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3153 S Stonebridge Dr, Mckinney, TX
The Academy at Craig Ranch
- licensed capacity
- 300
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About The Academy at Craig Ranch
The Academy at Craig Ranch is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 21, 2018, for up to 300 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 56 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 20 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens 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 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 300 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Brookhaven Church) |
| Curriculum | LBP (Learning Beyond Paper) and Abeka |
| Licensed capacity | 300 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Academy at Craig Ranch 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 The Academy at Craig Ranch
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 300 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1674209
Summary
56 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 20 of 56 visits · 43 rules in all · 43 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Records and paperwork 9
- Discipline and child guidance 7
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 2
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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A child was able to pick up and put in their mouth a nicotine pouch that had been left out on the floor of a childcare area at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver dropped a nicotine pouch in the childcare area and a child later put this nicotine pouch into their mouth.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
Aug 5, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash their hands with soap and running water after changing a child's diaper. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when it was brought to the caregivers attention to wash their hands to prevent the spread of germs when transition to changing other child's diaper or working with a groupn of children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregiver is lacking 22 annual training hours from 5/5/2025 to 5/5/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“Two children that attend public school did not have name and contact number of the public school.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
“A child file did not have acknowledgement from a parent validating that the center's operational policies were received and/or obtained.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The a record of the emergency practices such as fire, weather, lockdown drills, fire extiguisher checks, CO and smoke detector test were not available.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation does not have a current annual sanitation/health inspection. Last inspection is noted April 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“A group of young children did not wash their hands after returning to the classroom after outdoor play but instead the children transition to circle time. The caregivers corrected the deficiency during the inspection when it was brought to their attention to wash the children hands with soap and running water after outdoor play.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“A child's admission information did not list a parent signature for authorization for emergency medical treatment in the event of a parent cannot be reached to arrange for emergency medical care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Two children with diagnosis food allergies did not have a complete F.A.R.E./emergency allergy plan from a health care professional on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A caregiver did not wash an child's hands after a diaper change. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when it was brought to the caregivers attention to washed the child's hands with soap and running water to help prevent the spread of germs.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“A child's file did not a persons name, address, and phone of who to reach when the parent is not available during an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Two caregivers with a pending background check was observed working in a classroom with a group of children. The deficiency was corrected during inspection when the caregivers left the building.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“It was determined that the that a two-year-old left the classroom and the caregivers present were not aware of it.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026
- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“It was determined during the investigation that a child was left unattended and alone on the bus.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“It was determined in the investigation that the operation director did not have transportation training completed that was up to date and not expired.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child due to the child's behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During the investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate competency and self-control with a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
- Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on the interviews with the staff and the parent of the victim, a caregiver did not adequately supervise a young child which resulted in a young child finger being smash in the corner of a restroom door. The young child received an amputation fracture on their right ring finger.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregiver lacks 19 clock hours of annual training from April 18, 2024 to April 14, 2025. A caregiver lacks 21 clock hours of annual training from August 6, 2024 to August 6, 2025. A caregiver is lacks 21 clock hours of annual training from October 14, 2023 to October 14, 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
- Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.701(4) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Communicable Diseases
“A young child/victim did not have a written incident report on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on interviews with the staff and a parent, a young child was not adequately supervised which resulted in a young child taking another young child's bottle during a feeding a proceeded to drink the young child formula.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the interviews with staff, the management did not have a written incident report of a situation the placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025
- May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on interviews with staff and other collaterals, and a video, the operation was not in compliance with the standard evaluated. A young child was left alone in a classroom unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
“An infant bottle was not labeled with the child's first name and the initial of the child's last name. An infant's baby food was not labeled with the infant's first name and the initial of the infant's last name. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver wrote the infants' first names and the initials of the infants' last name on the bottle and the baby food.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the interview with the parent and staff, a caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver bottle feed an infant another infant's bottle of breast milk and formula.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2024Visit4 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on interviews with the parent and management, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the minimum standards for a licensed childcare center. Management reported a situation that placed a child at risk more than two days after the incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“Based on the interview with caregiver, the victim, and the parent, the operation served a child in care food identified on their allergy emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on interviews with staff and the parent, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the minimum standards for licensed childcare centers. A child was left alone unsupervised in an indoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Based on observations and the interview with the parent, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the minimum standard for a licensed childcare center. The operation did not have a complete food allergy plan on file for a child with a diagnosis food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
Oct 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
“The current gas leak inspection was not available.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
“The current gas leak inspection was not available.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 22, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“Based on interviews with parents and staff, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated. Caregivers are not changing young children's diapers promptly which could pose a risk of young children obtaining a diaper rash.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A group of children between 18 to 24 months were egaging in screen time. The caregiver corrected the deficiency during the inspection by terminating screen time and transitioning the children to music time.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver without an active background check on file was in charge of a group of children. The deficiency was corrected during this inspection when the caregiver left the premises.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
May 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash their hands with soap and running water after changing a child's diaper. The caregiver corrected the deficiency during the inspection by washing their hands with soap and running water.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A caregiver did not wash a young child's hands with soap and running water after a diaper change. The caregiver corrected the standard during the inspection by washing the child's hands wiith soap and running water.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
May 15, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on interviews with collaterals and staff, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated. Management did not report to Child Care Regulations an incident that placed children at risk within the required timeframes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the video provided, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated in regard to a standard investigation. The video confirmed a caregiver grabbing and pulling children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on interviews with collaterals, the operation was not in compliance with the standard. Parents were not notified immediately of a situation that placed children. Management notified parents more than three days from date of the occurrence.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the video provided, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated in regard to a standard investigation. The video audio confirmed a caregiver speaking in a stern loud voice. A caregiver confirmed that the primary spoke to children in a loud stern voice could be interpreted as yelling.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
- May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on the interviews with staff, the parent, and the video, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated. A child was left alone in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 27, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This standard was found to be deficient after a child was left unsupervised for approximately 20 minutes due to a caregiver's failure to conduct a required name-to-face check during a class transition. The three-year-old was found by his caregiver and the caregiver acknowledged failing to perform a thorough name-to-face roll call.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
- Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Nov 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had more that one classroom with cleaning liquids being accessible to the children in care. This was correct during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“This standard was found to be deficient during the investigation as the caregivers admitted to not conducting thorough name to face roll call which resulted in a child being left alone and unsupervised in a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2022
- Apr 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“This standard was found to be deficient during the investigation as there is recorded video footage that shows the caregiver forcefully grabbing the child by their ankles.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2022
- Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 29, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Academy at Craig Ranch
Is The Academy at Craig Ranch licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 21, 2018.
When was The Academy at Craig Ranch last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 56 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Academy at Craig Ranch had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 20 of 56 visits in the last 3 years; 43 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 The Academy at Craig Ranch care for?
300, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Academy at Craig Ranch accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Academy at Craig Ranch'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 The Academy at Craig Ranch cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 363-0202 to ask.
What is The Academy at Craig Ranch's phone number?
(972) 363-0202.
Where is The Academy at Craig Ranch?
6101 Stacy Rd, McKinney, TX 75070.