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Denton, TX 76201 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wellspring Academy
- licensed capacity
- 333
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Wellspring Academy
Wellspring Academy is a licensed child care center in Denton, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 23, 2022, for up to 333 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 approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts 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
- 333 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Curriculum | Frog Street curriculum |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1962 |
| Licensed capacity | 333 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wellspring Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Denton 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Wellspring Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 333 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1725235
Summary
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 20 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The school age playground has two broken steps and the coating has come off on the platforms/steps. There is a standing piece that moves where the rubber coating is coming off and metal is starting to show through.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
- Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 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
“Staff were unaware that a child exited the playground without authorization. The child was located in the parent's vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 36 earlier visits
Dec 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Two children with a diagnosed food allergy did not have the information notated on their admission form. One child did not have an allergy plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025
- Dec 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver did not have an active background check while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
- Feb 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“3 staff did not have the required notarized affidavits.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2024
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“3 staff at the operation had pending background checks.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023
- Jun 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“During the investigation, it was determined that an incident report was not shared with the parent of a child who was injured at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023
- Apr 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
“During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not keep her hand on a child while diaper changing, leading to an injury.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
- Apr 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 6, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they did not intervene in a timely manner to prevent a child from leaving the premises.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2023
- Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Aug 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The operation did not have written operational policies regarding safe sleep for infants.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operation did not have promotion of physical activity in their written operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
Apr 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver was alone in the 3 year old classroom while have a provisional background status.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022
- Apr 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Wellspring Academy
Is Wellspring Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 23, 2022.
When was Wellspring Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wellspring Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Wellspring Academy care for?
333, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Wellspring Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Wellspring 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 Wellspring Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 591-9900 to ask.
What is Wellspring Academy's phone number?
(940) 591-9900.
Where is Wellspring Academy?
1919 N Elm St, Denton, TX 76201. The nearest other daycare we list is TWU Clubhouse, 0.3 miles away.