Read Institute of Texas
6509 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX
GEM Academy
- licensed capacity
- 170
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $170
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About GEM Academy
GEM Academy is a licensed child care center in Plano, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 25, 2023, for up to 170 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 170 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: For All Ages (5-95 Yrs) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and summer camp |
| Assistance it accepts | Workforce Solution CCMS / CCA |
| Accreditation | Cognia (AdvancED) accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 170 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
GEM Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $170 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 GEM Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 170 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1746966
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- 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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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
744.2002(3) - Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play
“The operation has been operating as early as 8:46am and as late as 4:02pm according to sign in documentation when their summer hours are from 10am until 2:59pm.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
744.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The permit holder is operating in compliance with the Minimum Standard Rules. The operation has repeated deficiencies for operating more than 5 hours a day and requires records.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
744.613(c) - Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
“There were 11 children in care and the operation only had 5 children's records available for review and stated that they are waiting on immunizations from 6 children and did not have records avalaible for them.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
Jul 7, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
744.1011 - Director Present During Operating Hours
“The Director was not present and does not clock in and out so their hours at the operation could not be verified.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
744.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
“There were no records for 14 children in care at the operation with 23 chidlren enrolled.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
744.2002(3) - Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play
“The operation is offering summer care from 9am-3pm and the operations plan for summer use is between 10am-2:59am.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
744.3251(b) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Height = Depth of Loose Fill
“The operation was using an 8ft rock climbing wall in a classroom without surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
744.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
“Three of the six staff employed at the operation only had online CPR certificates that did not involve the hands on use of a manikin.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
Jul 1, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
744.301(6) - Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
“The operation has been operating form 10am-6pm, there were 6 children in care when the walkthrough was conducted and according to documentation they had been there since 9am.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
744.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
“There was no access to children's records during the operation and the site director did not have access to the computer.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
744.2909 - Other Programs Must Not Use Licensed Indoor Space
“The operation has been renting out the gym and other areas of the operation to other organizations without notifying licensing or developing a planned for the shared space.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
744.2002(3) - Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play
“The operation is offering summer care from 9am-3pm and does not have an outdoor area.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There was a caregiver with a provisional background left in the classroom alone with children.”
Corrected during the visit
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
“The operation does not have fire drill documentation available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025
- Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
Jan 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was present without a background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the background check results came back.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Two out ten staff files were not available for review during the visit.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One staff was present while child in care with no background check submitted.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“No files were available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
744.501(22) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The parent handbook/operational policies were missing several items to include the emergency preparness section.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
744.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The fire inspection approval was not available during the visit.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about GEM Academy
Is GEM Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 25, 2023.
When was GEM Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has GEM Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 GEM Academy care for?
170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does GEM Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are GEM Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does GEM Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 609-2190 to ask.
What is GEM Academy's phone number?
(469) 609-2190.
Where is GEM Academy?
6300 Independence Pkwy Ste A, Plano, TX 75023. The nearest other daycare we list is Ark Adventure Preschool, 0.2 miles away.