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Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd

8001 Mustang Dr, Irving, TX 75063 · Dallas County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd is a licensed child care center in Irving, TX, licensed for up to 173 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 25 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (10 of 22). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #44 of 69 centers in Irving and better than 39% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 39%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #44 of 69 centers in Irving
8High risk
8Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
3Low risk
22 citations from 25 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 5, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 30, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications10
Caregiver conduct4
Records & paperwork3
Supervision2
Building & playground safety1
Food & feeding1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation did not have current documentation for fire drills.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2026
Medium HighApr 29, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Report Change in Director §746.303(a)(4)
Correction verified Jun 8, 2026
Medium HighApr 17, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Report Change in Director §746.303(a)(4)
The change in directors was not reported to licensing in writing within five days after the change was made.
Correction verified May 15, 2026
HighMar 26, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
The operation had a disinfectant bottle that was in reach of children and a child had the bottle in their mouth.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2026
HighMar 1, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The caregiver did not show good judgement when giving a child peanut butter dog treats during snack time and the operation does not serve peanut butter.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2026
HighJan 5, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not report a situation that placed a child at risk within the required 48 hours.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2026
HighJan 5, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she failed to check a labeled bottle before feeding it to the wrong child.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2026
Medium HighJan 5, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver that did not have current first aid was left alone with children.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2026
MediumOct 30, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
7 out of 10 employee files reviewed still did not have a current TB test.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2025
MediumOct 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
7 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a current TB test.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
Medium HighNov 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required number of training hours.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
Medium HighNov 19, 2024InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures §746.5202(2)
The emergency prepardness plan was not complete.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
LowNov 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.1105(4)
3 out of 10 employees files reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
Medium HighNov 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have current first aid training.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
Medium HighNov 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have current CPR training.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
LowNov 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.1105(3)
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
LowNov 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam §746.1105(2)
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have tuberculosis screening.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
MediumNov 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
5 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required annual training topics.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
HighOct 5, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver lifted a child inappropriately.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2023
HighOct 5, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver became frustrated in the classroom and did not maintain self control.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2023
HighOct 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 reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A child wondered off alone and away from adult supervision for a short period.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2023
HighJan 13, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient when a caregiver fell asleep while caring for children.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity173 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 15, 2022
DirectorNiema Collins
Phone9729991918
State operation #1742474

Common questions

Does Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd take infants?

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

What are Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd’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 Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 26, 2026: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd compare with other daycares in Irving?

It is tied for #44 of 69 centers in Irving by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 39% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd last inspected?

Aug 5, 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 1742474 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.