Excel Academy
1400 W SOUTHLAKE BLVD, Southlake, TX 76092 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 145
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lisa Hendrix
- Phone
- (817) 421-1333
- Regulated since
- Apr 25, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1289182 · number 1661846
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
This standard was evaluated in regard to a report and was found to be deficient. The caregiver did not have control of the classroom. Children were involved in free play which was not appropriately managed.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to a report and was found to be deficient. Children were not appropriately supervised which led to multiple children climbing onto a bookshelf and jumping off. Once child was injured as a result.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The total number of employees who had left the operation in the previous calendar year was not completed by the January 15 as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-18. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not used good judgement when telling children a fictional character will come a get their belongings if they don't listen. Some children were scared and did not take the statement well.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
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Other Serious
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Jan 16, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
As of the day of this assessment the operation has not entered the number of employees who have left employment with the operation as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2024-01-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the time of the inspection the most recent gas inspection had occurred more than 2 years prior to the inspection date.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of the inspection one of the vehicles used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher mounted in the vehicle. This was observed laying on the floor in the passenger seat side.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of the inspection the 2 vehicles used for transportation did not have working child safety alarms that are required to ensure that caregivers check the vehicle completely, preventing any children from being left inside the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Illness & medication
At the time of the inspection 2 of the 10 records for children did not have an up to date immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Other
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May 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Information obtained through a DFPS investigation determined that a situation in which children were placed at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-12.
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Other Serious
Information obtained through a DFPS investigation determined that the parent of a child involved in a situation that placed the child at risk was not informed about the incident.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-12.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
On the outside playground, a piece of equipment was found to have several cracks. There was a crack which posed a pinching hazard to children. Staff were notified of the issue and the equipment was immediately moved from the playground and placed by the trash bin for pickup.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and was found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for approximately 30-45 minutes while on a field trip. The field trip was in a public building and the child was at risk while not with the group.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-06. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and was found to be deficient. The center policy is that each caregiver on the field trip routinely check the written list of children. One caregiver failed to follow procedure and as a result a child was not accounted for during a field trip.
HHSC 746.3001(3) — Field Trips - Written List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-06. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Illness & medication
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and was found to be deficient. The information and the written incident report shared with the parent regarding the incident was not accurate. The incident report did not accurately reflect the amount of time the child was unsupervised.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-06. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Four child files did not have the food allergy emergency care plan.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-03-08.
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Safety & premises
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