Mckinney Academy
513 N CENTRAL EXPY, Mckinney, TX 75070 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shabnam Kasturi
- Phone
- (972) 562-8302
- Regulated since
- Feb 10, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1192499 · number 1578691
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (3) |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | Discipline & child guidance (1) |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The dirctor did not have the training to cover the training topic: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have training to cover the training topic: Administering medication.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Staff background & training
The dirctor did not have the training to cover the training topic: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Supervision & ratios
A group of preschool children were observed engaging in outdoor activities without a supply of water for drinking available. Ensuring children have water is available during outdoor play may reduce the risk of dehydration.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Urine was observed in two potty chairs in the preschool classroom when children were transitioning from the classroom to outdoor activities. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the director cleaned and sanitized both potty chairs.
HHSC 746.3407(5) — Sanitize Potty-Chairs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-18.
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Illness & medication
Toxic plants were observed accessible to young children in the infant classroom and the preschool classroom. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the director moved the toxic plants inaccessible to the young children. When plants are ingested by children it may cause physical irritation and illness.
HHSC 746.3701(6) — Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-18.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and was found not compliant. Based on the interview with staff, staff observed a young child with marks on their legs, uncleaned clothing, hands, face, crying, and uncombed hair upon arriving at the operation but failed to contact DFPS to express concerns of the young child may be placed at risk away from the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two children files did not have the address of the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The driver did not record a list of children that were transported from public school to the operation on September 5th and 6th 2024.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
The first aid kit that is stored on a vehicle that is used to transort children did not have a complete first aid kit. The deficiecny was corrected during this inspection when management replenished the items that were missing.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-09.
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Illness & medication
Two children did not immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-23. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two infants younger than 2 years were engaged in screen time. The standard was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver closed the screen of the iPad and transition the infants to music time.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-01.
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Other
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May 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be compliant. Three children disclosed they were tap on the head as a form of discipline while at the operation.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(B) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Infant feeding schedules for infants not ready for table food were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(2) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-28. Correction verified 2023-07-31.
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Food & allergies
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Jul 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was evaluated during the inspection and was found to be deficient. Caregivers did not change an infant's clothing after all of the infant's clothing became soaked with milk.
HHSC 746.2401(4) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-10-11.
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Other
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May 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found to be deficient as inappropriate discipline was conducted after a caregiver admitted to grabbing a child by his shirt while they were on the playground.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the Centralized Background Check Unit regarding the person's eligibility. The person was immediately removed from the building. Another citation related to background checks within the next 6 months may result in an additional penalty and other enforcement actions.
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 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-08.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have current training in the prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-08.
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Safety & premises
Sheets are not fitting snuggly on an infant crib mattress.
HHSC 746.2415(c)(2) — Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-08.
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Safety & premises
The current fire inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Staff background & training
The following trainings for a caregiver were not available for review at the time of the inspection: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development and transportation training.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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