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The Academy in Willow Park
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About The Academy in Willow Park
The Academy in Willow Park is a licensed child care center in Willow Park, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 23, 2015, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 8 Weeks - 6 Years |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Kidz Party Bus mobile gymnasium |
| Staff | Certified Montessori Guides |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Academy in Willow Park has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Parker County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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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
State record
Inspection reports for The Academy in Willow Park
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1550806
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 19 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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
Jul 3, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
“Operation failed to notify CCR after a governing body member was arrested.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 9, 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
“Child was left outside during the transition into the building.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
- Feb 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Sep 26, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
“Child was denied food as a form of punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Operation allows a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Caregiver was a floater and was present with children throughout the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023
Nov 30, 2023Visit2 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
“Caregivers did not have visual or auditorial awareness of a child, when child was sent out of the operation surrounded by non-staff members and parent had not arrived.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance of the minimum standards by not creating safeguards for children during dismissal/parent pickup, after having a similar deficiency.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023
- Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards, by having dismissal measures in place that were accordance to the minimum standards, as well as failing to report a child was left unsupervised outside with non-staff members.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023
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
“Caregiver did not have visual or auditorial awareness of a child, when child was sent out to non-staff members that were mistaken for parents of the child.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023
746.4101 - Release of Children
“Child was not released to a parent or a person designated by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Operation failed to notify CCR of a non-routine situation that placed a child at risk for harm.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance with the minimum standards by failing to report a child was left unsupervised outside with non-staff members after being notified by the parent of their concerns.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023
- Feb 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 27, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Director failed to operate in compliance of the minimum standards, by allowing caregivers to have outside time in the front of the operation's parking lot.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“Operation did not have a fenced in outdoor activity space in front of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“Infant room had 11 infants and 2 caregiver in the classroom. The specified age of the children in the group was 0-11 months, which only allows a maximum of 10 children, two or more caregivers may supervise.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2022
Oct 27, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Director failed to operate in compliance of the minimum standards, by allowing caregivers to have outside time in the front of the operation's parking lot.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“Operation did not have a fenced in outdoor activity space in front of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“Infant room had 11 infants and 2 caregiver in the classroom. The specified age of the children in the group was 0-11 months, which only allows a maximum of 10 children, two or more caregivers may supervise.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2022
- Sep 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Operation allowed child to be present at the operation without a completed food allergy emergency plan signed by the heath care professional and parent.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
- Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Operation allowed a 10 year old child to be present around infants in the 12 -18 month old classroom. 10 year old was more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the room.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2022
May 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant (3m) under the age of 12 months was observed with a burp cloth in the crib placed over the child's neck.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards in the infant room on multiple occasions.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
May 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“Caregiver with a provisional eligibility which restricts them from being alone with children, was in violation when they were left alone in a room with 4 infants.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2022
May 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“Infant classroom with a specified age 12- 18 group was out of group size. It was observed 14 children with 2 caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2022
- Apr 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Apr 26, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Operation allows a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Caregiver was present with children ages 3-5.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“Operation has tunnel play structure elevated above ground that required loose-fill.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
“4 infants were observed sleeping with blankets covering their heads.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“The infant classroom exceeded group size. The classroom had 12 infants with 2 caregivers. Of the 12 infants, 8 were 11 months or younger. The specified age of the children in the group was 0-11 which has a maximum group size of 10 infants to 2 caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards in the infant room on multiple occasions.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“5 infants under the age of 12 months were observed with blankets in the crib.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
“A caregiver was observed with no access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance with the minimum standards, as demonstrated by 9 high deficiencies and 7 medium high deficiencies within last 24 months which included several infant safe sleep deficiency.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
- Mar 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2021Visit5 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation did not notify the parent immediately upon an infant falling off a diaper changing table approximately three to four feet to the ground and onto a hard surface.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
“A caregiver did not use safety straps located on the diaper changing table, bent over, and removed her hand from the infant while on the changing table. The infant fell off the table and fell approximately 3 feet to the ground.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2022
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“Permit holder failed to comply with law and minimum standards by not having a procedure in place to allow the director to have access to records when the governing body designee is not present at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
“Operation failed to provide access to children's record during an investigation conducted by DFPS investigator.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During a DFPS investigation a caregiver was found Reason to Believe for neglect of a child.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022
- Oct 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Academy in Willow Park
Is The Academy in Willow Park licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 23, 2015.
When was The Academy in Willow Park 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 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Academy in Willow Park had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 in Willow Park care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Academy in Willow Park accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Academy in Willow Park's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Academy in Willow Park cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 441-1355 to ask.
What is The Academy in Willow Park's phone number?
(817) 441-1355.
Where is The Academy in Willow Park?
201 Canyon Ct, Willow Park, TX 76087. The nearest other daycare we list is The PlaySpace WP, 0.2 miles away.