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Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy

Heartland, TX 75126 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
3 days
a week, county median
$158
year first permitted
2023
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About Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy

Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy is a licensed group home daycare in Heartland, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 10, 2023, for up to 12 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Tuesday to Thursday, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months to 5 years old
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayNot listed
Tuesday4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7am to 6pm Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 5 years old
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care
Class sizeNo more than 12 students
Daily lifeExtended care: Open 6pm to 10pm select Fridays and Saturdays
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 2013
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Kaufman County has a median price of $158 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.
Kaufman County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

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 Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1766136
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “At the time of the inspection, the primary caregiver did not have required content training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2026

  2. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      “The air conditioning system outside in the backyard was not safeguarded and children had access to it.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024

  6. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal

      “Provider had a smaller than required fire extinguisher.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023

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 Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy

Is Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 10, 2023.

When was Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy care for?

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

Does Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy's hours?

Tuesday to Thursday, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (630) 888-8747 to ask.

What is Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy's phone number?

(630) 888-8747.

Where is Nurturing Minds Preparatory Academy?

Heartland, TX 75126. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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