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Ruth Academy

Irving, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

6 state inspections, last 2 years
30 deficiencies on the state’s summary
21 high or medium-high risk
September 10, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued July 17, 2024
Capacity
142 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 05:30 AM-07:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1788780

Where

2328 E Grauwyler Rd
Irving, TX 75061

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 7
  • Medium-high 14
  • Medium 7
  • Medium-low 1
  • Low 1

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 30.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
August 18, 2026Medium High746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
State’s note: “This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. It was determined that the caregiver interacted with the victim inappropriately by taking the equipment and not addressing the concern immediately with the parent and the child.”
August 31, 2026
June 3, 2026Medium High746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
State’s note: “One out of ten student files were missing updated immunization.”
June 17, 2026
June 4, 2024Medium High746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
State’s note: “Parents of infants in the 12-17 month classroom do not regularly receive daily reports. Daily reports do not include infant activities.”
June 6, 2024
June 4, 2024Medium746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State’s note: “Three infants that are not on table food do not have current feeding instructions.”
June 6, 2024
June 4, 2024Medium High746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
State’s note: “Three of the 10 children's records reviewed have incomplete emergency contact information.”
June 10, 2024
June 4, 2024Low746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
State’s note: “One of the five personnel records reviewed does not have a notarized affidavit on file.”
June 10, 2024
June 4, 2024Medium High746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
State’s note: “One of the five caregiver records reviewed do not have first aid training. Two of the five caregiver records reviewed are not current in pediatric first aid training.”
June 20, 2024
June 4, 2024Medium746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
State’s note: “Four of the 10 children's records reviewed have incomplete physician or emergency care facility information.”
June 10, 2024
June 4, 2024Medium746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
State’s note: “The operational policies are missing the following sections. 746.501 (18)(B),(C),(D),(E),(F),(G), (19),(22),(23),(26)(B),(C),(D),(E), (28) and (30).”
June 13, 2024
March 18, 2024High746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
State’s note: “Caregivers are unable to properly supervise during times in which administrative duties were completed. This included preparing food.”
March 18, 2024
March 7, 2024Medium746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
State’s note: “A classroom was observed watching a movie during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the movie was turned off.”
March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024Medium High746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State’s note: “A tall bookshelf was not anchored to the wall.”
March 11, 2024
March 7, 2024Medium High746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
State’s note: “A class was not served water with snack. This was corrected at inspection when water was served.”
March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024Medium High746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
State’s note: “Classrooms do not have the list of ages for children. Caregivers are not aware of children's ages.”
March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024Medium746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
State’s note: “Children's attendance records are not properly maintained. Not all children are signed in and out daily.”
March 8, 2024
March 6, 2024High746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
State’s note: “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Napping children were not properly supervised.”
April 4, 2024
March 6, 2024Medium High746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
State’s note: “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Caregivers were observed on their phones while supervising a classroom.”
April 4, 2024
November 30, 2023Medium746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
State’s note: “There were no individual storage spaces designated for toddler and pre-k aged children.”
December 7, 2023
November 30, 2023Medium High746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
State’s note: “The operation did not have a current health inspection on file at the time of the inspection.”
January 31, 2024
November 30, 2023Medium High746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
State’s note: “1 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunication records.”
December 7, 2023
November 30, 2023High746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
State’s note: “Vehicles used to transport children in care did not have fire extinguishers available when transporting children in care.”
December 7, 2023
November 30, 2023High746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
State’s note: “Operational policies did not include policies on the following: 1. Infant safe-sleep 2. Hearing and vision requirements 3. Water play 4. Indoor and outdoor activity physical activity promotion 5. Sunscreen/insect repellent 6. Procedures for parents to view the most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards…”
November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023Medium High746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
State’s note: “2 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include all required information for emergency contcat persons.”
December 7, 2023
November 30, 2023High746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
State’s note: “Staff did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported.”
December 7, 2023
November 30, 2023Medium High746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State’s note: “Hazards on the playgrounds at the operation included several protruding nails, loose seat fixtures, and a large inoperable table.”
December 7, 2023

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Ruth Academy?

Texas HHSC's file lists 6 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on September 10, 2026. 2 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Ruth Academy have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 30: 7 high-risk, 14 medium-high-risk, 7 medium-risk, 1 medium-low-risk, 1 low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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