Firewheel Christian Academy
Firewheel Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Garland, TX, licensed for up to 141 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 3 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (2 of 3). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #28 of 57 centers in Garland and better than 78% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Three of the four children's records didn't have a health statement on file.
The investigation also determined that the operation failed to provide the child's parent with a copy of the incident report following the incident, as required.
The investigation determined that the operation failed to adequately supervise a child. The child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately three minutes.
About this center
Common questions
Does Firewheel Christian Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Firewheel Christian Academy’s hours?
7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Firewheel Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Firewheel Christian Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 4, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Firewheel Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Garland?
It is tied for #28 of 57 centers in Garland by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 78% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Firewheel Christian Academy last inspected?
Aug 10, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 872013 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.