Zemikael Academy
Licensed child-care center in Garland, TX 75040 · Texas operation #1797295
Record summary
1 high-risk · 2 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 5 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Aug 27, 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
- 2814 Lavon Dr, Garland, TX 75040
- Phone
- (214) 501-2109
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 141 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jun 6, 2024
- Director
- Tara Hentschel
- 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
Aug 27, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 28, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 25, 2026: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"
Inspector's note: The caregiver used an inappropriate method of discipline by requiring children to hold their arms in the air as a form of behavior management
Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Employees Discipline Own Children
State rule 746.2807 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employees Discipline Own Children"
Inspector's note: The caregiver disciplined her own child while she was responsible for supervising and caring for a group of children at the operation.
Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026.
Jun 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 18, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Mar 6, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 15, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 1 citation. 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: Zemikael Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1797295.
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