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The Gardner Preparatory School II
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About The Gardner Preparatory School II
The Gardner Preparatory School II is a licensed child care center in Lancaster, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 10, 2014, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
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
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 0 to 2nd grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Gardner Four Seasons |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCMS/CCA |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from select schools and homes) |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Gardner Preparatory School II has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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 The Gardner Preparatory School II
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1533149
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 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 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
“The opertation did not have sanitation form for CCR at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Operation did not have annual fire inspection documentation for CCR upon request. Operations claims to have had a fire inspection conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026
Jun 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Operation did not have annual fire inspection documentation for CCR upon request. Operations claims to have had a fire inspection conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“CCR observed the infant room with five infants, and one caregiver. 3M, 4M, 5M, 5M, 10M (ages).”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
“The opertation did not have sanitation form for CCR at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
- Sep 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
“There was not sufficient walking space between each childs cot during naptime in the two and three year old classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2024
Show 26 earlier visits
- Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 7, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“There is not an employee list posted with required postings.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A sink that is accesible to and used by children is not properly draining.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The annual fire inspection has not been conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“There is not six inches of loose fill on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“A buildings and grounds checklist was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The van used for transporting children does not have an emergency safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023
- Jun 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“The caregiver in the older infant room did not have information that showed a child's age.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“There was not sufficient walking space between each childs cot during naptime in the three year old classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
Apr 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the investigation a caregiver admitted to their classrooms being out of ratio at times. Also, the two-year-old classroom was observed to be out of ratio multiple times.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
- Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 22, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1501(b) - Caregiver Responsible for Each Child
“One caregiver was observed caring for 20 children ages three and four years old. The specified age group for the children is three. The classroom is out of ratio by 5. Also, one caregiver was observed caring for 13 two year old children. The classroom is out of ratio by 2.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2023
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
“There was not sufficient walking space between each childs cot during naptime in the two and three year old classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2023
- Feb 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The older infant and two year old classroom were observed out of ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director has not ensured that previous citations were corrected from the last inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022
Aug 26, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Three classrooms were observed out of ratio. The younger infant room SAG is 1 to 4 and was observed with five children. The older infant room SAG is 1 to 5 and was observed with 9 children. One caregiver was responsible for two groups of children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was observed with a bottle in the crib in the older infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“A fan was being used in the two year old room which was accessible to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“The older infant room and the two year old room had cleaning materials that was accessible to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“The older infant room was observed watching TV. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“A Caregiver was observed yelling at a child.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
Aug 11, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Bottles were not labeled in the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Two infant classrooms were observed out of ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant was observed sleep in a crib with a pacifier strap.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A bottle of bleacher was under the sink accessible to children in the infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
Aug 10, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Infant feeding instructions were not available for review or posted.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant was observed not strapped in a bouncer.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
- Jun 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 24, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Caregiver observed by DFPS in direct contact with children without a completed background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2022
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
“Caregiver observed by DFPS in direct contact with children without a completed background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregvier was observed in the room with children while their background check was still pending. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There were 10 children 17-22 months observed with 1 caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A caregiver was observed leaving a room and waalking down the hallway. The gate was left open and a child followed the caregiver into the hall.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Caregiver with the 17-22 month old children had propped her phone on the table to play a video/music while the children sat at the table.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Last fire inspection was in April 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“6/8 staff records reviewed were missing training for the following topics: Responding to allergic reactions, Emergency preparedness, handling hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Gardner Preparatory School II
Is The Gardner Preparatory School II licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 10, 2014.
When was The Gardner Preparatory School II last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Gardner Preparatory School II had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 10 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 Gardner Preparatory School II care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Gardner Preparatory School II accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Gardner Preparatory School II's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Gardner Preparatory School II cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 741-4485 to ask.
What is The Gardner Preparatory School II's phone number?
(972) 741-4485.
Where is The Gardner Preparatory School II?
100 N Houston School Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146. The nearest other daycare we list is Innovation Station Learning Academy, 1.3 miles away.