Carousel Academy

401 ACKER ST, Sanger, TX 76266Open
F

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

F
Poor20.5 / 100
Health10/100
Safety0/100
Staffing70/100
Compliance0/100

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)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3703(d)Jan 30, 2026

It was determined that a staff member was allowed to smoke in the parking lot of the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3703(d)Jan 30, 2026

It was determined that a staff member was allowed to smoke in the parking lot of the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3703(d)Jan 30, 2026

It was determined that a staff member was allowed to smoke in the parking lot of the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)May 24, 2024

6 childrens files did not have the addresses listed for the emergency contacts.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)May 24, 2024

10 children's files reviewed did not have the updated Special Needs Statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)May 24, 2024

6 childrens files did not have the addresses listed for the emergency contacts.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)May 24, 2024

6 childrens files did not have the addresses listed for the emergency contacts.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)May 24, 2024

6 childrens files did not have the addresses listed for the emergency contacts.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)May 24, 2024

10 children's files reviewed did not have the updated Special Needs Statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)May 24, 2024

10 children's files reviewed did not have the updated Special Needs Statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)May 24, 2024

10 children's files reviewed did not have the updated Special Needs Statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Dec 12, 2023

The operation does not have a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Dec 12, 2023

The operation does not have a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Dec 12, 2023

The operation does not have a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Dec 12, 2023

The operation does not have a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(4)(C)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(5)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(4)(C)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(5)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(4)(C)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(4)(C)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(5)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(5)Oct 10, 2023

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Sep 12, 2023

Two children did not have a food allergy plan signed by the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Sep 12, 2023

Two children did not have a food allergy plan signed by the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Sep 12, 2023

Two children did not have a food allergy plan signed by the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Sep 12, 2023

Two children did not have a food allergy plan signed by the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Oct 17, 2022

An employee file was missing a notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.4001Oct 17, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Oct 17, 2022

One vehicle that transports children did not have a properly working child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Oct 17, 2022

Three garbage cans were observed without lids and containing remnants of food.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Oct 17, 2022

An employee file was missing a notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Oct 17, 2022

Three garbage cans were observed without lids and containing remnants of food.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Oct 17, 2022

One vehicle that transports children did not have a properly working child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.4001Oct 17, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.4001Oct 17, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Oct 17, 2022

Three garbage cans were observed without lids and containing remnants of food.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Oct 17, 2022

An employee file was missing a notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Oct 17, 2022

One vehicle that transports children did not have a properly working child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.4001Oct 17, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Oct 17, 2022

Three garbage cans were observed without lids and containing remnants of food.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Oct 17, 2022

An employee file was missing a notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Oct 17, 2022

One vehicle that transports children did not have a properly working child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Jun 27, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Jun 27, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Jun 27, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Jun 27, 2022

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.

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