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Gem Academy

6300 Independence Pkwy Ste A, Plano

Last inspected Sep 28, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
170
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
03:45 PM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Skill Classes,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jul 25, 2023
Phone
4696092190

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

5High risk
5Medium-high risk
10Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
19Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Policies Comply with Rules
    Inspector's note: The permit holder is operating in compliance with the Minimum Standard Rules. The operation has repeated deficiencies for operating more than 5 hours a day and requires records. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-15.
  • Critical Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
    Inspector's note: There were 11 children in care and the operation only had 5 children's records available for review and stated that they are waiting on immunizations from 6 children and did not have records avalaible for them. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-20.
  • Non-critical Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play
    Inspector's note: The operation has been operating as early as 8:46am and as late as 4:02pm according to sign in documentation when their summer hours are from 10am until 2:59pm. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-17.
Jul 7, 2026 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
    Inspector's note: There were no records for 14 children in care at the operation with 23 chidlren enrolled. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-15.
  • Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
    Inspector's note: Three of the six staff employed at the operation only had online CPR certificates that did not involve the hands on use of a manikin. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-24.
  • Critical Director Present During Operating Hours
    Inspector's note: The Director was not present and does not clock in and out so their hours at the operation could not be verified. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-10.
  • Critical Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Height = Depth of Loose Fill
    Inspector's note: The operation was using an 8ft rock climbing wall in a classroom without surfacing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-07.
  • Non-critical Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play
    Inspector's note: The operation is offering summer care from 9am-3pm and the operations plan for summer use is between 10am-2:59am. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-07.
Jul 1, 2026 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
    Inspector's note: The operation has been operating form 10am-6pm, there were 6 children in care when the walkthrough was conducted and according to documentation they had been there since 9am. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-01.
  • Critical Other Programs Must Not Use Licensed Indoor Space
    Inspector's note: The operation has been renting out the gym and other areas of the operation to other organizations without notifying licensing or developing a planned for the shared space. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-01.
  • Non-critical Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
    Inspector's note: There was no access to children's records during the operation and the site director did not have access to the computer. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-01.
  • Non-critical Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play
    Inspector's note: The operation is offering summer care from 9am-3pm and does not have an outdoor area. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-01.
Jul 25, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: There was a caregiver with a provisional background left in the classroom alone with children. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
    Inspector's note: The operation does not have fire drill documentation available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-11.
Jan 24, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 9, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 1, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 26, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: One caregiver was present without a background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the background check results came back. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
Jul 6, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: One staff was present while child in care with no background check submitted. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
    Inspector's note: Two out ten staff files were not available for review during the visit. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-07-20.
May 3, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 26, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 6, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.