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Firewheel Christian Academy

5500 Lavon Dr, Garland, TX 75040
licensed capacity
141
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2008
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About Firewheel Christian Academy

Firewheel Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Garland, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 22, 2008, for up to 141 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care and part-time care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 12 mos through 8th grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
141 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 12 mos through 8th grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care and part-time care
ApproachFaith-based
MoreFounded 1981
Licensed capacity141 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Firewheel Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Firewheel Christian Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
141 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2008
License number
#872013
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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. Aug 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “Three of the four children's records didn't have a health statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026

  2. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 4, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “The investigation determined that the operation failed to adequately supervise a child. The child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately three minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “The investigation also determined that the operation failed to provide the child's parent with a copy of the incident report following the incident, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026

  7. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 21, 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 Firewheel Christian Academy

Is Firewheel Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 22, 2008.

When was Firewheel Christian Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Firewheel Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Firewheel Christian Academy care for?

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

Does Firewheel Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Firewheel Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Firewheel Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 495-0851 to ask.

What is Firewheel Christian Academy's phone number?

(972) 495-0851.

Where is Firewheel Christian Academy?

5500 Lavon Dr, Garland, TX 75040.

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