Carousel Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
31 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 3, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Carousel Academy
- License number
- 817631
- Location
- 401 ACKER ST, Sanger, TX 76266
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 20.5/100
- Inspection record
- 31 inspections, last inspected February 3, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
55
Total Violations
Feb 3, 2026
Last Inspection
128
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (55)
It was determined that a staff member was allowed to smoke in the parking lot of the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
It was determined that a staff member was allowed to smoke in the parking lot of the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
It was determined that a staff member was allowed to smoke in the parking lot of the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
6 childrens files did not have the addresses listed for the emergency contacts.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31
10 children's files reviewed did not have the updated Special Needs Statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31
6 childrens files did not have the addresses listed for the emergency contacts.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31
6 childrens files did not have the addresses listed for the emergency contacts.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31
6 childrens files did not have the addresses listed for the emergency contacts.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31
10 children's files reviewed did not have the updated Special Needs Statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31
10 children's files reviewed did not have the updated Special Needs Statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31
10 children's files reviewed did not have the updated Special Needs Statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-29
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-29
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-29
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-29
Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver inappropriately re-directed children in care by grabbing them by the arm or elbow area in an attempt to lead the children to where they needed to go. A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm while the child was in a seated position and attempted to re-direct the child, making the child cry.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at children as a form of discipline. A caregiver put her pointer finger in a child?s face and instructed the child to stop crying. A caregiver put her head face to face with a child as a form of discipline to get the child to listen.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during an DFPS investigation, there was Reason to Believe that physical abuse occurred as a caregiver struck a child multiple times in the face. During re-direction, a child hit his head on the ground which could have resulted in serious physical harm or injury to the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, caregivers observed physical abuse of a child and reported the abuse to the director who took no action. The caregivers also did not report the abuse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver inappropriately re-directed children in care by grabbing them by the arm or elbow area in an attempt to lead the children to where they needed to go. A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm while the child was in a seated position and attempted to re-direct the child, making the child cry.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, caregivers observed physical abuse of a child and reported the abuse to the director who took no action. The caregivers also did not report the abuse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during an DFPS investigation, there was Reason to Believe that physical abuse occurred as a caregiver struck a child multiple times in the face. During re-direction, a child hit his head on the ground which could have resulted in serious physical harm or injury to the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver inappropriately re-directed children in care by grabbing them by the arm or elbow area in an attempt to lead the children to where they needed to go. A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm while the child was in a seated position and attempted to re-direct the child, making the child cry.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at children as a form of discipline. A caregiver put her pointer finger in a child?s face and instructed the child to stop crying. A caregiver put her head face to face with a child as a form of discipline to get the child to listen.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver inappropriately re-directed children in care by grabbing them by the arm or elbow area in an attempt to lead the children to where they needed to go. A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm while the child was in a seated position and attempted to re-direct the child, making the child cry.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, caregivers observed physical abuse of a child and reported the abuse to the director who took no action. The caregivers also did not report the abuse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at children as a form of discipline. A caregiver put her pointer finger in a child?s face and instructed the child to stop crying. A caregiver put her head face to face with a child as a form of discipline to get the child to listen.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during an DFPS investigation, there was Reason to Believe that physical abuse occurred as a caregiver struck a child multiple times in the face. During re-direction, a child hit his head on the ground which could have resulted in serious physical harm or injury to the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during an DFPS investigation, there was Reason to Believe that physical abuse occurred as a caregiver struck a child multiple times in the face. During re-direction, a child hit his head on the ground which could have resulted in serious physical harm or injury to the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at children as a form of discipline. A caregiver put her pointer finger in a child?s face and instructed the child to stop crying. A caregiver put her head face to face with a child as a form of discipline to get the child to listen.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, caregivers observed physical abuse of a child and reported the abuse to the director who took no action. The caregivers also did not report the abuse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-04
Two children did not have a food allergy plan signed by the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
Two children did not have a food allergy plan signed by the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
Two children did not have a food allergy plan signed by the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
Two children did not have a food allergy plan signed by the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
An employee file was missing a notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One transportation bus did not contain a first aid kit. Three transportation buses did contain scissors, tweezers, cotton balls or thermometers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-24
One vehicle that transports children did not have a properly working child safety alarm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-28
Three garbage cans were observed without lids and containing remnants of food.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-24
An employee file was missing a notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Three garbage cans were observed without lids and containing remnants of food.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-24
One vehicle that transports children did not have a properly working child safety alarm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-28
One transportation bus did not contain a first aid kit. Three transportation buses did contain scissors, tweezers, cotton balls or thermometers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-24
One transportation bus did not contain a first aid kit. Three transportation buses did contain scissors, tweezers, cotton balls or thermometers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-24
Three garbage cans were observed without lids and containing remnants of food.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-24
An employee file was missing a notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One vehicle that transports children did not have a properly working child safety alarm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-28
One transportation bus did not contain a first aid kit. Three transportation buses did contain scissors, tweezers, cotton balls or thermometers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-24
Three garbage cans were observed without lids and containing remnants of food.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-24
An employee file was missing a notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One vehicle that transports children did not have a properly working child safety alarm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-28
Based on information gathered, it was determined that the operation did not report to Licensing that an employee had tested positive for the Corona Virus in the specified time frame required for such notifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30
Based on information gathered, it was determined that the operation did not report to Licensing that an employee had tested positive for the Corona Virus in the specified time frame required for such notifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30
Based on information gathered, it was determined that the operation did not report to Licensing that an employee had tested positive for the Corona Virus in the specified time frame required for such notifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30
Based on information gathered, it was determined that the operation did not report to Licensing that an employee had tested positive for the Corona Virus in the specified time frame required for such notifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carousel Academy's safety grade?
Carousel Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 20.5 out of 100.
How many violations does Carousel Academy have?
Carousel Academy has 55 total violations on record, including 51 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Carousel Academy last inspected?
Carousel Academy was last inspected on February 3, 2026.