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Lionheart Children's Academy Bent Tree Bible

4141 International Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75007 · Denton County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Lionheart Children's Academy Bent Tree Bible is a licensed child care center in Carrollton, TX, licensed for up to 261 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 27 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 16 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (5 of 28). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #39 of 53 centers in Carrollton and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 25%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#39 of 53 centers in Carrollton
16High risk
6Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
28 citations from 27 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 30, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 3, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 2, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 22, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision5
Health & medication5
Food & feeding4
Caregiver conduct3
Staff ratios3
Other standards3
Building & playground safety3
Transportation1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighFeb 17, 2026Found 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)
Through investigation, it was determined that supervision protocols to ensure each child's safety and well-being were not followed, resulting in a child being left unsupervised.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026
Medium HighNov 17, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two child files were observed to need updated immunization records.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2025
HighOct 6, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A weighted vest intended for another child was used with a different child, and not used as recommended.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2025
LowJan 17, 2025InspectionStaff 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)
5 children's records did not have a current Heath Statement on file.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
MediumJan 17, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
A child's file did not have the current immunization record.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
HighNov 11, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A caregiver was observed speaking in a harsh and raised tone to the children in her care.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
HighNov 11, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
The operation did not notify the parents concerning the situations that may have placed their children at risk.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
MediumJul 16, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The operation did not review and update the feeding instructions for an infant within the last 30 days.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2024
Medium HighJul 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
The operation does not have documentation verifying that the outdoor area was checked since 7/9/2024 for safety.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2024
HighMay 31, 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)
The caregiver in the indoor gym area did not secure the door allowing a child to wander off unsupervised. The child was found by the front desk personnel.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2024
HighFeb 2, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
A caregiver with conditions that say they can't be alone without someone who can be counted in ratio with them was left in alone in a class with another caregiver who had the same conditions.
Correction verified Feb 29, 2024
HighFeb 2, 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)
It was determined that a child was unsupervised for 14 minuets.
Correction verified Feb 29, 2024
HighFeb 2, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
The operation waited until the next day to notify the parents of an incident that placed a child at risk.
Correction verified Feb 29, 2024
HighDec 12, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
There were cleaning supplies on the countre next to the sink.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 12, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
Bus fire extinghisher was in the red and stated empty.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2023
Medium HighDec 12, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A diaper change was observered in the 18-23 month room and the caregiver did not wash the childs hands.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2023
MediumJun 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report §746.801(12)
The operation did not have documentation of the most recent health inspection on file for review by Child Care Regulation.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2023
Medium HighJun 19, 2023InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation's last gas inspection was 6/2021. You must have a gas inspection once every two years after your permit is issued.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2023
HighApr 19, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Three caregivers were observed in a classroom with direct access with children. All three caregiver were sent home.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 18, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The caregiver did demonstrate good judgment when placing her hand over a child mouth to keep him from crying and awakening the other children.
Correction verified May 22, 2023
Medium HighDec 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One staff member's CPR training was completed by online only instruction.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2023
HighAug 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was providing direct care to children prior to submitting background check request. The caregiver left during the inspection and the background check request was submitted during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 2, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Children's product certification was not available for review.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022
Medium HighFeb 2, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child with food allergies does not have food allergy emergency plan.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2022
HighFeb 2, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The operation is not carrying emergency medical authorization during the transportation.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022
HighDec 2, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and no violation was found. A 3 year old child was left unsupervised in the hallway for about 8 minutes.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2021
HighNov 4, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and no violation was found. A 2 year old child walked out from the gym area where his classmates and the caregiver were at and he was unsupervised for about 1 minute.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2021
MediumOct 22, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Infants' written feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity261 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 9, 2022
DirectorShelley Maxwell
Phone9729050566
State operation #1726265

Common questions

Does Lionheart Children's Academy Bent Tree Bible take infants?

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

What are Lionheart Children's Academy Bent Tree Bible’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 Bent Tree Bible accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Lionheart Children's Academy Bent Tree Bible cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lionheart Children's Academy Bent Tree Bible for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Carrollton, 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 Lionheart Children's Academy Bent Tree Bible had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 16 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 17, 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 Lionheart Children's Academy Bent Tree Bible compare with other daycares in Carrollton?

It is #39 of 53 centers in Carrollton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lionheart Children's Academy Bent Tree Bible last inspected?

Sep 10, 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 1726265 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.