Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd
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
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The operation did not have current documentation for fire drills.
The change in directors was not reported to licensing in writing within five days after the change was made.
The operation had a disinfectant bottle that was in reach of children and a child had the bottle in their mouth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7 out of 10 employee files reviewed still did not have a current TB test.
7 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a current TB test.
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required number of training hours.
The emergency prepardness plan was not complete.
3 out of 10 employees files reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit.
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have current first aid training.
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have current CPR training.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have tuberculosis screening.
5 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required annual training topics.
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver lifted a child inappropriately.
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.
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.
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient when a caregiver fell asleep while caring for children.
About this center
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.
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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 1742474 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.