Tamiko Rene Simmons
Lavon, TX 75166 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4.9· 8 reviews
Education Station Academy
- licensed capacity
- 160
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About Education Station Academy
Education Station Academy is a licensed child care center in Lavon, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 5, 2009, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants (6 weeks) through Pre-Kindergarten (ages 4 & 5) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Conscious Discipline program |
| Enrichment | Dance class |
| Staff | Teachers with us 7,8,10 years or more: low teacher turnover and high levels of expertise |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Services (CCS) |
| Transportation | Transportation (Before and after school transportation for students attending certain schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Education Station 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Education Station Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 160 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #952386
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 14 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Feb 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Two caregiver's affidavits were not notarized.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
- Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“The caregiver's Abuse/Neglect Training expired 06/30/24.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child in care was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was not current.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
- Jul 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was not current. The previous inspection expired on 6/22/23.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“The staff were not current with their emergency preparedness training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of five records evaluated did not have their immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Three out of five records evaluated did not have a current health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The playgrounds did not have the adequate amount of surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One out of five records evaluated did not have a current health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023
May 18, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver failed to use good judgment when they flipped a child over on a mat and put a blanket over their head to go to sleep. Caregivers put straps around the waists of several two year old children to prevent them from getting up while eating at the table.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023
Mar 31, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One employee did not have a notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“One driver was not current with their transportation training. It expired 2/23.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023
- Dec 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The changing pad in the infant room had a tear.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
“The operational policies did not include their requirements for vaccine preventable diseases for their employees.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational polices did not include the promotion of physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2022
- Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The new alarm that was installed in the van was not working.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
- Jun 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The playground needs more surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was not current.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“All of the classrooms did not have the activity plan posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The operation purchased the incorrect alarm for the vehicles.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Three high chairs did not have straps.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
May 23, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The operation purchased the incorrect alarm for the vehicles.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was not current.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Three high chairs did not have straps.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The playground needs more surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“All of the classrooms did not have the activity plan posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
Mar 15, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“Three employee files were missing copies of photo identification.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2022
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Nap mats were observed not to be labeled in any of the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2022
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“One of the employee who have been employed over a year only had 9 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2022
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“According to documentation the operation has not conducted any drills since January 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2022
746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
“One of the employee files reviewed had certificates that were measured in minutes not clock hours or CEU's.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation has not had a fire inspection since August of 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2022
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Four infants in the infant room were observed without having labels on their bottles.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2022
Feb 22, 2022Visit5 rules cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. The van was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and it was determined that a child was left in a vehicle while in care. A child was left on a van for one hour.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. A child was not being supervised when they were left on a van for one hour.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and it was determined that a child was left on a van while in care. A child was left on a van for one hour.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. A child was not accounted for when leaving the vehicle and was left on the van for one hour.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022
- Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Education Station Academy
Is Education Station Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 5, 2009.
When was Education Station Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Education Station Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Education Station Academy care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Education Station Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Education Station Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Education Station Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 843-2229 to ask.
What is Education Station Academy's phone number?
(972) 843-2229.
Where is Education Station Academy?
712 Main St, Lavon, TX 75166. The nearest other daycare we list is Healthy Minds Early Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.