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Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd

8001 Mustang Dr, Irving, TX 750634.8· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
173
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2022

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About Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd

Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd is a licensed child care center in Irving, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 15, 2022, for up to 173 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, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks – 12 Years
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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
173 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks – 12 Years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (MacArthur Blvd Baptist Church)
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (parent connect app)
Licensed capacity173 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
173 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1742474
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 17 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation did not have current documentation for fire drills.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

  2. Apr 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026

  3. Apr 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026

  4. Apr 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

      “The change in directors was not reported to licensing in writing within five days after the change was made.”

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026

  5. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 26, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “The operation had a disinfectant bottle that was in reach of children and a child had the bottle in their mouth.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026

  8. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 1, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “The caregiver did not show good judgement when giving a child peanut butter dog treats during snack time and the operation does not serve peanut butter.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

  10. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 25 earlier visits
  1. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 5, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not report a situation that placed a child at risk within the required 48 hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she failed to check a labeled bottle before feeding it to the wrong child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver that did not have current first aid was left alone with children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026

  3. Oct 30, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “7 out of 10 employee files reviewed still did not have a current TB test.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025

  4. Oct 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “7 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a current TB test.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025

  5. Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 19, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “3 out of 10 employees files reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.1105(2) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam

      “2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have tuberculosis screening.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required number of training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “5 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required annual training topics.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures

      “The emergency prepardness plan was not complete.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have current CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have current first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

  7. Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 5, 2023Visit3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver became frustrated in the classroom and did not maintain self control.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023

    • 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 in part of a report and found to be deficient. A child wondered off alone and away from adult supervision for a short period.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver lifted a child inappropriately.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023

  11. Jun 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jun 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  13. May 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Mar 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  16. Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Jan 13, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient when a caregiver fell asleep while caring for children.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023

  19. Dec 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Sep 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Sep 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  24. Aug 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  25. May 17, 2022InspectionNo 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 Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd

Is Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 15, 2022.

When was Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 10 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 McArthur Blvd care for?

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

Does Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd'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 McArthur Blvd cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 999-1918 to ask.

What is Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd's phone number?

(972) 999-1918.

Where is Lionheart Childrens Academy at McArthur Blvd?

8001 Mustang Dr, Irving, TX 75063. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA @ Freeman Carrollton-FB, 0.4 miles away.

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