LionHeart Children's Academy
LionHeart Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Garland, TX, licensed for up to 237 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 4 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 4). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #30 of 57 centers in Garland and better than 76% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that Child Care Regulation was not notified by the operation with regard to a situation that placed a child at risk.
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that the child's parents were not being notified by the operation immediately with regard to a situation that placed a child at risk.
The operation does not have the record available to show for having a current health inspection.
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a wax warmer/candle is a hazardous item to the children and this should not have been used in the classroom that has caused an accidental injury to a child.
About this center
Common questions
Does LionHeart Children's Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are LionHeart Children's Academy’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 LionHeart Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has LionHeart Children's Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 16, 2025: “Report Situation Placing Children at Risk.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does LionHeart Children's Academy compare with other daycares in Garland?
It is tied for #30 of 57 centers in Garland by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 76% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was LionHeart Children's Academy last inspected?
Jul 17, 2026. No violations were found 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 1603238 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.