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Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy

1315 Calloway St, Marshall, TX 756704.5· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
147
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2018

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About

About Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy

Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Marshall, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 28, 2018, for up to 147 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 30 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
147 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity147 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harrison County has a median price of $124 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.
Harrison County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
147 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1674010
See the state's record

Summary

30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 30 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 48 visits
  1. Aug 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “During the investigation it was determined a child received a bite mark and the parent was not notified in a timely manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

  7. May 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 17, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      “During review an individual who was let go on the 16th still had an active background check for the daycare.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. It was determined that a staff member did not report to the parent an injury within the required time frame.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025

Show 38 earlier visits
  1. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During the investigation a classroom was observed out of ratio due to a group of two classes being combined with three teachers. One teacher took a group and went to her class to come into compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Apr 8, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During the investigation a classroom was observed out of ratio due to a group of two classes being combined with three teachers. One teacher took a group and went to her class to come into compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field Trips

      “The operational policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: Field Trip Procedures Transportation Procedures Active Play - more details needed Link to Miniimum Standards and HHS website”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024

  8. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3905(a) - Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles

      “During the inspection it was found that a group of children were allowed to pet chickens while in care at the operation. The permit holder and staff were made aware of the standard and stated that they would not have any type of chicken, duck, or reptile on the property.”

      Corrected during the visit

  11. Jun 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3905(a) - Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles

      “During the inspection it was found that a group of children were allowed to pet chickens while in care at the operation. The permit holder and staff were made aware of the standard and stated that they would not have any type of chicken, duck, or reptile on the property.”

      Corrected during the visit

  12. May 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

      “A new caregiver was not provided the appropriate information for a child's food allergy which led to the child ingesting the food and needing life saving medical treatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024

  13. May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Apr 30, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “During the investigation it was found that a parent was not notified by staff that their child was injured while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

  15. Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Apr 22, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “During the investigation it was determined that caregivers did not use good judgement when they did not ask for help from the director or other staff members when children were locked in the restroom which caused the children to be locked in a dark restroom for more than 30 minutes before the doorknob was removed and the children were let out of the restroom by staff that found the caregivers trying to unlock the door.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

  17. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Apr 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  19. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Oct 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  23. Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Aug 29, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 the investigation it was determined that a child was left on the playground for about 20 minutes alone, before being found and returned to the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023

  25. Aug 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  26. May 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  27. May 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  28. May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Apr 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  30. Apr 17, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “During the investigation sufficient evidence was found that a child was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

  31. Apr 4, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “During inspection 7 children's records were reviewed and 5 records were not complete and need updated.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “During inspection both infant rooms have changing mats that need to be replaced.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “During inspection eight employee training records were reviewed for Health and Safety Trainings and the following trainings were not available: JG and LR need SIDS Shaken Baby and Early Brain Dev All 8 need Haz Mat LR needs CPR/1st aid JG, LR, JN, and BC need Fool Allergy training All except AB need Medication Training All except PG need Emergency Preparedness JG and LR need transportation training”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

  32. Feb 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  33. Feb 16, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “During the course of the investigation it was learned a caregiver did not properly wash the child’s hand.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2023

  34. Dec 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  35. Dec 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  36. Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  37. Sep 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  38. Jun 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit

      “Ten staff records were reviewed and 5 staff do not have a notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022

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 Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy

Is Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 28, 2018.

When was Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 10 of 30 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 Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy care for?

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

Does Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 930-0416 to ask.

What is Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy's phone number?

(903) 930-0416.

Where is Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy?

1315 Calloway St, Marshall, TX 75670. The nearest other daycare we list is Gateway Academy, 0.7 miles away.

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