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The Pierce Academy Irving Las Colinas

2435 Kinwest Pkwy, Irving, TX 75063 · Dallas County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

The Pierce Academy Irving Las Colinas is a licensed child care center in Irving, TX, licensed for up to 187 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (3 of 6). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #29 of 69 centers in Irving and better than 56% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 56%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#29 of 69 centers in Irving
1High risk
3Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
6 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication3
Other standards2
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighMar 26, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
During Spring Break movie day, camera footage was captured of 30 minutes where the caregiver did not intervene when an incident happened with two children. The caregiver was sitting in the back of the room and on personal device for administrative duties that took attention away from children.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
Medium HighMar 26, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children §746.1203(3)(A)
During a Spring Break movie day, a caregiver was on their personal device doing administrative duties. Classroom video footage was captured of 30 minutes where the caregiver did not look up at all to have attention on the children.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
LowOct 16, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Personnel Records - TB Test §746.901(3)
1 out of 10 employees did not have a current TB test.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
MediumOct 16, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
The operation had medication that was past the expiration date at the operation.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
Medium HighOct 16, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy action plan on file at the operation.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
Medium HighJul 8, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
The operation had a prescription medication that was not in the original container with the child's name.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity187 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 16, 2024
DirectorAlly Temple
Phone2143059858
State operation #1794695

Common questions

Does The Pierce Academy Irving Las Colinas take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are The Pierce Academy Irving Las Colinas’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 Pierce Academy Irving Las Colinas accept child care subsidies?

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

Has The Pierce Academy Irving Las Colinas had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 26, 2026: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Pierce Academy Irving Las Colinas compare with other daycares in Irving?

It is #29 of 69 centers in Irving by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 56% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Pierce Academy Irving Las Colinas last inspected?

May 4, 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 1794695 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.