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Education Station Academy

712 Main St, Lavon, TX 75166 · Collin County
Accepts child care subsidies

Education Station Academy is a licensed child care center in Lavon, TX, licensed for up to 160 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 25 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 39 citations, 15 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (11 of 39). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #389 of 429 centers in Collin County and better than 14% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 14%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #389 of 429 centers in Collin County
15High risk
9Medium High risk
11Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
2Low risk
39 citations from 25 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety11
Supervision6
Records & paperwork5
Training & qualifications5
Health & medication3
Staff ratios3
Caregiver conduct2
Sleep safety1
Food & feeding1
Other standards1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

Medium LowFeb 18, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Two caregiver's affidavits were not notarized.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026
MediumMay 2, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
The caregiver's Abuse/Neglect Training expired 06/30/24.
Correction verified May 6, 2025
HighApr 30, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child in care was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2025
HighMar 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was not current.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025
MediumJun 30, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One out of five records evaluated did not have their immunization records.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2023
HighJun 30, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was not current. The previous inspection expired on 6/22/23.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2023
Medium HighJun 30, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The playgrounds did not have the adequate amount of surfacing.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
MediumJun 30, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One out of five records evaluated did not have a current health statement.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2023
LowJun 30, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
Three out of five records evaluated did not have a current health statement.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2023
MediumJun 30, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
The staff were not current with their emergency preparedness training.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2023
HighMay 18, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver failed to use good judgment when they flipped a child over on a mat and put a blanket over their head to go to sleep. Caregivers put straps around the waists of several two year old children to prevent them from getting up while eating at the table.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2023
Medium LowMar 31, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
One employee did not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2023
Medium HighMar 31, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
One driver was not current with their transportation training. It expired 2/23.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2023
Medium HighOct 19, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The changing pad in the infant room had a tear.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022
MediumOct 19, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational polices did not include the promotion of physical activity.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022
MediumOct 19, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases §746.501(a)(28)
The operational policies did not include their requirements for vaccine preventable diseases for their employees.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022
HighAug 19, 2022InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The new alarm that was installed in the van was not working.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2022
Medium HighJun 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The playground needs more surfacing.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
HighJun 9, 2022InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The operation purchased the incorrect alarm for the vehicles.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
HighJun 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was not current.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
MediumJun 9, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center §746.401(5)
All of the classrooms did not have the activity plan posted.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
Medium HighJun 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Three high chairs did not have straps.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
MediumMay 23, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center §746.401(5)
All of the classrooms did not have the activity plan posted.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022
Medium HighMay 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The playground needs more surfacing.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022
Medium HighMay 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Three high chairs did not have straps.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022
HighMay 23, 2022InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The operation purchased the incorrect alarm for the vehicles.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022
HighMay 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was not current.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022
LowMar 15, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Length §746.1329(b)(6)
One of the employee files reviewed had certificates that were measured in minutes not clock hours or CEU's.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2022
MediumMar 15, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification §746.901(8)
Three employee files were missing copies of photo identification.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2022
MediumMar 15, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Nap mats were observed not to be labeled in any of the classrooms.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2022
Medium HighMar 15, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
One of the employee who have been employed over a year only had 9 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2022
HighMar 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation has not had a fire inspection since August of 2020.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2022
Medium HighMar 15, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Four infants in the infant room were observed without having labels on their bottles.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2022
MediumMar 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
According to documentation the operation has not conducted any drills since January 2022.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2022
HighFeb 22, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children §746.5605(3)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. A child was not accounted for when leaving the vehicle and was left on the van for one hour.
Correction verified May 23, 2022
HighFeb 22, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended §746.5605(4)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and it was determined that a child was left on a van while in care. A child was left on a van for one hour.
Correction verified May 23, 2022
HighFeb 22, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. A child was not being supervised when they were left on a van for one hour.
Correction verified May 23, 2022
HighFeb 22, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. The van was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
HighFeb 22, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and it was determined that a child was left in a vehicle while in care. A child was left on a van for one hour.
Correction verified May 23, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity160 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 5, 2009
DirectorConnie Richey
Phone9728432229
State operation #952386

Common questions

Does Education Station Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Education Station Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Education Station Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Education Station Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Education Station Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Lavon, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Education Station Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 15 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 30, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Education Station Academy compare with other daycares in Collin County?

It is tied for #389 of 429 centers in Collin County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 14% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Education Station Academy last inspected?

Feb 18, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 952386 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.