The Academy: Northlake
Licensed child-care center in Argyle, TX 76226 · Texas operation #1838570
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 Oct 26, 2026.
0 of 2 citations were 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
- 7531 Cleveland Gibbs Road, Argyle, TX 76226
- Phone
- (940) 535-8399
- Website
- www.theacademychildcare.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Initial since Aug 4, 2026
- Director
- Clover Riley
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School
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
Oct 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 6, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 31, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 27, 2026: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: A caregiver did not use good judgment when not reporting to management concerns regarding how another caregiver was handling children.
Corrected Sep 22, 2026, verified by the state Oct 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.
State rule 746.2803(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance"
Inspector's note: It was determined that a caregiver did not redirect children appropriately when grabbing, pulling and picking them up.
Corrected Sep 22, 2026, verified by the state Oct 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 16, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
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: The Academy: Northlake on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1838570.
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