The Academy In Willow Park
201 CANYON CT, Willow Park, TX 76087 · Parker County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 130
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jodi Costine
- Phone
- (817) 441-1355
- Regulated since
- Apr 23, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1159989 · number 1550806
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 8 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 17 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (5), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation failed to notify CCR after a governing body member was arrested.
HHSC 746.305(a)(5) — Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Child was left outside during the transition into the building.
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 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
Child was denied food as a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2025 Report · 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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Mar 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation allows a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Caregiver was a floater and was present with children throughout the operation.
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 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 30, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers did not have visual or auditorial awareness of a child, when child was sent out of the operation surrounded by non-staff members and parent had not arrived.
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 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Other
The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance of the minimum standards by not creating safeguards for children during dismissal/parent pickup, after having a similar deficiency.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards, by having dismissal measures in place that were accordance to the minimum standards, as well as failing to report a child was left unsupervised outside with non-staff members.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver did not have visual or auditorial awareness of a child, when child was sent out to non-staff members that were mistaken for parents of the child.
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 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Records & paperwork
The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance with the minimum standards by failing to report a child was left unsupervised outside with non-staff members after being notified by the parent of their concerns.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation failed to notify CCR of a non-routine situation that placed a child at risk for harm.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Other Serious
Child was not released to a parent or a person designated by the parent.
HHSC 746.4101 — Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Infant room had 11 infants and 2 caregiver in the classroom. The specified age of the children in the group was 0-11 months, which only allows a maximum of 10 children, two or more caregivers may supervise.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Director failed to operate in compliance of the minimum standards, by allowing caregivers to have outside time in the front of the operation's parking lot.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a fenced in outdoor activity space in front of the operation.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation allowed child to be present at the operation without a completed food allergy emergency plan signed by the heath care professional and parent.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-14. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation allowed a 10 year old child to be present around infants in the 12 -18 month old classroom. 10 year old was more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the room.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-01. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards in the infant room on multiple occasions.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-18. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant (3m) under the age of 12 months was observed with a burp cloth in the crib placed over the child's neck.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Other
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May 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver with a provisional eligibility which restricts them from being alone with children, was in violation when they were left alone in a room with 4 infants.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-17.
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Other Serious
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Infant classroom with a specified age 12- 18 group was out of group size. It was observed 14 children with 2 caregivers.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-04. Correction verified 2022-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation allows a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Caregiver was present with children ages 3-5.
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 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Other
Director did not ensure that employees complied with the minimum standards in the infant room on multiple occasions.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The infant classroom exceeded group size. The classroom had 12 infants with 2 caregivers. Of the 12 infants, 8 were 11 months or younger. The specified age of the children in the group was 0-11 which has a maximum group size of 10 infants to 2 caregivers.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Safety & premises
The permit holder has failed to ensure compliance with the minimum standards, as demonstrated by 9 high deficiencies and 7 medium high deficiencies within last 24 months which included several infant safe sleep deficiency.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
5 infants under the age of 12 months were observed with blankets in the crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
4 infants were observed sleeping with blankets covering their heads.
HHSC 746.2429 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Safety & premises
A caregiver was observed with no access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has tunnel play structure elevated above ground that required loose-fill.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a DFPS investigation a caregiver was found Reason to Believe for neglect of a child.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Permit holder failed to comply with law and minimum standards by not having a procedure in place to allow the director to have access to records when the governing body designee is not present at the operation.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation did not notify the parent immediately upon an infant falling off a diaper changing table approximately three to four feet to the ground and onto a hard surface.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not use safety straps located on the diaper changing table, bent over, and removed her hand from the infant while on the changing table. The infant fell off the table and fell approximately 3 feet to the ground.
HHSC 746.3503(c)(2) — Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation failed to provide access to children's record during an investigation conducted by DFPS investigator.
HHSC 746.601(c) — Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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