Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney
7900 Stacy Rd, Mckinney, TX
4.2· 111 reviews
Foundation Academy
- licensed capacity
- 139
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Foundation Academy
Foundation Academy is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 20, 2026, for up to 139 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
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.
InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolMeals provided
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 139 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf |
| Enrichment | Cooking class, music and movement, art class, and gardening |
| Staff | All teachers are either Montessori trained or have a degree |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Licensed capacity | 139 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Foundation 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 Foundation Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 139 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1833627
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 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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- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Foundation Academy
Is Foundation Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 20, 2026.
When was Foundation Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Foundation 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 Foundation Academy care for?
139, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Foundation Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Foundation 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 Foundation Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 562-5200 to ask.
What is Foundation Academy's phone number?
(972) 562-5200.
Where is Foundation Academy?
4901 Arroyo Trl, McKinney, TX 75070. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney, 0.4 miles away.