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Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke

900 Litsey Rd, Roanoke, TX 762623.6· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
119
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2024

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About Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke

Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke is a licensed child care center in Roanoke, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 20, 2024, for up to 119 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 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: toddlers through school age (summer camp)
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
119 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Toddlers through school age (summer camp)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based, Play-based
EnrichmentKids Kitchen, Little Yogi’s, STEM Adventures, Alphabet Adventures, Tiny Picassos
Daily lifeSnacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity119 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke 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.
Denton County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
119 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1784102
See the state's record

Summary

21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 21 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Mar 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 20, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “The operation has several unsigned and unshared incident reports on file, regarding incidents reported by caregivers.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(12)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications

      “The operation has a child in care with a known special need that requires a accomandation plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026

  5. Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “A sample of children records were reviewed during the inspection and 4 of the 10 records need updated immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Caregivers in the infant and three's 1 classroom did not know the number of children present.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Two infants does not have update feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

  7. Jan 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Based on documentation received and information gathered during inspection the operation has not had an fire inspection since March of 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

      “The operation does not have required documentation for unitary surfacing.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

  8. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “1 of 10 children's files are missing a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

      “Hire dates have not been updated in the personnel files to reflect the new license.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024

  10. Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “I observed children not wash hands before being served snack. Before snack was eaten, the director had the children wash hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

  11. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Oct 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups

      “A 2-year-old child was observed to be walking around while drinking from a bottle. Bottle was taken from the child while standing/walking.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

      “It was observed that a caregiver did not wash a child's hands after diaper changing. Caregiver washed hands after diaper change when asked.”

      Corrected during the visit

  13. Aug 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policies were missing a policy about outdoor play and physical activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “The operational policies did not include a policy about children with special care needs.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “1 of 10 children's files was missing the health statement at the time of the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023

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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Questions about Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke

Is Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 20, 2024.

When was Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 -Roanoke care for?

119, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke'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 -Roanoke cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 491-2999 to ask.

What is Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke's phone number?

(817) 491-2999.

Where is Guidance Preparatory Academy -Roanoke?

900 Litsey Rd, Roanoke, TX 76262. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Cox -Northwest, 0.3 miles away.

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