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The Academy

5620 FM 1488 Rd, Magnolia, TX 773544.7· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
175
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2016

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About

About The Academy

The Academy is a licensed child care center in Magnolia, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 4, 2016, for up to 175 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
175 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6a.m. - 6:30pm. Monday - Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumTEA approved Circle Curriculum
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity175 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery County has a median price of $185 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.
Montgomery County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 The Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
175 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1631887
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 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. May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Per video staff did not use good judgement in tossing a child, losing their grip resulting in the infant being dropped. The infant received a black eye and carpet burn to their eye.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

  3. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “Two water hoses were within reach of children located on the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the hoses were removed.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Sep 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Nov 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “One food allergy plan has not been signed by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023

  2. Apr 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

      “Several staff admitted during interviews they vape or smoke on the premises but not in the daycare.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2023

  4. Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The were 17 children in the three year old class when the proper ratio is no more than 15. The director corrected immediately by putting two children in the older classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “A caregiver was heard yelling at children to get out of the restroom and sit down.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023

  7. Jan 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “One out of 10 children's records was missing the emergency contact's address. This was corrected during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Nov 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about The Academy

Is The Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 4, 2016.

When was The Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 10 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 The Academy care for?

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

Does The Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 321-8458 to ask.

What is The Academy's phone number?

(936) 321-8458.

Where is The Academy?

5620 FM 1488 Rd, Magnolia, TX 77354. The nearest other daycare we list is The Kids Club, under 0.1 miles away.

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