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Chestnut Square Academy

402 S Chestnut St, McKinney, TX 750694.4· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2017

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About Chestnut Square Academy

Chestnut Square Academy is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 22, 2017, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Chestnut Square Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin 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.
Collin 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$162
Home daycare$149

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 Chestnut Square Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1647263
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Mar 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “During the inspection, there were three plugs in young children classrooms which did not have outlet covers. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation covered the outlets.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Six children immunization records were reviewed; one child was not current in their immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026

  2. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “At the time of inspection one child did not have an immunization record on file for review, and two children did not have their most current record available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “At the time of inspection, 5 of the current caregivers did not have all of their required 24 hours of training. Two were missing 14 hours, one was missing 3 hours, and one was missing 2 hours.”

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “At the time of inspection the center director did not have all required training hours on file for review. 21.5 hours could be accounted for and 8.5 hours would still be needed.”

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One child did not have a health statement on file for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025

  5. Apr 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One child did not have the required health statement on file for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024

  7. Aug 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “One of the six children records reviewed was missing an immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Two of the five infant feeding schedules reviewed were not current.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

  8. Jul 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Apr 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.3001(2) - Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms

      “The emergency bag that the operation takes on walking field trips was missing the children's emergency authorization consent forms.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2023

  10. Mar 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Mar 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present

      “During the inspection, in two of the rooms where children were napping, the doors to the rooms were closed and no caregivers were inside the rooms supervising the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “The following was observed during the inspection: In the infant classroom for infants ages 0-11 months old, a video was playing on a television screen. In a multipurpose room, two infants aged 12-17 months, were in the room while a video was playing on a television screen.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023

  2. Mar 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “During the investigation, it was discovered that the operation is using a wagon, which is a similar type of equipment as a stroller, when taking infants aged 12-17 months on walking field trips. The wagon does not have safety straps installed on it.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.3001(2) - Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms

      “The emergency bag that the operation takes on walking field trips was missing emergency authorization consent forms.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023

  3. Sep 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policies were missing a statement regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical play.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A section of the front fencing had a gap at the corner where it meets the other fence line. There was also one slat that was loose causing a space at the bottom of the fence.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022

  4. Mar 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 10, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “This standard was found to be deficient as an infants monthly feeding information was not current.”

      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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Questions about Chestnut Square Academy

Is Chestnut Square Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 22, 2017.

When was Chestnut Square Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chestnut Square Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Chestnut Square Academy care for?

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

Does Chestnut Square Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Chestnut Square Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Chestnut Square Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 369-7512 to ask.

What is Chestnut Square Academy's phone number?

(972) 369-7512.

Where is Chestnut Square Academy?

402 S Chestnut St, McKinney, TX 75069. The nearest other daycare we list is Homework House, 0.3 miles away.

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