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Texarkana, TX 75503 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Lions Academic Center
- licensed capacity
- 46
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $121
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Little Lions Academic Center
Little Lions Academic Center is a licensed child care center in New Boston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 18, 2020, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 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-ageAccepts 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
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 46 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Lions Academic Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bowie County has a median price of $121 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$121
Home daycare$111
Toddler
Center$114
Home daycare$106
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$105
School age
Center$107
Home daycare$101
State record
Inspection reports for Little Lions Academic Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1702154
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 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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- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“This standard was reviewed as part of a DFPS investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered that a caregiver was not using positive discipline and guidance when the caregiver placed a child at the table, then proceeded to point a finger at the child to address them.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“It was observed during the walkthrough that classrooms did not have written activity plans available or posted for review by licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“It was observed during inspection operation had failed to conduct or document a fire drill or check of fire extinguisher, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in the month of November 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“It was observed during the inspection that the loose fill was less than 6 inches under one piece of equipment and there was no loose fill present under another two pieces of equipment that requires loose fill. (Photos taken)”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023
Show 1 earlier visit
May 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“During inspection it was observed that the operation policies was lacking all components of their promotion of physical activity in their policies.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Lions Academic Center
Is Little Lions Academic Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 18, 2020.
When was Little Lions Academic Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Lions Academic Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 7 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 Little Lions Academic Center care for?
46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Lions Academic Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Lions Academic Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Lions Academic Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 628-9419 to ask.
What is Little Lions Academic Center's phone number?
(903) 628-9419.
Where is Little Lions Academic Center?
511 N McCoy Blvd, New Boston, TX 75570. The nearest other daycare we list is New Boston KinderCare, 0.6 miles away.