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The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLC

100 N Houston School Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146 · Dallas County
Accepts child care subsidies

The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLC is a licensed child care center in Lancaster, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 27 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 39 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (11 of 39). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #15 of 16 centers in Lancaster 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
#15 of 16 centers in Lancaster
11High risk
23Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
39 citations from 27 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 7, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios11
Building & playground safety9
Sleep safety5
Other standards4
Supervision3
Food & feeding3
Training & qualifications2
Records & paperwork1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 13, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us §746.3401(c)(2)
The opertation did not have sanitation form for CCR at inspection.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2026
Medium HighJul 13, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
Operation did not have annual fire inspection documentation for CCR upon request. Operations claims to have had a fire inspection conducted.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2026
Medium HighJun 22, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
CCR observed the infant room with five infants, and one caregiver. 3M, 4M, 5M, 5M, 10M (ages).
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026
Medium HighJun 22, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
Operation did not have annual fire inspection documentation for CCR upon request. Operations claims to have had a fire inspection conducted.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026
Medium HighJun 22, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us §746.3401(c)(2)
The opertation did not have sanitation form for CCR at inspection.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026
Medium HighDec 19, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
There was not sufficient walking space between each childs cot during naptime in the two and three year old classrooms.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2024
Medium HighSep 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2023
Medium LowSep 7, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
There is not an employee list posted with required postings.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2023
Medium HighSep 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A sink that is accesible to and used by children is not properly draining.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2023
HighSep 7, 2023InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The van used for transporting children does not have an emergency safety alarm.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2023
Medium HighSep 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
A buildings and grounds checklist was not available for review.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2023
Medium HighSep 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
There is not six inches of loose fill on the playground.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2023
HighJun 1, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
The caregiver in the older infant room did not have information that showed a child's age.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 25, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
There was not sufficient walking space between each childs cot during naptime in the three year old classroom.
Correction verified May 8, 2023
Medium HighApr 22, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the investigation a caregiver admitted to their classrooms being out of ratio at times. Also, the two-year-old classroom was observed to be out of ratio multiple times.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2023
Medium HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
There was not sufficient walking space between each childs cot during naptime in the two and three year old classrooms.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
Medium HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionOther standards
Caregiver Responsible for Each Child §746.1501(b)
One caregiver was observed caring for 20 children ages three and four years old. The specified age group for the children is three. The classroom is out of ratio by 5. Also, one caregiver was observed caring for 13 two year old children. The classroom is out of ratio by 2.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
HighAug 30, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director has not ensured that previous citations were corrected from the last inspection.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2022
Medium HighAug 30, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The older infant and two year old classroom were observed out of ratio.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2022
Medium HighAug 26, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Three classrooms were observed out of ratio. The younger infant room SAG is 1 to 4 and was observed with five children. The older infant room SAG is 1 to 5 and was observed with 9 children. One caregiver was responsible for two groups of children.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
Medium HighAug 26, 2022InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
A fan was being used in the two year old room which was accessible to the children.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
MediumAug 26, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
The older infant room was observed watching TV. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 26, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
The older infant room and the two year old room had cleaning materials that was accessible to the children.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
Medium HighAug 26, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
An infant was observed with a bottle in the crib in the older infant room.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
HighAug 23, 2022InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(6)
A Caregiver was observed yelling at a child.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2022
Medium HighAug 11, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A bottle of bleacher was under the sink accessible to children in the infant classroom.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2022
Medium HighAug 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Two infant classrooms were observed out of ratio.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2022
HighAug 11, 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 was observed sleep in a crib with a pacifier strap.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2022
Medium HighAug 11, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Bottles were not labeled in the infant room.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2022
Medium HighAug 10, 2022Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
An infant was observed not strapped in a bouncer.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review or posted.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2022
HighMay 24, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Caregiver observed by DFPS in direct contact with children without a completed background check.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2022
HighMay 24, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter §745.635(2)
Caregiver observed by DFPS in direct contact with children without a completed background check.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2022
HighFeb 17, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregvier was observed in the room with children while their background check was still pending. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 17, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There were 10 children 17-22 months observed with 1 caregiver.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2022
HighFeb 17, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A caregiver was observed leaving a room and waalking down the hallway. The gate was left open and a child followed the caregiver into the hall.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2022
MediumFeb 17, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Caregiver with the 17-22 month old children had propped her phone on the table to play a video/music while the children sat at the table.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 7, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Last fire inspection was in April 2020.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2022
MediumOct 7, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
6/8 staff records reviewed were missing training for the following topics: Responding to allergic reactions, Emergency preparedness, handling hazardous materials.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 10, 2014
DirectorLazonda Gardner
Phone9727414485
State operation #1533149

Common questions

Does The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLC take infants?

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

What are The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLC’s hours?

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

Does The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Lancaster, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 7, 2023: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLC compare with other daycares in Lancaster?

It is #15 of 16 centers in Lancaster 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 The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLC last inspected?

Jul 13, 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 1533149 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.