Innovation Station Learning Academy
875 W PLEASANT RUN RD, Lancaster, TX 75146 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 72
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shana Hawthorne
- Phone
- (972) 227-7877
- Regulated since
- Feb 17, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1385695 · number 1726407
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. Video evidence collected during the investigation supports that prohibited punishment more than likely occurred, with a preponderance of evidence greater than 50%. A caregiver was observed demonstrating actions while conducting learning activities, and a child was observed demonstrating actions taken by the caregiver that were intended to promote corrective guidance and understanding of the learning activity.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. Video evidence collected during the investigation supports that prohibited punishment more than likely occurred, with a preponderance of evidence greater than 50%. A caregiver was observed demonstrating actions while conducting learning activities, and a child was observed demonstrating actions taken by the caregiver that were intended to promote corrective guidance and understanding of the learning activity.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 8, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that 1 caregiver with 11 children ages 15-24 months. The SAG was 18-23 months. The most one caregiver could have with this age range is 9.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Other
During a DFPS investigation it was determined, a parent was not notified of scratches on their child's neck at pick up. The parent had to call the director to find out what occurred.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 8, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that 1 caregiver with 11 children ages 15-24 months. The SAG was 18-23 months. The most one caregiver could have with this age range is 9.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Other
During a DFPS investigation it was determined, a parent was not notified of scratches on their child's neck at pick up. The parent had to call the director to find out what occurred.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver observed caring for 6 infants ages 3-15 months. The specified age group for the room was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 2. During the inspection, an additional caregiver was placed in the room. There was one caregiver observed caring for 27 children age 2 during nap time. The room was out of ratio by 5.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-18. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver observed caring for 6 infants ages 3-15 months. The specified age group for the room was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 2. During the inspection, an additional caregiver was placed in the room. There was one caregiver observed caring for 27 children age 2 during nap time. The room was out of ratio by 5.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-18. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.