Debra Jewell Wade
Lufkin, TX 75901 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cornerstone Kids Academy
- licensed capacity
- 102
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $129
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Cornerstone Kids Academy
Cornerstone Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Lufkin, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 24, 2018, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 102 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cornerstone Kids Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Angelina County has a median price of $129 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.
Infant
Center$129
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$121
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$118
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$112
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Cornerstone Kids Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1659614
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- 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.
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- May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“There was a classroom of children ages 20 months to 4 years old and they were watching a television show that was on the lesson plan. There was one child under the age of 2. Television is not permitted for children under the age of two. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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
“This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports the fact that a caregiver did not properly supervise a child resulting in the child being left on the playground alone for 35 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
“Based on the information obtained a caregiver did not use positive discipline when she was directing a child on laying his head down to sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“The television was on in the school age room and it was not related to the activity list on the activity plans. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The Director did not have current transportation training. The Director is going to correct this by getting the transportation training done.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current copy of a fire inspection. The last copy shows the fire inspection expired on 10/26/2023. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
Show 12 earlier visits
- Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
“Caregivers admitted and were seen on video footage doing end of day janitorial duties while supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2023
Aug 29, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There were three trash cans with no lids in the operation that had trash in them that consisted of diapers, drinking cups that had been used and hand washing paper towels. The Director corrected this by getting new trash cans with lids.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“There was a nap mat that was blocking an entrance/exit to the room. The Owner corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the nap mat.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“The playground check list had not been done in five days. The Director is going to correct this by making sure the playground checklist is done everyday.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2023
- Jun 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
“Both caregivers in the infant room did not have the proper documentation stating they received safe sleep training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“During the DFPS investigation inspection, speaking with staff and reviewing video footage three children under the age of 12 months were seen sleeping in cribs with blankets.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2023
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“It was found during the DFPS investigation inspection that two infants were left two sleep in restrictive devices.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“The child that was swaddled did not have the proper documentation-the Sleep Exception Form that allowed the child to be swaddled when sleeping.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
- Feb 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“In the 14-19 mo old room there were 8 children with one caregiver. The ratios are 1 teacher to 5 children for that age group. This was corrected during the inspection by the director having another teacher go into the room.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“There was not a fire extinguisher in the van. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by putting a fire extinguisher in the van.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Cornerstone Kids Academy
Is Cornerstone Kids Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 24, 2018.
When was Cornerstone Kids Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cornerstone Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Cornerstone Kids Academy care for?
102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cornerstone Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cornerstone Kids Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cornerstone Kids Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 634-9494 to ask.
What is Cornerstone Kids Academy's phone number?
(936) 634-9494.
Where is Cornerstone Kids Academy?
2306 W Frank Ave Ste D, Lufkin, TX 75904. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid Kountry Preschool, 0.3 miles away.