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Lago Vista Academy Inc

6307 Lohmans Ford Rd Ste 100, Lago Vista, TX 78645 · Travis County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Lago Vista Academy Inc is a licensed child care center in Lago Vista, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2000. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 29 times and investigated 13 reports. Inspectors recorded 50 citations, 14 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (12 of 50). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #446 of 473 centers in Travis County and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 10%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #446 of 473 centers in Travis County
14High risk
20Medium High risk
13Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
1Low risk
50 citations from 29 inspections and 12 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 5, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety12
Training & qualifications8
Staff ratios6
Health & medication6
Records & paperwork4
Other standards4
Caregiver conduct3
Supervision3
Child protection2
Sleep safety1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

LowJun 3, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.1105(3)
One caregiver did not have affidavit 2985 or 2912 on file.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2026
HighMay 6, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A Background check result was found to be noncompliant with Minimum Standards. An employee was present in the toddler classroom, interacting with children as the sole caregiver. The employee had no active background check results due to being deactivated by the operation. The employee was sent home.
Correction verified May 27, 2026
HighApr 20, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Communication between parents and caregivers is insufficient. Caregiveres are not using good judgment when they fail to communicate with parents about caregiver changes or other circumstances that affect the children.
Correction verified May 27, 2026
Medium HighDec 17, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
The allergy Action plan was not updated within twelve months of issuing.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2026
Medium HighNov 21, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
The allergy Action plan was not updated within twelve months of issuing.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2026
MediumJul 21, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine §746.623(2)(D)
The director did not have a current CPR Fisrt Aid certificate available for review.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025
Medium HighMar 11, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Training was not current for the director and caregivers who transport children.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
MediumMar 7, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Annual training was not up-to-date for all caregivers in the Prevention, Recognition, and Reporting of child maltreatment.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
Medium HighFeb 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Loose fill did not meet the required depth.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
Medium LowFeb 28, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
A list entitled Current Employees was not posted.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
Medium HighFeb 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting) §746.4813(a)
rotating equipment does not have the required use zone. The use zone is 45 inches or 4 feet one inch from the fence.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
Medium HighFeb 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Training was not current for the director and caregivers who transport children.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
HighNov 23, 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)
During a DFPS investigation there was concerns with supervision and a teacher completing other duties instead of supervising the children.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2025
MediumNov 23, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
A Child's Admission Information record was not available for review.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2025
MediumAug 1, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission §746.605(10)
All required admission information was not available for review.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024
MediumJul 23, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission §746.605(10)
All required admission information was not available for review.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2024
MediumJul 23, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
A health statement from a professional health care provider was not available for review.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2024
HighJul 23, 2024InspectionSleep safety
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
The affidavit 2912 was not available for review for the required employees.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2024
Medium HighMar 13, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence §746.305(a)(1)
The facility failed to report an occurrence in which the health of staff, and children present was at risk.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
Medium HighMar 13, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly §746.3407(10)
The center was undergoing renovations and some of the products used caused the center to not be well ventilated.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
Medium LowMar 5, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours §746.501(b)(1)
The operation has a sign stating ?Due to the Health & Safety of our children. Visitors are not permitted while class is in session. DO NOT ENTER BUILDING?.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2024
HighFeb 22, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
A caregiver grabbed a child's face in attempt to retrieve a piece of candy from their mouth. The child acquired multiple scratches on their face as a result of the caregiver grabbing the child's face. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2024
HighFeb 22, 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)
There is sufficient evidence that a caregiver falls asleep while watching the children in care. This caregiver is no longer employed.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2024
Medium HighFeb 22, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
At the time of the incident one caregiver was caring for 29 children. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2024
HighFeb 22, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver abused a child in care.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2024
MediumFeb 22, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
An incident report was not created when a child was placed at risk.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2024
HighFeb 22, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
A caregiver hit a child on the mouth with an open hand as form of discipline. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2024
HighFeb 22, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation when a child was put at risk.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2024
MediumJan 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
The required annual training courses and training hours were not completed for all caregivers or the director.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
There are holes in the school age classroom walls, large enough for fingers to enter, and paint is peeling on the walls. There is a broken electric outlet cover in the young school age classroom.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2024
Medium HighOct 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram §746.5207(a)
The evacuation plan does not include all of the required information.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2023
MediumOct 26, 2023InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence §746.203(1)
The Liability Insurance policy for the operation has lapsed.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2023
Medium HighOct 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
There are holes in the school age classroom walls, large enough for fingers to enter, and paint is peeling on the walls. There is a broken electric outlet cover in the young school age classroom.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2024
Medium HighOct 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
This includes CPR and First Aid certification. One caregiver had proof of current CPR and First Aid certification, but is currently on a leave of absence.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
MediumOct 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
The required annual training courses and training hours were not completed for all caregivers or the director.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2024
HighOct 26, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms where not present on the transportation vehicle.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
Medium HighOct 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
The fire extinguisher was not fully charged. The needle was pointing to the "Recharge" section.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
Medium HighOct 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
The caregiver driving the van has not completed trainng for CPR, First Aid or Transportation. 3(A), 4(A) and 7(A)
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
Medium HighOct 6, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the inspection there was one caregiver with 29 school age children. This classroom was over ratio by 3 children. Approximately 10 minutes later a caregiver took six children and the school age classroom was in ratio.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2023
HighOct 6, 2023InspectionSupervision
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)
During the inspection school age children were observed being granted permission to leave the classroom and go down the hallway to use the restroom. The children were left unattended.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2023
Medium HighSep 11, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us §746.3401(c)(2)
There was no documentation of the most recent sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2023
Medium HighSep 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
There was no documentation of the most recent fire inspection.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2023
HighSep 7, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
During the investigation it was determined a child was able to open the gate to the playground and leave the playground.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2023
HighSep 7, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A new caregiver had a pending background check and has been in direct contact with children.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2023
MediumDec 16, 2021InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence §746.203(1)
The operation did not have current liability insurance coverage.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2021
HighDec 16, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022
Medium HighDec 16, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022
MediumDec 16, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
The operation has not completed a playground maintenance checklist since August 2021.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2021
Medium HighDec 16, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2022
MediumDec 16, 2021InspectionChild protection
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training §746.901(10)
2 out of 4 staff files did not have a signed statement that they attended orientation. 2 out of 4 staff files did not have a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity102 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 14, 2000
DirectorThelma Lopez
Phone5122671886
State operation #542295

Common questions

Does Lago Vista Academy Inc take infants?

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

What are Lago Vista Academy Inc’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 Lago Vista Academy Inc accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Lago Vista Academy Inc had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 14 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 6, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lago Vista Academy Inc compare with other daycares in Travis County?

It is tied for #446 of 473 centers in Travis County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lago Vista Academy Inc last inspected?

Jun 3, 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 542295 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.