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Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy

700 W Avenue H, Midlothian, TX 76065
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2020
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About Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy

Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Midlothian, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 5, 2020, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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

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
150 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:00 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 capacity150 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ellis 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.
Ellis 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 Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
150 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1707904
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 14 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 25 visits
  1. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 21, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “Incident report was not shared with the parent”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

    • 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

      “This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found not to be in compliance. A child was able to elope from the gym two times to the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

  5. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 18, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “Child was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver that pinched them during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

  7. May 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Sep 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  13. Aug 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Dec 10, 2021VisitNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy

Is Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 5, 2020.

When was Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 856-5950 to ask.

What is Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(469) 856-5950.

Where is Laura Jenkins Early Learning Academy?

700 W Avenue H, Midlothian, TX 76065. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA @ JR Irvin, 0.4 miles away.

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