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LionHeart Children's Academy

2660 Belt Line Rd, Garland, TX 750444.5· 50 reviews
licensed capacity
237
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2016

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About LionHeart Children's Academy

LionHeart Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Garland, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 17, 2016, for up to 237 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
237 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity237 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

LionHeart Children's 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.
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 Children's Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
237 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1603238
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 14 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 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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See all 28 visits
  1. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 16, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that the child's parents were not being notified by the operation immediately with regard to a situation that placed a child at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

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

      “This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that Child Care Regulation was not notified by the operation with regard to a situation that placed a child at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025

  10. May 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation does not have the record available to show for having a current health inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025

Show 18 earlier visits
  1. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Mar 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  12. Jan 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jan 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  14. Aug 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Aug 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  16. Feb 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Oct 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Oct 7, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a wax warmer/candle is a hazardous item to the children and this should not have been used in the classroom that has caused an accidental injury to a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2021

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 Children's Academy

Is LionHeart Children's Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 17, 2016.

When was LionHeart Children's Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has LionHeart Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Children's Academy care for?

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

Does LionHeart Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are LionHeart Children's Academy'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 Children's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 838-3626 to ask.

What is LionHeart Children's Academy's phone number?

(214) 838-3626.

Where is LionHeart Children's Academy?

2660 Belt Line Rd, Garland, TX 75044. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC @ International Leadership, 0.3 miles away.

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