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TLC Learning Academy

1702 W Oak St, Denton, TX 76201 · Denton County
5 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

TLC Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Denton, TX, licensed for up to 76 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 17). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. 24% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #23 of 31 centers in Denton and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #23 of 31 centers in Denton
6High risk
6Medium High risk
3Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
17 citations from 14 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 13 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 15, 2026 · Assessment · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 16, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundNov 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork2
Other standards2
Transportation1
Health & medication1
Supervision1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighApr 7, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child §746.5617(a)(4)
The two bus binders were missing the parent's names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026
HighApr 7, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The two bus binders were missing the emergency medical transportion and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026
HighApr 7, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
In the toddler classroom, there was shaving cream and clorox wipes in the reach of the children. The items were moved out of the reach of children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The outside playground has mulch that does not meet the proper 6 inches required. The mulch measures 2 to 3 inches.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026
Medium HighApr 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
There were broken toys outside on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when they were removed from the playground and out of the reach of the children.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 7, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The two vehicles being used do not have safety alarms installed.
Correction verified May 12, 2026
Medium LowJan 16, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation failed to update the employees who left in 2025 by the cutoff date.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2026
Medium HighNov 11, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
A caregiver has only 21 of her 24 hours of required annual training.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2026
Medium HighNov 11, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
A caregiver was found to only have 14 pre-service hours on file.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2026
MediumOct 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
There is no documentation that a monthly fire drill has taken place since July 2025.
Correction verified Nov 11, 2025
HighOct 14, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
There were several cleaning products, including bleach based scrubbing chemicals located under the unlocked sink in the pre-k room. They were moved to an area outside of the reach of children during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 14, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
School-aged children were using tablets and phones during their designated rest time.
Correction verified Nov 11, 2025
Medium LowOct 14, 2025InspectionRecords & 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 no visible posting on the parent board in the entrance or in the classrooms that contains a current list of employees.
Correction verified Nov 11, 2025
HighSep 17, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A staff person was present at the operation without a letter of eligibility.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2025
Medium HighMar 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since December of 2024.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025
Medium HighMar 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge §746.1013(a)(1)
During the director's absence, a caregiver did not have knowledge that they were in charge.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 28, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Eating during screen time was observed in one classroom.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity76 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 30, 2025
DirectorCharlynda Seales
Phone9405147979
State operation #1805200

Common questions

Does TLC Learning Academy take infants?

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

What are TLC Learning Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does TLC Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has TLC Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 7, 2026: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does TLC Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Denton?

It is tied for #23 of 31 centers in Denton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was TLC Learning Academy last inspected?

May 12, 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 1805200 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.