Carousel Academy
Licensed child-care center in Sanger, TX 76266 · Texas operation #817631
Record summary
1 high-risk · 2 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection May 21, 2026.
1 of 2 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 401 Acker St, Sanger, TX 76266
- Phone
- (940) 458-0222
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 128 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Oct 10, 2002
- Director
- Elena Dillard
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
May 21, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Drills must be documented.
State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"
Inspector's note: The operation did not document fire drills that have been previously conducted. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 3, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 30, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
State rule 746.3703(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers"
Inspector's note: It was determined that a staff member was allowed to smoke in the parking lot of the operation.
Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified by the state Feb 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 25, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 24, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 6 visits and 3 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Carousel Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #817631.
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