Lionheart Children's Academy
2701 IRA E WOODS AVE, Grapevine, TX 76051 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 200
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kathleen Tweeten
- Phone
- (682) 503-1000
- Regulated since
- Jun 1, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1279336 · number 1654283
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | Other (3) |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
Caregiver did not verify an infant name on a bottle before feeding, as a result the infant was fed with another infant bottle.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-13.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was found unsupervised in the playground.
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 2026-02-12. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers in two room visited were unable to provide accurate information of the children they were responsible for, information as the exact age of the children was not accurate, this will ensure the caregivers are aware of the ratio they are responsible and the level of supervision that should be provide.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-13. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
The safety alarm in all vehicle were not properly working.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-13. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement and competency when allowed children to run around the room and not immediately assisting a child who was injured.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-02. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Other
Caregiver allowed a group of children to run around the room, as a result a child was severely injured.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-02. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Other Serious
Caregiver did not intervene to ensure a child safety, the caregiver did not stop children from running around the room, as a result a child got severely injured.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-02. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Other Serious
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Based on a video footage reviewed, infants were fed while on a pillow and not hold by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-16.
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Other
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Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not conduct a name to face check during a transition, as a result a child was left unsupervised in a room.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left in unsupervised in a room.
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 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-08.
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Other Serious
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was observed children running down the hallway during a transition, two children went inside a room without supervision.
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 2024-04-23. Correction verified 2024-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
At the time of ispection there were 2 children with diagnosed food allergies who did not have Emergency Food Allery Plans in their file. 1 child with a diagnosed food allergy had an incomplete FARE form not signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-15. Correction verified 2024-03-15.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was observed a caregiver using her personal laptop while supervising children during nap time. Corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-13.
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Other
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Dec 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to an abuse/neglect investigation. The director did not ensure that the center operated in compliance with the Minimum Standard Rules. This is evidenced by a caregiver being allowed to remain in the classroom after becoming aware of allegations of inappropriate touching and behavior by a caregiver. The director is no longer employed at the operation.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to an abuse investigation. At least two caregivers witnessed questionable sexually oriented behavior by a caregiver and failed to report the incidents.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-17.
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Discipline & child guidance
This standard was evaluated in regards to an abuse investigation. Concerns regarding a caregiver's inappropriate touching and questionable behavior towards children in care were not reported by the director or by upper management.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. It was determined a caregiver was rough with the children while discipling them and was not interacting with them in a positive manner.
HHSC 746.1203(7) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The child was left unsupervised in their classroom for 16 minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-07. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with access to children does not have background check results on file. They left the operation prior to end of inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver used their hand to pull the child back by the collar.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Other Serious
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