.
A caregiver has only 21 of her 24 hours of required annual training.
2025-10-14 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-14. Correction verified: 2025-11-11.
School-aged children were using tablets and phones during their designated rest time.
2025-10-14 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-21. Correction verified: 2025-11-11.
There is no documentation that a monthly fire drill has taken place since July 2025.
2025-10-14 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were several cleaning products, including bleach based scrubbing chemicals located under the unlocked sink in the pre-k room. They were moved to an area outside of the reach of children during the inspection.
2025-10-14 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-11-11.
There is no visible posting on the parent board in the entrance or in the classrooms that contains a current list of employees.
2025-09-17 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-17. Correction verified: 2025-09-29.
A staff person was present at the operation without a letter of eligibility.
2025-03-28 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-28. Correction verified: 2025-04-14.
Eating during screen time was observed in one classroom.
2025-03-28 · 746.1013(a)(1) · Medium High
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the director's absence, a caregiver did not have knowledge that they were in charge.
2025-03-28 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-04. Correction verified: 2025-04-14.
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since December of 2024.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1490333

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.