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The Academy in Willow Park

201 Canyon Ct, Willow Park, TX 76087 · Parker County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

The Academy in Willow Park is a licensed child care center in Willow Park, TX, licensed for up to 130 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 32 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 33 citations, 15 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (6 of 33). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 10 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #41 of 47 centers in Parker County and better than 24% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 24%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#41 of 47 centers in Parker County
15High risk
15Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
33 citations from 32 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 3, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJun 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 4, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios6
Other standards6
Training & qualifications4
Sleep safety4
Supervision3
Records & paperwork2
Building & playground safety2
Health & medication2
Background checks1
Caregiver conduct1
Food & feeding1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 3, 2026InspectionBackground checks
Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees §746.305(a)(5)
Operation failed to notify CCR after a governing body member was arrested.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2026
HighJun 9, 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)
Child was left outside during the transition into the building.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2026
HighSep 26, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training §746.2805(2)
Child was denied food as a form of punishment.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2025
HighDec 1, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Operation allows a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Caregiver was a floater and was present with children throughout the operation.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2023
Medium HighNov 30, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance of the minimum standards by not creating safeguards for children during dismissal/parent pickup, after having a similar deficiency.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2023
HighNov 30, 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)
Caregivers did not have visual or auditorial awareness of a child, when child was sent out of the operation surrounded by non-staff members and parent had not arrived.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2023
HighApr 24, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Operation failed to notify CCR of a non-routine situation that placed a child at risk for harm.
Correction verified May 17, 2023
Medium HighApr 24, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance with the minimum standards by failing to report a child was left unsupervised outside with non-staff members after being notified by the parent of their concerns.
Correction verified May 17, 2023
HighApr 24, 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)
Caregiver did not have visual or auditorial awareness of a child, when child was sent out to non-staff members that were mistaken for parents of the child.
Correction verified May 17, 2023
HighApr 24, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Release of Children §746.4101
Child was not released to a parent or a person designated by the parent.
Correction verified May 17, 2023
HighApr 24, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards, by having dismissal measures in place that were accordance to the minimum standards, as well as failing to report a child was left unsupervised outside with non-staff members.
Correction verified May 17, 2023
Medium HighOct 27, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
Infant room had 11 infants and 2 caregiver in the classroom. The specified age of the children in the group was 0-11 months, which only allows a maximum of 10 children, two or more caregivers may supervise.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2022
Medium HighOct 27, 2022Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
Operation did not have a fenced in outdoor activity space in front of the operation.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2022
HighOct 27, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Director failed to operate in compliance of the minimum standards, by allowing caregivers to have outside time in the front of the operation's parking lot.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2022
Medium HighJul 14, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
Operation allowed child to be present at the operation without a completed food allergy emergency plan signed by the heath care professional and parent.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2022
Medium HighMay 26, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
Operation allowed a 10 year old child to be present around infants in the 12 -18 month old classroom. 10 year old was more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the room.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2022
HighMay 17, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
An infant (3m) under the age of 12 months was observed with a burp cloth in the crib placed over the child's neck.
Correction verified May 26, 2022
MediumMay 17, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards §746.1003(2)
Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards in the infant room on multiple occasions.
Correction verified May 26, 2022
HighMay 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
Caregiver with a provisional eligibility which restricts them from being alone with children, was in violation when they were left alone in a room with 4 infants.
Correction verified May 17, 2022
Medium HighMay 4, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
Infant classroom with a specified age 12- 18 group was out of group size. It was observed 14 children with 2 caregivers.
Correction verified May 12, 2022
Medium HighApr 26, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
The infant classroom exceeded group size. The classroom had 12 infants with 2 caregivers. Of the 12 infants, 8 were 11 months or younger. The specified age of the children in the group was 0-11 which has a maximum group size of 10 infants to 2 caregivers.
Correction verified May 4, 2022
Medium HighApr 26, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway §746.2909(4)
A caregiver was observed with no access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children.
Correction verified May 4, 2022
HighApr 26, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Operation allows a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Caregiver was present with children ages 3-5.
Correction verified May 4, 2022
Medium HighApr 26, 2022InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance with the minimum standards, as demonstrated by 9 high deficiencies and 7 medium high deficiencies within last 24 months which included several infant safe sleep deficiency.
Correction verified May 4, 2022
Medium HighApr 26, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
Operation has tunnel play structure elevated above ground that required loose-fill.
Correction verified May 4, 2022
HighApr 26, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Covering Infant's Head or Crib §746.2429
4 infants were observed sleeping with blankets covering their heads.
Correction verified May 4, 2022
HighApr 26, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
5 infants under the age of 12 months were observed with blankets in the crib.
Correction verified May 4, 2022
MediumApr 26, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards §746.1003(2)
Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards in the infant room on multiple occasions.
Correction verified May 4, 2022
Medium HighDec 4, 2021Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child §746.3503(c)(2)
A caregiver did not use safety straps located on the diaper changing table, bent over, and removed her hand from the infant while on the changing table. The infant fell off the table and fell approximately 3 feet to the ground.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2022
Medium HighDec 4, 2021Found during an investigationOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
Permit holder failed to comply with law and minimum standards by not having a procedure in place to allow the director to have access to records when the governing body designee is not present at the operation.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2022
MediumDec 4, 2021Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing §746.601(c)
Operation failed to provide access to children's record during an investigation conducted by DFPS investigator.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2022
HighDec 4, 2021Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
During a DFPS investigation a caregiver was found Reason to Believe for neglect of a child.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022
Medium HighDec 4, 2021Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
The operation did not notify the parent immediately upon an infant falling off a diaper changing table approximately three to four feet to the ground and onto a hard surface.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity130 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 23, 2015
DirectorJodi Costine
Phone8174411355
State operation #1550806

Common questions

Does The Academy in Willow Park take infants?

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

What are The Academy in Willow Park’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does The Academy in Willow Park accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Academy in Willow Park cost?

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

Inspectors recorded 15 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 9, 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 The Academy in Willow Park compare with other daycares in Parker County?

It is #41 of 47 centers in Parker County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 24% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Academy in Willow Park last inspected?

Jul 8, 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 1550806 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.