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Willow Oaks Kids Academy

2885 Belt Line Rd, Garland, TX 750444.6· 38 reviews
licensed capacity
169
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2023
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About Willow Oaks Kids Academy

Willow Oaks Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Garland, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 17, 2023, for up to 169 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:15 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
169 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:15 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumFrog Street Curriculum
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsLocal and state tuition assistance programs
Languagesbilingual staff
Licensed capacity169 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Willow Oaks Kids Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Willow Oaks Kids Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
169 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1772608
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 24 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Transportation 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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See all 28 visits
  1. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “The operation allowed a person to have contact with the children during the hours of operation when the operation has not received the eligibilty notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025

Show 18 earlier visits
  1. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 11, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

      “This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a driver who transported the children did not conduct a visual check to ensure all of the children have exited the vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025

  6. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jan 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  12. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Nov 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Nov 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  15. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Aug 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “The most recent Child Care Regulation inspection report, dated 7-24-2023 was not being posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

  17. Jul 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  18. May 16, 2023InspectionNo 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.

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FAQ

Questions about Willow Oaks Kids Academy

Is Willow Oaks Kids Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 17, 2023.

When was Willow Oaks Kids 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 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Willow Oaks Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Willow Oaks Kids Academy care for?

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

Does Willow Oaks Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Willow Oaks Kids Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Willow Oaks Kids Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 501-3149 to ask.

What is Willow Oaks Kids Academy's phone number?

(214) 501-3149.

Where is Willow Oaks Kids Academy?

2885 Belt Line Rd, Garland, TX 75044.

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