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Academy Christian School

1300 W Highway 199, Springtown, TX 76082
licensed capacity
43
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2009

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About

About Academy Christian School

Academy Christian School is a licensed child care center in Springtown, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 24, 2009, for up to 43 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through 12 years (Fort Worth Campus), 6 weeks through 5 years (Springtown Campus)
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
43 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Fort Worth Campus: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 12 years (Fort Worth Campus), 6 weeks through 5 years (Springtown Campus)
ProgramsAfter-school care
ApproachFaith-based (Chapel Creek Fellowship)
StaffCPR and first aid certification
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 2009
Licensed capacity43 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Academy Christian School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Parker County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Parker County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Academy Christian School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
43 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2009
License number
#901408
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “The operation failed to notify parents of less serious injuries when the parents pick up their children from the child-care center.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “A child was pulled through the hallway of the operation by the previous director.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

      “The previous director failed to comply with standards by conducting prohibited punishments and not ensuring parents were notified according to standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025

  5. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Operation allowed staff member to be present at the operation without the correct background check for a staff worker present with children. Caregiver was present with children throughout the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025

  7. Feb 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “Operation did not have an annual Fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance

      “Liability Insurance was not made available during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Operation did not have an annual Environmental Health inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “Director did not have attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024

  10. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Nov 16, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “Operational policies were not updated to the new standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Operation did not conduct a monthly drill in the month of October.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      “Operation has not tested carbon monoxide detection system monthly.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “Food allergy emergency plan was not signed by a parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One caregiver was over ratio with 6 infants. Infant room had a specified age 14 months”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2023

  2. Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “At the time of inspection, 1 child with a noted food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “At the time of inspection, the annual fire inspection had not been conducted for 2022. The last fire inspection conducted was dated 6/7/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2023

  7. Jan 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “Storage space was not clearly labeled with the child s name, a photograph of the child, or other symbol the child recognizes as his own.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2206(2) - Written Activity Plan - Active and Quiet Play Opportunities

      “Children observed walking around with no activities and not enough outdoor toys for children to play with.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2022

  9. Jan 5, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served

      “Water was not served or offer during snack in the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “Operation does not have food allergy emergency plan for an infant and toddler.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2206(2) - Written Activity Plan - Active and Quiet Play Opportunities

      “Children observed walking around with no activities and outdoor toys were not brought outside for children to play with”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “There were no storage for each child's belongs and storage area was not labeled for each child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

      “18-24 month old classroom did not have children alllergies posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2507(4) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Large Muscle Development

      “Children ages 18-24 months and 2 years old were observed crawling under a play structure designed for ages 3 and up.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Lysol bottle was in the children's bathroom inside a cabinet unlocked and open.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jan 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Nov 19, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  13. Nov 17, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “A child was left outside for about 1-2 minutes on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2021

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “The operation violated conditions listed on the employee's provisional eligibility letter. The employee was the sole caregiver and was left alone with a group of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2021

    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

      “Permit holder allowed caregiver to be the primary caregiver supervising children alone which is against the caregiver's provisional status.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2021

  14. Nov 15, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “Director/ caregiver allowed an infant to sleep in a restrictive device (bouncer).”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One caregiver was supervising 6 infants in the age ratio 0-11 months. One caregiver was supervising 17 toddlers in the age ratio 18-24 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021

    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

      “Permit holder allowed infant room to be out of ratio a second time and failed to correct the concern regarding ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021

  15. Nov 4, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Caregiver was supervising 6 infants in the age ratio 12 -17 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021

    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

      “Permit holder allowed a caregiver to be present with infants directly after being informed by CCR Rep that all caregiver must receive an eligibility letter from BGC unit.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “An operation allows a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Academy Christian School

Is Academy Christian School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 24, 2009.

When was Academy Christian School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Academy Christian School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Academy Christian School care for?

43, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Academy Christian School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Academy Christian School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Academy Christian School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 438-6324 to ask.

What is Academy Christian School's phone number?

(817) 438-6324.

Where is Academy Christian School?

1300 W Highway 199, Springtown, TX 76082.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).