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Magnolia Learning Academy

2 Dean Dr, Aledo, TX 76008 · Parker County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Magnolia Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Aledo, TX, licensed for up to 263 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 34 times and investigated 13 reports. Inspectors recorded 36 citations, 15 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (8 of 36). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 15 centers in Aledo 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
#14 of 15 centers in Aledo
15High risk
14Medium High risk
7Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
36 citations from 34 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication8
Caregiver conduct7
Building & playground safety6
Food & feeding3
Sleep safety2
Records & paperwork2
Supervision2
Training & qualifications2
Staff ratios2
Child protection1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighFeb 26, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
Infant under 15 months was observed asleep with bottle in crib at time of inspection. This was corrected when bottle was removed from crib by caregiver.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 4, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Notify Parents in Policy if Not Administering Medication §746.3811
Two medications required on a food allergy plan were observed as expired at time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2025
HighDec 2, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
A caregiver was observed on video pulling a child by one arm on two occasions.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2026
HighDec 2, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training §746.2805(2)
During an investigation it was determined a caregiver squeezed a child's face in an attempt to take food out of mouth.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
HighSep 16, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A caregiver put her hand on the back of a child's head during naptime and pushed the child's head into their nap mat.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2025
HighSep 16, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
A concern regarding an alleged incident of prohibited punishment was not reported, as required.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2025
MediumSep 16, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation §746.2803(4)(D)
Two children were observed to be in timeout longer than allowed by age, which is one minute per year of age. The children were under 3 years old and were in timeout for more than 5 minutes.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2025
HighAug 4, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Caregiver did not show self-control when punching a classroom wall while children were present.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2025
Medium HighMay 30, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Four out of ten caregiver records did not have current first aid training available to review at time of inspection. Corrected at inspection when all four caregivers completed first aid training.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Infant under 12 months old was observed during inspection in high chair without use of safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when safety straps were fastened.
Correction verified May 30, 2025
HighApr 17, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
This standard was found deficient during a DFPS investigation when a caregiver grabbed and pulled three different children. One child was grabbed by the arm and dragged approx. 5 feet. One child was aggressively grabbed and pulled by the arm to a sit-down position. One child was yanked up to a standing position.
Correction verified May 16, 2025
HighApr 17, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language §746.2805(6)
This standard was found deficient during a DFPS investigation when a caregiver yelled and used profanity towards a child in an aggressive manner.
Correction verified May 16, 2025
HighApr 17, 2025Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction verified May 16, 2025
MediumOct 17, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met §746.1613(a)
Classroom was observed with 10 children ranging in ages from 16 months to 21 months with one caregiver. Corrected at inspection when second caregiver was added to classroom.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
Medium HighMay 6, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver did not wash hands after diaper children.
Correction verified May 9, 2024
Medium HighMay 6, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
Children's hands in a one year old classroom are not being washed after diapering.
Correction verified May 9, 2024
Medium HighMay 6, 2024InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
On 5/2/2024, an employee was viewed on their personal cell phone for approximately 30 minutes during naptime supervision.
Correction verified May 9, 2024
HighFeb 8, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The governing body has failed to ensure the operation is maintaining compliance and that the director is completing all required director responsibilities.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2024
Medium HighFeb 8, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
The operation failed to do a check for possible hazards before allowing children outside to play on the temporary playground.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2024
HighJan 16, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver used poor judgement when the lifting a child from the floor. The method the caregiver used resulted in an injury to the child's right elbow.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2024
Medium HighJan 9, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
The operation failed to report two cases of COVID 19 which occurred between 12/17/2023 and 12/22/2023.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2024
HighJan 8, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director used poor judgment when she allowed a staff's child to remain in care with a fever.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2024
MediumJan 8, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria §746.501(a)(3)
The operation failed to follow their Illness and Exclusion policy for children with a fever and allowed a child to remain in care.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2024
HighNov 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The opertaion did not have current documenation showing their annual City Fire Inspection.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
MediumNov 27, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
One infant's written feeding schedule was not signed by the parent.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
Medium HighNov 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
The operation did not document fire drills for the months of July, August and September 2023.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
MediumNov 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The opeation did not have a current Consumer Product Safety Commision Affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
Medium HighNov 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The opeation did no thave a documenation showing they have a current Health Inspection.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
HighSep 11, 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 caregiver failed to properly supervise a child when being unaware of the child's activities and not being able to intervene to protect the child's safety. This resulted in the child falling through a railing and sustained a fractured wrist. The caregiver also failed to immediately tend to the child after the child had fallen.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2023
Medium HighJun 23, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering. The vioaltion was corrected at the time of inspetion.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 23, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
Staff stated they did not have 12 children wash their hands prior to being served lunch.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2023
Medium HighJan 11, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
One interior classroom did not have adequate lighting during naptime. The violation was corrected during the inspeciton.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 9, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
The ten files reviewed did not have the admissions form section regarding Emergency Medical Authorization information completed and signecd the parent. 12/9/2022 - This violation has been re-cited.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2023
MediumNov 29, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Six infant feeding schedules are not signed and dated by the parent.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2022
HighNov 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
The ten files reviewed did not have the admissions form section regarding Emergency Medical Authorization information completed and signecd the parent.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2022
Medium HighOct 27, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child did not have a food allergy plan.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity263 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 26, 2023
DirectorKristina Green
Phone6822992535
State operation #1750970

Common questions

Does Magnolia Learning Academy take infants?

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

What are Magnolia Learning 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 Magnolia Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Magnolia Learning Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Magnolia Learning Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Aledo, 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 Magnolia Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 15 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 2, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Magnolia Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Aledo?

It is #14 of 15 centers in Aledo 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 Magnolia Learning Academy last inspected?

Aug 11, 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 1750970 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.