Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd
Licensed Center · Irving, Dallas County, TX · Operation No. 1742474
Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd holds a Full Permit issued December 15, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 25 inspections on record with 22 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
December 15, 2022
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
173 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
8001 Mustang Dr, Irving, TX 75063-8045
The 60-month record
25
Inspections
1
Assessments
8
Self reports
22
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 8 · Medium High 8 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 3. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Report | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Assessment | 1 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Inspection | 8 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Report | 3 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| May 19, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 17, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
August 5, 2026 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have current documentation for fire drills.
Corrected: September 5, 2026
April 29, 2026 Standard § 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Medium High The agency published this citation as a standard number with no narrative text.
Corrected: May 14, 2026
April 17, 2026 Standard § 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The change in directors was not reported to licensing in writing within five days after the change was made.
Corrected: May 14, 2026
March 26, 2026 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation had a disinfectant bottle that was in reach of children and a child had the bottle in their mouth.
Corrected: April 24, 2026
March 1, 2026 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver did not show good judgement when giving a child peanut butter dog treats during snack time and the operation does not serve peanut butter.
Corrected: March 23, 2026
January 5, 2026 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not report a situation that placed a child at risk within the required 48 hours.
Corrected: January 21, 2026
January 5, 2026 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver that did not have current first aid was left alone with children.
Corrected: January 21, 2026
January 5, 2026 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she failed to check a labeled bottle before feeding it to the wrong child.
Corrected: January 21, 2026
October 30, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
7 out of 10 employee files reviewed still did not have a current TB test.
Corrected: November 14, 2025
October 6, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
7 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a current TB test.
Corrected: October 27, 2025
November 19, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have current CPR training.
Corrected: December 10, 2024
November 19, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required number of training hours.
Corrected: December 10, 2024
November 19, 2024 Standard § 746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Low Verbatim from the agency record
3 out of 10 employees files reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit.
Corrected: December 10, 2024
November 19, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have current first aid training.
Corrected: December 10, 2024
November 19, 2024 Standard § 746.1105(2) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
Low Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have tuberculosis screening.
Corrected: December 10, 2024
November 19, 2024 Standard § 746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The emergency prepardness plan was not complete.
Corrected: December 10, 2024
November 19, 2024 Standard § 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Low Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Corrected: December 10, 2024
November 19, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
5 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required annual training topics.
Corrected: December 10, 2024
October 5, 2023 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver became frustrated in the classroom and did not maintain self control.
Corrected: October 17, 2023
October 5, 2023 Standard § 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver lifted a child inappropriately.
Corrected: October 17, 2023
October 5, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A child wondered off alone and away from adult supervision for a short period.
Corrected: October 17, 2023
January 13, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient when a caregiver fell asleep while caring for children.
Corrected: February 1, 2023
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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