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Butterfly Academy

903 Mountain Lion Cir, Harker Heights, TX 765484.6· 44 reviews
licensed capacity
215
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2020

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About Butterfly Academy

Butterfly Academy is a licensed child care center in Harker Heights, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 22, 2020, for up to 215 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMBilingual program

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to eight years-old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
215 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to eight years-old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English and Spanish)
CurriculumFrog Street
StaffHighly qualified and experienced; FBI background checks and annual trainings
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCS
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel, Brightwheel App)
MoreFounded 2020
Licensed capacity215 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Butterfly Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bell County has a median price of $133 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.
Bell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$133
Home daycare$121

Toddler

Center$126
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$115

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

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 Butterfly Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
215 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1707648
See the state's record

Summary

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

No rules cited on any of 7 visits

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. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

      “During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two classrooms went outside and neither classroom took out water for the children. This was corrected at inspection when the groups of children going outside began taking their water bottles outside with them.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Apr 13, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “During the investigation it was found that a caregiver did not use good judgement when interacting with the children in care. Caregiver is no longer present at the operation.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Oct 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      “During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not conducting their building and grounds safety checklist daily.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

      “During the monitoring inspection the older infant room, with infants aged 13 mon - 20 mon were using a reduced naptime ratio during naptime. Children under 18 months cannot use naptime ratios. There was 1 caregiver for 10 napping infants. Ratio should have remained 1/5 regardless of if the children were napping or awake. This was corrected when another caregiver went into the classroom to help supervise.”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Feb 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 18, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

      “During the monitoring inspection it was found that one of the staff whom transports the children was not current on their annual transportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2021

  3. Nov 15, 2021VisitNo rules cited

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 Butterfly Academy

Is Butterfly Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 22, 2020.

When was Butterfly Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Butterfly Academy had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 7 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Butterfly Academy care for?

215, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Butterfly Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Butterfly Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Butterfly Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 200-9599 to ask.

What is Butterfly Academy's phone number?

(254) 200-9599.

Where is Butterfly Academy?

903 Mountain Lion Cir, Harker Heights, TX 76548.

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