Robin Stewart
Mesquite, TX 75149 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Handprints Academy
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About Handprints Academy
Handprints Academy is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 14, 2010, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Handprints Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for Handprints Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1159306
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 25, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 18 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Food and nutrition 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2025Inspection2 rules 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 was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
- Sep 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
“The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24,”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
- Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
Show 15 earlier visits
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
“The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
- Aug 31, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 21, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023
- Jan 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The use zone located around a tire on the school age playground did not measure 6 feet around the object that is used for the children to play in and stand on.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The surfacing around a tire located on the school age playground did not measure the correct depth per standard. The tire was explained to be used for the children to play in and stand on.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director and one caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation training. Three additional caregivers that transport children did not have the required amount of transportation training per standard.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“There was no emergency authorization forms available in the operations vehicles for 29 children that were being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Handprints Academy
Is Handprints Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 14, 2010.
When was Handprints Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 25, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Handprints Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Handprints Academy care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Handprints Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Handprints Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Handprints Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 285-6683 to ask.
What is Handprints Academy's phone number?
(972) 285-6683.
Where is Handprints Academy?
606 Pioneer Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stones DFW, 0.3 miles away.