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Guidance Preparatory Academy
- licensed capacity
- 301
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Guidance Preparatory Academy
Guidance Preparatory Academy is a licensed child care center in Bartonville, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 22, 2023, for up to 301 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 33 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedOpens 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
- 301 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based, Play-based |
| Enrichment | Kids Kitchen, Little Yogi's, STEM Adventures, Alphabet Adventures, Tiny Picassos |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Licensed capacity | 301 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Guidance Preparatory Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Denton 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$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Guidance Preparatory Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 301 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1788911
Summary
33 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 33 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 13
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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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- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One childs EpiPen is expired.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two staff are missing required training topics and hours for the last full year.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Two infant feeding instructions were not signed by the parents.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
“It was determined that the younger infants have not being going outside.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One childs exemption request on file has expired.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
May 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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
“A caregiver did not follow name to face procedures when transitioning from the outside playground to the classroom. As a result, a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 4 to 5 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
May 28, 2026Visit1 rule cited
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
“A caregiver did not follow name to face procedures when transitioning from the outside playground to the classroom. As a result, a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 4 to 5 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
- Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“An employee did not use good judgment when management was not immediately notified of an incident that occurred.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
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
“Two caregivers did not follow procedures of name to face for all children when transitioning from the classroom to the outside playground. As a result, a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for approximately 11 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
- Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
“Based on information gathered during the investigation and a review of video footage, a caregiver failed to provide comfort to a toddler who was visibly upset during drop-off times.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026
Jan 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
“Based on information gathered during the investigation and a review of video footage, a caregiver failed to provide comfort to a toddler who was visibly upset during drop-off times.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026
Show 23 earlier visits
- Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
“During morning dropout toddler walked out of the Two A classroom due to the door being left open by a parent dropping off.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Oct 30, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“During morning dropout toddler walked out of the Two A classroom due to the door being left open by a parent dropping off.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
- Oct 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that children at the operation have been inappropriately grabbed by caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.3303 - Nutrition and Food Service - Meal and Snack Schedule
“Based on information gathered during the inspection, children in care went more than 3 hours without a meal or snack.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate competency by ensuring the Pre-B schedule was followed and children in care were fed before being instructed to lie down for naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that caregivers have been using their personal devices while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
- Oct 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Visit4 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver has inappropriately grabbed children in the toddler classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
“Based on video footage reviewed and information gathered from interviews, a caregiver positioned a toddler in front of a chair when they were not listening. The caregiver then sat down in the chair with their legs enclosing the child beneath them.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, a toddler caregiver has been observed yelling in the children's faces.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that a toddler caregiver hit a child's hand while in care, and has hit children's hands in the past.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
- Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver inappropriately handled a child while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2025Complaint investigation9 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in 1B, 2A, and 3B have been observed yelling in the children’s faces and using aggressive language. It is determined that the caregiver in 3B has used other children to taunt and humiliate children who wet themselves, misbehave, etc.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.501(a)(3) - Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
“Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that the operation has allowed children with a fever to remain in care. When children are sent home with a fever, they are not required to remain out of care until 24 hours symptom-free.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that approximately since May of 2024, the director and assistant director have been knowledgeable of multiple ongoing concerns of minimum standards violations at the operation that places children at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“Based on information gathered, it is determined that an infant/toddler caregiver has frequently not promptly changed children’s diapers resulting in diaper rashes and dried poop being found on them by other caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation’s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, the operation has two subjects with active background checks who have not been employed there for over 7 days.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation’s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Guidance Preparatory Academy
Is Guidance Preparatory Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 22, 2023.
When was Guidance Preparatory Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 33 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Guidance Preparatory Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 13 of 33 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Guidance Preparatory Academy care for?
301, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Guidance Preparatory Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Guidance Preparatory Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Guidance Preparatory Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 455-7123 to ask.
What is Guidance Preparatory Academy's phone number?
(940) 455-7123.
Where is Guidance Preparatory Academy?
64 McMakin Rd, Bartonville, TX 76226.