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Windhaven Academy

5900 Communications Pkwy, Plano, TX 750934.6· 157 reviews
licensed capacity
196
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2020

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About Windhaven Academy

Windhaven Academy is a licensed child care center in Plano, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 5, 2020, for up to 196 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entrySTEM / STEAM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 10 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
196 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 10 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentMusic & Spanish classes
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure, controlled access to our facility, Outdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity196 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Windhaven Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin 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.
Collin 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$162
Home daycare$149

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 Windhaven Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
196 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1695925
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 8 of 26 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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 41 visits
  1. Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 11, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A child was unsupervised for 1-2 minutes in a secure area of the building.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026

  6. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “Out of 10 caregiver files reviewed, 4 were missing required affidavit 2985.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026

  9. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 25, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “Through an investigation, it was determined that children are not consistently washing hands after diapering.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

Show 31 earlier visits
  1. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 3, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A child was left unattended for 2 minutes while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025

  6. May 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “Two of the ten caregivers were missing 3 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “One out of 10 children were missing special care needs information as being addressed in their file.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025

  7. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 19, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025

  10. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jun 14, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A child was left unattended while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024

  14. Mar 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “4 children were missing special care needs documentation in their admissions forms.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

  15. Mar 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  16. Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Aug 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Aug 8, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2023

  21. Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Jan 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Jan 24, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023

  24. Dec 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Two infants were missing infant feeding sheets signed by parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2022

  25. Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Aug 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Aug 18, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022

  28. May 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  29. May 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  30. Feb 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  31. Jan 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

      “A total of 3 caregivers stated they will separate the child from group as discipline for more than the allowed time (usually 1-2 minutes more).”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Windhaven Academy

Is Windhaven Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 5, 2020.

When was Windhaven Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Windhaven Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 8 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Windhaven Academy care for?

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

Does Windhaven Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Windhaven Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Windhaven Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 608-2955 to ask.

What is Windhaven Academy's phone number?

(972) 608-2955.

Where is Windhaven Academy?

5900 Communications Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093. The nearest other daycare we list is Palm Grove Montessori 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).