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Zemikael Academy

2814 Lavon Dr, Garland, TX 750404.7· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
141
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2024
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About Zemikael Academy

Zemikael Academy is a licensed child care center in Garland, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 6, 2024, for up to 141 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy through school age
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
141 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “06:30 am – 06:00 pm, Closed on Major Holidays”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy through school age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumFunshine
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity141 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Zemikael 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 Zemikael Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
141 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1797295
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • 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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  1. Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 25, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “The caregiver used an inappropriate method of discipline by requiring children to hold their arms in the air as a form of behavior management”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children

      “The caregiver disciplined her own child while she was responsible for supervising and caring for a group of children at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026

  4. Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      “The operation does not have a list of all the current employees posted on tthe wall.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 21, 2024InspectionNo 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 Zemikael Academy

Is Zemikael Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 6, 2024.

When was Zemikael 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 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Zemikael Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Zemikael Academy care for?

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

Does Zemikael Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Zemikael 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 Zemikael Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 501-2109 to ask.

What is Zemikael Academy's phone number?

(214) 501-2109.

Where is Zemikael Academy?

2814 Lavon Dr, Garland, TX 75040.

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