Child care center

Walnut Grove Academy

4451 FM 1387, Midlothian, TX 760654.5· 23 reviews

licensed capacity: 111
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $191
year first permitted: 2025

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About Walnut Grove Academy

Walnut Grove Academy is a licensed child care center in Midlothian, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 5, 2025, for up to 111 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants to pre-K

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today: Closed today
Licensed capacity: 111 children

Hours

Monday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
SundayToday	Not listed

From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to pre-K
Licensed capacity	111 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Walnut Grove Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ellis 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.

Ellis 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$159

Home daycare$146

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 Walnut Grove Academy

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Full Permit
Capacity: 111 children
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued: 2025
License number: #1806305

See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

Health, medication and illness 3
Discipline and child guidance 2
Safe sleep 1
Background checks 1
Records and paperwork 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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Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
- Safe sleepHigh risk
  746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  “Infant was sleep in a restrictive device (rocker) with three caregiver present in the classroom.”
  The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
- Background checksHigh risk
  745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  “Caregiver was present in the classroom with children for at least a year without a background check.”
  The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
- Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk
  746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  “A child did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by a health care professional.”
  The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 27, 2024Visit2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk
  746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  “Changing mat observed in the infant room during the inspection had rips.”
  The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
- Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk
  746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  “Activity plan did not include outdoor play.”
  The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
Nov 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
- Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk
  746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  “Activity plan did not include outdoor play.”
  The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024
- Records and paperworkHigh risk
  746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
  “Complete operational policies were not avaible for review during the inspection. Policies 11, 18, 20, 22, 25, 26, 30, 6, and 8 were not complete or detail.”
  The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
- Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk
  746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  “Changing mat observed in the infant room during the inspection had rips.”
  The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 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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Is Walnut Grove Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 5, 2025.

When was Walnut Grove Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Walnut Grove Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Walnut Grove Academy care for?

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

Does Walnut Grove Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Walnut Grove Academy's hours?

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

How much does Walnut Grove Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 949-5920 to ask.

What is Walnut Grove Academy's phone number?

(214) 949-5920.

Where is Walnut Grove Academy?

4451 FM 1387, Midlothian, TX 76065. The nearest other daycare we list is Elevate After School, 1.3 miles away.

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