Skip to content
Child care center 

Tots Haven Christian Academy

5216 Helmick Ave, Fort Worth, TX 761075.0· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2000

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Tots Haven Christian Academy

Tots Haven Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 16, 2000, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 12 years
ApproachFaith-based
StaffExtensive years of experience and loving care
MoreFounded 2000
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tots Haven Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Tarrant 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.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

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 Tots Haven Christian Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2000
License number
#545071
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 12 visits
  1. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Child care regulation was unable to review children's records at time of insepction due to not haveing access.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Child care regulation was unable to review caregiver records at time of insepction due to not having access.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

      “Caregiver designated in charge did not have access to files at time of insepction.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1013(a)(4) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority

      “Caregiver in charge was unable to operate in compliance without access to medications.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026

  3. Oct 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan available for review at time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025

  4. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      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 background check was observed alone with a group of children at time of inspection. Corrected at inspection when a second caregiver joined the group.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024

  6. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 9, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There is a purple colored section on a toy and wooden fence post outside the loose fill which needs to be removed from the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “Four staff members did not have a notarized employment affadvit on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The operation's Consumer Products Safety Commission Affidavit was expired with date of 7/2/2021. The violation was correted at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation did not document any of the sever weather for lock-down drills for the year 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023

  10. Apr 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “The director did not have current transportation safety training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2022

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Oct 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 4, 2021VisitNo 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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Tots Haven Christian Academy

FAQ

Questions about Tots Haven Christian Academy

Is Tots Haven Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 16, 2000.

When was Tots Haven Christian Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tots Haven Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 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 Tots Haven Christian Academy care for?

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

Does Tots Haven Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tots Haven Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tots Haven Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 731-2760 to ask.

What is Tots Haven Christian Academy's phone number?

(817) 731-2760.

Where is Tots Haven Christian Academy?

5216 Helmick Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107. The nearest other daycare we list is Rivertree Academy, 0.5 miles away.

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