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Kiddie Academy of Northlake

7255 Canyon Falls Rd, Northlake, TX 76226 · Denton County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Kiddie Academy of Northlake is a licensed child care center in Northlake, TX, licensed for up to 234 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 33 times and investigated 14 reports. Inspectors recorded 58 citations, 16 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (10 of 58). 16 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 2% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Northlake and better than 9% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 9%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#5 of 5 centers in Northlake
16High risk
26Medium High risk
15Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
58 citations from 33 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 28, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJan 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications10
Supervision9
Records & paperwork7
Health & medication7
Staff ratios6
Building & playground safety6
Food & feeding5
Other standards4
Caregiver conduct3
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 12, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Infant bottles are not labeled with the first name and last initial.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2026
HighAug 12, 2026InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A caregiver was not properly supervising infants during naptime when the staff was observed reading a book.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2026
Medium HighAug 12, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children in the classroom.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2026
MediumJun 2, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website §746.501(a)(23)
The operational policies did not have information on how parents can access the minimum standards online.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2026
Medium HighJun 2, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Six children files had a parent listed as the emergency contact.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2026
MediumJun 2, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Water Activities §746.501(a)(15)
The operational policies did not have information regarding water activities.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2026
MediumJun 2, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child was missing a health statement on file.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2026
MediumDec 30, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child did not have a completed admission form and does not have immunization records on file.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2026
Medium HighDec 30, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
The operation has multiple children with noted food allergies but there is no food allergy form on file.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2026
Medium HighDec 30, 2025InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
The operation has not completed carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguisher check since September.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2026
Medium HighNov 18, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
The director's files is incomplete and does not have proof of orientation, DL/ID, pre-affidavit, nor an signed affidavit.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2025
MediumNov 18, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The operation has two infants that require a written feeding form, one infant does not have an updated form.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2025
Medium HighNov 18, 2025InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The permits holders have not maintained compliance with minimum standards.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2025
Medium HighOct 16, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
The director's files is incomplete and does not have proof of orientation, DL/ID, pre-affidavit, nor an signed affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2025
MediumOct 16, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - License §746.401(1)
The operation has removed their required posting board.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2025
Medium HighOct 16, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
One caregiver's CPR and First Aid had expired. The caregiver was present during the inspection, working with children.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2025
Medium HighAug 20, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
The operations director has 22 hours of the required 30 hours for their 2024-2025 training year. The director is also missing required topics
Correction verified Oct 15, 2025
Medium HighAug 20, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
A caregiver working alone with infants has been employed for over 90 days with no CPR.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2025
Medium HighJun 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The operation Pre-K classroom wall has not been repaired.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2025
HighJun 30, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregivers in the 2B classrooms did not know the number of children in care.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2025
HighJun 17, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregivers in the 2B and 3C classrooms did not know the number of children in care.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2025
HighJun 4, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregiver in the 3C classroom stated that there were 11 children in care and there were 10 children in care.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
Medium HighMay 27, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The operation has multiple classrooms gaps of paint missing on the wall at children's level.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2025
MediumMay 27, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
The operation's files have not been maintained and the operation did not have children's files available to be reviewed during inspection.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2025
MediumMay 27, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Form 2885, Children's Product Certification, has not been completed since 2023
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
MediumMay 27, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
The operation does not have completed files for the 8 employees.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2025
Medium HighMay 27, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
The operation has one child enrolled with a food allergy that does not have a food allergy plan on file.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
MediumMay 21, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent or obtain a signature.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2025
HighMay 21, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver failed to check the label on an infant's bottle prior to feeding, which resulted in the bottle being given to the incorrect child.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2025
Medium HighMay 20, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The infant classroom was observed to have 1 caregiver to 7 infants present during inspection. The ratio is 1:4 based on the specified age group.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2025
HighMay 20, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregiver in the 3C classroom stated that there were 9 children in care and their were 13 children in care.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2025
HighMay 19, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the operation has had multiple allegations and known incidents that were not reported to CCR.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
HighMay 19, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that children in the three-year-old classroom were left alone.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
Medium HighMay 19, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet §746.1611(b)
Based on observations made and information gathered, it is determined that the operation has been operating out of ratio in multiple classrooms in the morning.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
Medium HighFeb 28, 2025InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The operation permit holder has been aware of previous citations at the operation and has not ensured its overall compliance.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025
Medium HighFeb 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
The operation has one employee who has been employed for over a year and has not completed their 24 hours of training.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2025
HighFeb 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §746.501(a)(24)
The operation does not have a operational policy that is specific to their operation and does not have the updated 2023 requirements.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025
MediumJan 29, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The operation has not documented any drills conducted since November of 2024.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2025
Medium HighJan 29, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Multiple caregivers at the operation has online only CPR training.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025
Medium HighJan 29, 2025InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The operation permit holder has been aware of previous citations at the operation and has not ensured its overall compliance.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2025
MediumJan 29, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
The operation did not have completed staff training files available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2025
MediumJan 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
The operation did not have completed staff training files available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025
Medium HighJan 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Multiple caregivers at the operation has online only CPR training.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025
MediumJan 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The operation has not documented any drills conducted since November of 2024.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025
HighJan 15, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §746.501(a)(24)
The operation does not have a operational policy that is specific to their operation and does not have the updated 2023 requirements.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2025
Medium HighJan 15, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions §746.605(12)(A)
The operation has not updated their admission form to include required 2023 information.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
HighOct 30, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A substitute caregiver fell asleep while supervising children during naptime.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2024
HighOct 4, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation and external video footage, caregivers did not ensure the safety of a child left alone for over 20 minutes on the outside playground.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2025
HighOct 4, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, caregivers at the operation neglectfully supervised a child in care by leaving them alone on the playground for more than 20 minutes. Resulting in the child having to find their way back inside the building.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2025
MediumOct 4, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Based on an interview with the child's parents and external documentation received, the child's incident report was not signed by the parents as of 10/3/24.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2025
HighSep 16, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on external documentation reviewed a caregiver inappropriately responded to an incident involving two children, by grabbing a child and then pulling them by one arm off of the floor.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024
LowSep 16, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Signed §746.705
Based on interviews conducted and external documentation reviewed, an incident report was not signed by a member of management or the parent due to the information being inaccurate.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024
HighSep 16, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver did not use good judgment as a caregiver sat on the floor and restrained a child on their lap.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024
Medium HighAug 27, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
A caregiver did not change a child's diaper all day while the child was in care, which resulted in a diaper rash and the child having to go to the doctor.
Correction verified Oct 1, 2024
Medium HighJun 27, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Change in Controlling Person §746.305(a)(7)
The operation did not notify CCR or remove the director as controlling person. CI: Designee removed the previous director during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 27, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operation's fire inspection has expired. The operation has not contacted the local fire marshal to schedule and inspection, as required.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
HighJun 27, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - According to Label Directions §746.3805(a)(1)
Four children 20 months and under have been administered medication that the directions stated require doctors approval. The children do not have doctors note on file.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024
Medium HighJun 27, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Five children do not have a food allergy plan on file. One child has a food allergy plan that is not signed by the parent.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity234 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 3, 2024
DirectorLori Tindell
Phone9402417222
State operation #1779822

Common questions

Does Kiddie Academy of Northlake take infants?

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

What are Kiddie Academy of Northlake’s hours?

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

Does Kiddie Academy of Northlake accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Kiddie Academy of Northlake cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kiddie Academy of Northlake for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Northlake, 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 Kiddie Academy of Northlake had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 16 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 12, 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 Kiddie Academy of Northlake compare with other daycares in Northlake?

It is #5 of 5 centers in Northlake by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 9% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kiddie Academy of Northlake last inspected?

Aug 26, 2026. No violations were found 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 1779822 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.