Chestnut Square Academy
402 S CHESTNUT ST, Mckinney, TX 75069 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 46
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tracie Williams
- Phone
- (972) 369-7512
- Regulated since
- Sep 22, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1270371 · number 1647263
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 7 | 5 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, there were three plugs in young children classrooms which did not have outlet covers. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation covered the outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-17.
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Illness & medication
Six children immunization records were reviewed; one child was not current in their immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-04-07.
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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 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection, 5 of the current caregivers did not have all of their required 24 hours of training. Two were missing 14 hours, one was missing 3 hours, and one was missing 2 hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection the center director did not have all required training hours on file for review. 21.5 hours could be accounted for and 8.5 hours would still be needed.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Records & paperwork
One child did not have a health statement on file for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-05-09.
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Illness & medication
At the time of inspection one child did not have an immunization record on file for review, and two children did not have their most current record available for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One child did not have the required health statement on file for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
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Illness & medication Serious
One child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two of the five infant feeding schedules reviewed were not current.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-14. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Illness & medication Serious
One of the six children records reviewed was missing an immunization record.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-14. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Other
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Jul 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The emergency bag that the operation takes on walking field trips was missing the children's emergency authorization consent forms.
HHSC 746.3001(2) — Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, in two of the rooms where children were napping, the doors to the rooms were closed and no caregivers were inside the rooms supervising the children.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(6) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Other
The following was observed during the inspection: In the infant classroom for infants ages 0-11 months old, a video was playing on a television screen. In a multipurpose room, two infants aged 12-17 months, were in the room while a video was playing on a television screen.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, it was discovered that the operation is using a wagon, which is a similar type of equipment as a stroller, when taking infants aged 12-17 months on walking field trips. The wagon does not have safety straps installed on it.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-29. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The emergency bag that the operation takes on walking field trips was missing emergency authorization consent forms.
HHSC 746.3001(2) — Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-29. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A section of the front fencing had a gap at the corner where it meets the other fence line. There was also one slat that was loose causing a space at the bottom of the fence.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were missing a statement regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was found to be deficient as an infants monthly feeding information was not current.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Other
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