Little Scholars Academy
14045 Waterfall Way, Dallas, TX
4.1· 14 reviews
Little Scholars Academy
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $180
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Little Scholars Academy
Little Scholars Academy is a licensed child care center in Richardson, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 3, 2018, for up to 136 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Scholars Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $180 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$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for Little Scholars Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1663857
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- 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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- Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The procedures for supporting services to children with special care needs was not in the parent handbook/operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
- Dec 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Scholars Academy
Is Little Scholars Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 3, 2018.
When was Little Scholars Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Scholars Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Scholars Academy care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Scholars Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Scholars Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Scholars Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 231-6998 to ask.
What is Little Scholars Academy's phone number?
(972) 231-6998.
Where is Little Scholars Academy?
1200 W Spring Valley Rd, Richardson, TX 75080. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Scholars Academy, 0.4 miles away.