Ameen Academy
1227 West McDermott Drive, Allen, TX
Little Lanterns Academy
- licensed capacity
- 190
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Little Lanterns Academy
Little Lanterns Academy is a licensed child care center in Allen, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 19, 2026, for up to 190 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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
- 190 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 190 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Lanterns Academy 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 Little Lanterns Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 190 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1829039
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 5 visits
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 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Lanterns Academy
Is Little Lanterns Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 19, 2026.
When was Little Lanterns 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 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Lanterns Academy had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 5 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Little Lanterns Academy care for?
190, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Lanterns Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Lanterns 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 Little Lanterns Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 930-9798 to ask.
What is Little Lanterns Academy's phone number?
(214) 930-9798.
Where is Little Lanterns Academy?
1020 N Watters Rd, Allen, TX 75013. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School of Allen (West), 0.6 miles away.