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The Preschool Academy

201 Main St, Lavon, TX 751664.6· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
114
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2024
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About The Preschool Academy

The Preschool Academy is a licensed child care center in Lavon, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 6, 2024, for up to 114 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, Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedMeals providedSecure entrySTEM / STEAMOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants to pre-kindergarteners
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
114 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to pre-kindergarteners
ProgramsInfant care
ApproachFaith-based, Play-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumLearning Beyond Paper
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyAccess-controlled doors requiring a security fob for entry
Licensed capacity114 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Preschool Academy 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.
Collin 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$162
Home daycare$149

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 Preschool Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
114 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1798852
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Sep 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 5, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the playground area.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026

  6. Oct 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

      “Large bodies of standing water surround the playground area due to excessive rain. The area is not draining properly.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025

  8. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jul 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation did not have the required Gas Inspection Report.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024

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 The Preschool Academy

Is The Preschool Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 6, 2024.

When was The Preschool Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Preschool Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Preschool Academy care for?

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

Does The Preschool Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Preschool Academy'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 Preschool Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 848-5988 to ask.

What is The Preschool Academy's phone number?

(469) 848-5988.

Where is The Preschool Academy?

201 Main St, Lavon, TX 75166. The nearest other daycare we list is Education Station Academy, 0.6 miles away.

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