Monica Leija
Wichita Falls, TX 76308 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
University Academy
- licensed capacity
- 173
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $130
- year first permitted
- 2008
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About
About University Academy
University Academy is a licensed child care center in Wichita Falls, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 17, 2008, for up to 173 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 30 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 173 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Mother Goose Time |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 173 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
University Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wichita County has a median price of $130 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$130
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$122
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$112
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for University Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 173 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2008
- License number
- #880190
Summary
30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 30 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 29, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the course of an investigation, it was observed on video that a caregiver did not wash a child's hands after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used the prohibited form of punishment (grabbing/pulling) with two children in care during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“During the course of an investigation, it was observed on video that a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
- Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 27, 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
“During the course of the investigation, it was found that a caregiver left a child unsupervised outside while transitioning back inside the building.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
- May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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May 20, 2026Visit2 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
“It was found that when transitioning into the classroom from being outside, a caregiver did not notice that a child remained in the outdoor play area, and the child was left unsupervised for approximately 8-10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“It was found that a caregiver did not take children to wash their hands after coming inside from outdoor activities.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During this investigation inspection there was a container catching a water leak under a sink in the kitchen that was found to be kept in an unsanitary manner. There were also oriental cockroaches found throughout the area. In addition, a container for refuse water under a portable sink was found to have mold inside of it.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
- Apr 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver failed to sanitize a diaper changing area after diapering a child.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver failed to wash their hands after diapering a child.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
Nov 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During an unannounced inspection, it was found that a child younger than 2yo was allowed to have screen time activities.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
Oct 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During this investigation, I found a playground area to be noncompliant with safety hazards present.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026
- Sep 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“During a record audit, it was discovered that a new hire did not have all 24 hours of pre-service training completed within the first 90 days of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
- Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Upon reviewing records, it was found that the last completed fire inspection was on 10/25/2022 and has been expired for almost 4 months.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“Upon reviewing personnel training records, it was found that one caregiver's CPR expired in January of 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
- Jun 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
“While reviewing the two infant class schedules, it was found that the infants were not being offered daily outdoor time as required by minimum standards.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“When reviewing required postings, it was found that the product certification form was not signed and renewed annually.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023
- Dec 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“A child's record was missing a health statement from a medical professional.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022
- Jun 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- May 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 27, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A caregiver was observed on video footage to have aggressively carried a 1yo child by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2022
May 26, 2022Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, it was found that two caregivers were being unnecessarily harsh and cruel in their treatment of children. Caregivers were observed to forcefully grab and pull children's arms, grabbing children by their clothing in order to force them to sit down, grabbing a child by their shoulder causing them to fall down, and were also observed to have dragged a child across the daycare room floor.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, two caregivers were found to have physically abused children in care and one of which was found to have additionally neglected to protect the children by failure to report that children were being abused.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2022
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
“Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, it was found that two caregivers were being unnecessarily harsh and cruel in their treatment of children during nap time. Caregivers were observed to pick children up and slam them onto nap mats, pulling children by the arms to force them to lay down straight, kick a child on their legs and back to recenter their bodies on the nap mat, dragging children to the nap mat, and shoving children face down into the nap mat.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2022
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, a caregiver was found to have neglected to protect children being physically abused by a fellow caregiver by failing to report the abuse as mandated.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2022
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, it was found that the director failed to appropriately supervise caregivers to ensure that children were not abused/neglected.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2022
- Apr 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“Four caregivers in four different classrooms were observed not to have washed a child's hands following diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
“A caregiver in the infant room was observed to not wash their hands following a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2022
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“Three caregivers in three different classrooms were observed not to have washed a child's hands following diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2022
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“A caregiver in the infant room was found to have had their personal cell phone out with the text messaging screen on indicating that it was being used for personal use while also playing with an infant in the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2022
- Mar 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Dec 29, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“A child was placed in a high chair/restrictive device as a form of discipline because the child would bite other children and would also climb on furniture.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about University Academy
Is University Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 17, 2008.
When was University Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.
Has University Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 9 of 30 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 University Academy care for?
173, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does University Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are University Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does University Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 691-5024 to ask.
What is University Academy's phone number?
(940) 691-5024.
Where is University Academy?
3607 University Ave, Wichita Falls, TX 76308. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Depot 2, 1.1 miles away.