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Lionheart Children's Academy Cross City Euless

1000 Airport Fwy, Euless, TX 76039 · Tarrant County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Lionheart Children's Academy Cross City Euless is a licensed child care center in Euless, TX, licensed for up to 243 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 33 times and investigated 17 reports. Inspectors recorded 42 citations, 25 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (12 of 42). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 8 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 8 centers in Euless and better than 14% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 14%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#8 of 8 centers in Euless
25High risk
13Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
42 citations from 33 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 10, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision12
Caregiver conduct9
Other standards5
Training & qualifications4
Food & feeding3
Health & medication3
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety2
Building & playground safety2

Citations, newest first

HighFeb 27, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. An infant was given the wrong bottle when a caregiver failed to properly check the label.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2026
HighJun 12, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The caregiver did not practice good judgement when bottle was provided without checking the name label.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2025
MediumJun 12, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
The operation failed to follow written feeding instructions which resulted an infant being provided the wrong formula/milk.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2025
Medium HighOct 24, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
A caregiver does not have CPR/First Aid trainings on file to review.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
MediumOct 24, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Two of the children records do not have a health statement or signed affidavit on file within week of enrollment.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024
Medium HighAug 21, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Special Diets - Employees given information §746.3311(a)(3)
Information was not communicated between caregivers and meal serving staff about the dietary restrictions for child resulting in the child receiving the wrong food.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2024
Medium HighJun 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
The immunization records for 5 out of the 10 children files reviewed were not up to date.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
Medium HighJun 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting §746.3415(5)
The caregivers described not washing hands in between assisting children with toileting.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
MediumJun 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Orientation-Prevention & responding to allergic reactions §746.1303(7)
The operations orientation does not include preventing and responding to allergic reactions.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
HighMar 28, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A careful failed to follow proper policies and procedures and fed one infant another infants formula. It was also determined a caregiver was blowing in infants faces to force them to sleep or calm down.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
Medium HighMar 28, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. It was determined the Permit Holder was made aware of a situation that may have put a child at risk and failed to report the concerns to licensing.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
HighMar 28, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The director failed to report to licensing when an infant was fed another infants bottle.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
Medium HighMar 28, 2024Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies §746.401(10)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child in the infant room has known allergies and they were not posted in the infant room.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
HighDec 6, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended §746.5605(4)
A child was left in the bus unattended during unloading because the bus driver did not properly check the van.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
HighDec 6, 2023Found 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 child was left alone on the bus sleeping when the bus driver failed to properly account for children. There was no physical proximity or visual awareness.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
HighDec 6, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A bus driver did not follow the operational procedures for unloading the bus and a child was left on the bus sleeping unattended. It was also determined the bus driver would allow children to go the back of the bus and lock the door when they volunteered.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
HighDec 6, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children §746.5605(3)
A child was left on the bus sleeping when loading and unloading procedures were not properly followed.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
HighDec 6, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle §746.5625(d)(2)
A child was left in the bus when the driver failed to complete a walkthrough and visual check of the vehicle when they unloaded at the operation.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
HighOct 9, 2023InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
A 6 month old infant was swaddled in the crib at the time of inspection. The director corrected at the time of inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 26, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The director has not ensured the operation complies with the minimum standards. This is evidenced by repeated deficiencies in the area of supervision.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2023
HighSep 26, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient when a caregiver failed to properly follow procedure when accounting for children during transitions.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2023
HighSep 26, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child went into another room during a transition and the caregiver was not aware.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2023
HighSep 26, 2023Found 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)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised during a transition when a caregiver failed to properly account for children.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2023
HighSep 5, 2023Found 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)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised in a classroom
Correction verified Sep 28, 2023
Medium HighSep 5, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs §746.1203(4)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. It was determined that a child with special needs leaves the classroom and goes to another room to play with toys unsupervised.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2023
HighSep 5, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A caregiver failed to properly complete a name to face during a transition and a child was left unsupervised.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2023
HighAug 28, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers §746.3703(d)
A caregiver in the infant room was witnessed vaping while children were in care.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2023
HighAug 28, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
A caregiver was witnessed vaping in the infant room and licensing was not notified.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2023
HighAug 28, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The operation failed to notify parents a caregiver was witnessed vaping in the infant room.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2023
HighNov 15, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A child was left in a classroom unsupervised when a caregiver failed to complete a proper name to face count when transitioning.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2022
HighNov 15, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom during the transition to the inside playroom.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2022
Medium HighNov 7, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A caregiver was witnessed on her cellphone at naptime.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2022
Medium HighNov 7, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(7)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A caregiver was witnessed roughly grabbing a child when attempting to discipline him.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2022
Medium HighOct 27, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing §746.4905
Playground loose fill was not at sufficient depth.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
Medium HighOct 27, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
There was a substitute caregiver in the Pre K room and a nap mat was blocking the door and it could not be opened during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 27, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available §746.3401(c)(1)
The operation did not have a current Health Inspection on file at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2022
MediumOct 27, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Infant classroom did not have current feeding instructions for all children in care.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2022
Medium HighOct 27, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
A substitute caregiver was on her cell phone during naptime.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
HighOct 27, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child was left unsupervised in the hallway during the transition to afternoon recess.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
HighOct 27, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A caregiver left a child unsupervised in a hallway when she failed to properly complete the name to face check while transitioning children.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
HighOct 28, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was evaluated in regards to report and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised in the classroom when the class transitioned to recess.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021
HighOct 28, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A child was left in the classroom unsupervised when the caregiver failed to complete the name to face check accounting for all children.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity243 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 17, 2021
DirectorVirginia Mitchum
Phone8178033361
State operation #1722616

Common questions

Does Lionheart Children's Academy Cross City Euless take infants?

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

What are Lionheart Children's Academy Cross City Euless’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 Cross City Euless accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Lionheart Children's Academy Cross City Euless cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lionheart Children's Academy Cross City Euless for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Euless, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Lionheart Children's Academy Cross City Euless had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 25 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 27, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lionheart Children's Academy Cross City Euless compare with other daycares in Euless?

It is #8 of 8 centers in Euless by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 14% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lionheart Children's Academy Cross City Euless last inspected?

Apr 14, 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 1722616 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.