Teresa Knowles
Celina, TX 75009 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First Academy
- licensed capacity
- 107
- open each week
- 4 days
- a week, county median
- $176
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About First Academy
First Academy is a licensed child care center in Celina, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 24, 2026, for up to 107 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 107 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 107 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $176 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 First Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 107 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1837178
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 1 visit
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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- Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Academy
Is First Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 24, 2026.
When was First Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has First Academy had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 1 visit 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 First Academy care for?
107, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are First Academy's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 777-8958 to ask.
What is First Academy's phone number?
(469) 777-8958.
Where is First Academy?
841 N Preston Rd, Celina, TX 75009.