Tadpole Childrens Academy

921 SCOTT AVE, Wichita Falls, TX 76301Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

42 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 25, 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
Tadpole Childrens Academy
License number
1475806
Location
921 SCOTT AVE, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 5.3/100
Inspection record
42 inspections, last inspected March 25, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor5.3 / 100
Health18/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

81

Total Violations

Mar 25, 2026

Last Inspection

227

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (81)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(1)May 16, 2025

During a DFPS Investigation, it was determined that multiple caregivers were not aware of which children they were individually responsible for while outside in the playground area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(1)May 16, 2025

During a DFPS Investigation, it was determined that multiple caregivers were not aware of which children they were individually responsible for while outside in the playground area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 16, 2025

During a DFPS Investigation, it was found that a 1yo child was left unsupervised on the playground area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)May 16, 2025

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 16, 2025

During a DFPS Investigation, it was found that a 1yo child was left unsupervised on the playground area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(1)May 16, 2025

During a DFPS Investigation, it was determined that multiple caregivers were not aware of which children they were individually responsible for while outside in the playground area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)May 16, 2025

During a DFPS Investigation, it was determined that there were infants on the playground at the same time as older (Pre-K age) children which were more than 18 months older than the youngest child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)May 16, 2025

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 16, 2025

During a DFPS Investigation, it was found that a 1yo child was left unsupervised on the playground area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)May 16, 2025

During a DFPS Investigation, it was determined that there were infants on the playground at the same time as older (Pre-K age) children which were more than 18 months older than the youngest child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)May 16, 2025

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)May 16, 2025

During a DFPS Investigation, it was determined that there were infants on the playground at the same time as older (Pre-K age) children which were more than 18 months older than the youngest child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Aug 9, 2024

During this investigation, screenshots of a group text among 10 caregivers were reviewed. These images showed active texting sent between caregivers while they were supervising children in care in various rooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-07

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Aug 9, 2024

During the investigation, it was discovered that a new employee without valid CPR/First Aid certification was allowed to be left alone unsupervised with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Aug 9, 2024

During this investigation, screenshots of a group text among 10 caregivers were reviewed. These images showed active texting sent between caregivers while they were supervising children in care in various rooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-07

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Aug 9, 2024

During the investigation, it was discovered that a new employee without valid CPR/First Aid certification was allowed to be left alone unsupervised with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-07

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Aug 9, 2024

During the investigation, it was discovered that a new employee without valid CPR/First Aid certification was allowed to be left alone unsupervised with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Aug 9, 2024

During this investigation, screenshots of a group text among 10 caregivers were reviewed. These images showed active texting sent between caregivers while they were supervising children in care in various rooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Jun 6, 2024

A child in care was found to have obtained an injury and the parent was not notified.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Jun 6, 2024

A child in care was found to have obtained an injury and the parent was not notified.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Jun 6, 2024

A child in care was found to have obtained an injury and the parent was not notified.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Apr 30, 2024

During a secondary walkthrough of an infant room, a caregiver was observed to not wash an infant's hands following a diaper change.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Apr 30, 2024

During this inspection, there were two staff member laying on the floor in the infant room. One staff member appeared to be asleep and was woke up by another staff member. Upon review of the video footage of the room, that infant teacher could be observed on camera appearing to fall asleep from 1:26pm to when I walked into the room around 1:47pm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Apr 30, 2024

During a secondary walkthrough of an infant room, a caregiver was observed to not wash an infant's hands following a diaper change.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Apr 30, 2024

During this inspection, I again observed an infant teacher to be using their phone for personal use instead of activily supervising children in their care. Upon review of the video footage of the room, another infant teacher was also on her phone for personal use prior to my entry into the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Apr 30, 2024

During this inspection, there were two staff member laying on the floor in the infant room. One staff member appeared to be asleep and was woke up by another staff member. Upon review of the video footage of the room, that infant teacher could be observed on camera appearing to fall asleep from 1:26pm to when I walked into the room around 1:47pm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Apr 30, 2024

During a secondary walkthrough of an infant room, a caregiver was observed to not wash an infant's hands following a diaper change.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Apr 30, 2024

During this inspection, I again observed an infant teacher to be using their phone for personal use instead of activily supervising children in their care. Upon review of the video footage of the room, another infant teacher was also on her phone for personal use prior to my entry into the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Apr 30, 2024

During this inspection, there were two staff member laying on the floor in the infant room. One staff member appeared to be asleep and was woke up by another staff member. Upon review of the video footage of the room, that infant teacher could be observed on camera appearing to fall asleep from 1:26pm to when I walked into the room around 1:47pm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Apr 30, 2024

During this inspection, I again observed an infant teacher to be using their phone for personal use instead of activily supervising children in their care. Upon review of the video footage of the room, another infant teacher was also on her phone for personal use prior to my entry into the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Apr 17, 2024

During this inspection, I observed an infant teacher to be using their phone for personal use instead of activily supervising children in their care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Apr 17, 2024

During this inspection, I observed an infant teacher to be using their phone for personal use instead of activily supervising children in their care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Apr 17, 2024

During this inspection, I observed an infant teacher to be using their phone for personal use instead of activily supervising children in their care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Apr 4, 2024

During inspection of a 18-24 month group of children, screentime was being used on a tablet attached to the wall. This was corrected at inspection when it was turned off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Apr 4, 2024

During inspection of a 18-24 month group of children, screentime was being used on a tablet attached to the wall. This was corrected at inspection when it was turned off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Apr 4, 2024

During inspection of a 18-24 month group of children, screentime was being used on a tablet attached to the wall. This was corrected at inspection when it was turned off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle owned and operated by the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a child in care was neglectfully supervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a child in care was neglectfully supervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined during the investigation that the vehicle used to transport the children in care did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Sep 21, 2023

The incident report was not signed by the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined during the investigation that the vehicle used to transport the children in care did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Sep 21, 2023

The incident report was not signed by the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle owned and operated by the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a child in care was neglectfully supervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Sep 21, 2023

The incident report was not signed by the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined during the investigation that the vehicle used to transport the children in care did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle owned and operated by the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Jun 13, 2023

It was determine during the course of the investigation that a caregiver did use their phones for personal use while working in the classroom with children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Jun 13, 2023

It was determine during the course of the investigation that a caregiver did use their phones for personal use while working in the classroom with children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Jun 13, 2023

It was determine during the course of the investigation that a caregiver did use their phones for personal use while working in the classroom with children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Oct 12, 2022

A room with 7 children, ages 12-18 months, was observed to have one caregiver supervising children in a reduced ratio classroom. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver entered the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Oct 12, 2022

The operation was lacking a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Oct 12, 2022

A room with 7 children, ages 12-18 months, was observed to have one caregiver supervising children in a reduced ratio classroom. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver entered the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Oct 12, 2022

The operation was lacking a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Oct 12, 2022

A room with 7 children, ages 12-18 months, was observed to have one caregiver supervising children in a reduced ratio classroom. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver entered the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Oct 12, 2022

The operation was lacking a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Mar 22, 2022

During lunch time there were 4 infants in the kidney bean shaped toddler table that were not buckled in.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(5)Mar 22, 2022

All classrooms in the operation were lacking posted activity plans.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Mar 22, 2022

A child with a doctors note stating that the child was allergic to citrus/oranges did not have an allergy emergency plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(5)Mar 22, 2022

All classrooms in the operation were lacking posted activity plans.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Mar 22, 2022

A crib that an infant under the 12 months of age was resting in contained a large toy for the infants entertainment. This was corrected at inspection when a cargiver removed toy from the crib.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Mar 22, 2022

An infant was in a bouncer for a period of at least 30 minutes or more. This was stated by the caregiver in the infant room. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the infant from the restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(1)Mar 22, 2022

Several of the infant playyards contained matresses that were not designed by the manufactuer, causing the mattress to not fit snugly in the playyard. This was corrected at inspection when the mattresses were removed from the playyards. One infant crib had a loose fitted sheet causing the sheet to bunch up on the mattress. This was corrected at inspection when the sheet was changed to a snug fitted sheet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Mar 22, 2022

A child with a doctors note stating that the child was allergic to citrus/oranges did not have an allergy emergency plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Mar 22, 2022

A crib that an infant under the 12 months of age was resting in contained a large toy for the infants entertainment. This was corrected at inspection when a cargiver removed toy from the crib.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Mar 22, 2022

An infant was in a bouncer for a period of at least 30 minutes or more. This was stated by the caregiver in the infant room. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the infant from the restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Mar 22, 2022

During lunch time there were 4 infants in the kidney bean shaped toddler table that were not buckled in.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(1)Mar 22, 2022

Several of the infant playyards contained matresses that were not designed by the manufactuer, causing the mattress to not fit snugly in the playyard. This was corrected at inspection when the mattresses were removed from the playyards. One infant crib had a loose fitted sheet causing the sheet to bunch up on the mattress. This was corrected at inspection when the sheet was changed to a snug fitted sheet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(5)Mar 22, 2022

All classrooms in the operation were lacking posted activity plans.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Mar 22, 2022

A child with a doctors note stating that the child was allergic to citrus/oranges did not have an allergy emergency plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Mar 22, 2022

A crib that an infant under the 12 months of age was resting in contained a large toy for the infants entertainment. This was corrected at inspection when a cargiver removed toy from the crib.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Mar 22, 2022

An infant was in a bouncer for a period of at least 30 minutes or more. This was stated by the caregiver in the infant room. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the infant from the restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Mar 22, 2022

During lunch time there were 4 infants in the kidney bean shaped toddler table that were not buckled in.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(1)Mar 22, 2022

Several of the infant playyards contained matresses that were not designed by the manufactuer, causing the mattress to not fit snugly in the playyard. This was corrected at inspection when the mattresses were removed from the playyards. One infant crib had a loose fitted sheet causing the sheet to bunch up on the mattress. This was corrected at inspection when the sheet was changed to a snug fitted sheet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Feb 10, 2022

It was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle owned and operated by the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Feb 10, 2022

It was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle owned and operated by the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Feb 10, 2022

It was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle owned and operated by the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Aug 17, 2021

There was a hole in the wall in the 2 year old room, Fans in the classrooms need to be dusted. A sink in the afterschool room needs repair. The seats on the dining table were leaning and need to be leveled. There was standing water in the pots by the front door. Outlet covers were missing in several rooms, these were replaced during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Aug 17, 2021

There was a hole in the wall in the 2 year old room, Fans in the classrooms need to be dusted. A sink in the afterschool room needs repair. The seats on the dining table were leaning and need to be leveled. There was standing water in the pots by the front door. Outlet covers were missing in several rooms, these were replaced during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Aug 17, 2021

There was a hole in the wall in the 2 year old room, Fans in the classrooms need to be dusted. A sink in the afterschool room needs repair. The seats on the dining table were leaning and need to be leveled. There was standing water in the pots by the front door. Outlet covers were missing in several rooms, these were replaced during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tadpole Childrens Academy's safety grade?

Tadpole Childrens Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 5.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Tadpole Childrens Academy have?

Tadpole Childrens Academy has 81 total violations on record, including 66 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Tadpole Childrens Academy last inspected?

Tadpole Childrens Academy was last inspected on March 25, 2026.

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