Lorrie Leach
Van Alstyne, TX 75495 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA
- licensed capacity
- 171
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA
Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA is a licensed child care center in Van Alstyne, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 14, 2025, for up to 171 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 approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 171 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 171 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin 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$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 171 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1792372
Summary
28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 28 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Transportation 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 29, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“A infant in care was provided with breastmilk intended for another infant.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
- May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Three children did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Three caregivers did not have a complete Pre-Affidavit form on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“A school-age child admission information did not list the name of the public school that the child attends.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
- Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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- Oct 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2803(4)(B) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
“Based on interviews with caregivers, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated. A caregiver did not redirect by using aggressive voice tones and words out of frustration.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on interviews with caregivers, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated. A caregiver handled a child inappropriately.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
- Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on interviews with staff and parents, the director did not put procedures or a plan in place to ensure the center is operating in compliance with the Minimum Standards of a Licensed Child Care Center.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Based on the interviews with a parent, staff, and documents, the operation was found not compliant with the standard evaluated. A written incident report was not shared with a parent of 3 separate incidents that occurred at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Based on the interview with the parent and documentation provided, the operation was not found to be in compliance with the standard evaluated. A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an emergency food allergy plan signed by a doctor of file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“Based on interviews with a parent and staff, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated. Staff did not notify a parent of less serious injury that occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
746.2803(4)(B) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
“Based on interviews with parents and staff, the operation was found not be in compliance with the standard evaluated. A caregiver did not use positive words to redirect children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
Jul 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“A child did not have a shot record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Two children did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregiver that assisted with a child's injury did not have in person pediatric CPR training. The caregiver completed CPR training self-instructional.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 31, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the video provided and a parent witness, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated in regard to a standard investigation. The video showed and a parent witnessed a caregiver speaking in a stern loud tone.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“Based on a video, a caregiver did not use positive methods to redirect a young child's behavior but instead the caregiver grabbed and a pulled a young child to cease the young child's behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the video provided, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated in regard to a standard investigation. A video and a parent witness confirmed a caregiver grabbing and pulling a young child.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
- May 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“Three children that were transported on the day of the inspection did not have parent contact information maintained in the bus binder that is taken by the driver when children are transported to and from public school.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Three children that were transported on the day of the inspection did not have emergency authorization forms maintained in the transportation binder that is taken by the driver when children are transported to and from public school.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Two classrooms were observed with cleaning and sanitizing solutions accessible to children. The director corrected the deficiency during the inspection by place the solutions in a upper cabinet inaccessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
- Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA
Is Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 14, 2025.
When was Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 8 of 28 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA care for?
171, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA'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 Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (430) 205-1042 to ask.
What is Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA's phone number?
(430) 205-1042.
Where is Lionheart Childrens Academy at FBCVA?
565 Collin McKinney Pkwy, Van Alstyne, TX 75495.