Empire Academy Inc.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“A caregiver left the class room 5 times within a 10 minute window to open the door and retrieve items from different rooms without another caregiver in ratio being present in the classroom.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 3, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 15, 2026.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children’s names and ages

“During the inspection a caregiver provided the wrong ages for the children they were responsible for twice before providing the correct ages.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 3, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 15, 2026.

AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

“The operations owner does not have an active background check.”

Rule 745.621(a)(7). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 20, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 24, 2026.

Report Change in Controlling Person

“The operation has two people listed as controlling persons who are no longer associated with the operation.”

Rule 746.305(a)(7). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 20, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 3, 2026.

Franchise Tax Delinquent

“The operations franchise tax is delinquent.”

Rule 745.247. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 14, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 18, 2026.

Designating Director

“Operation has not had a qualified director designated at the operation since March 2025. Operation was required to have a director designated by 04/04/2025 and has not met this timeline.”

Rule 746.201(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 25, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 12, 2025.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“During the investigation it was found that children were required to do ‘wall sits’ as a form of punishment for behavior.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 5, 2025. Correction verified: May 12, 2025.

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that caregivers have grabbed child as a way to redirect behavior.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 5, 2025. Correction verified: May 12, 2025.

Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs

“During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that the infants in care were not receiving prompt attention to their needs, such as feeding or diapering.”

Rule 746.2401(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 5, 2025. Correction verified: May 12, 2025.

Operation Open to Parents At All Times

“During the investigation it was found that parents are not given access to enter the operation’s back room, at will, during operational hours while their child is in care.”

Rule 746.201(7). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 5, 2025. Correction verified: May 12, 2025.

Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

“It was found that a former employee and former director who are no longer associated with the operation were not made inactive within 7 days of leaving.”

Rule 745.651(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 28, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 3, 2025.

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions

“When evaluating the child safety alarm on the transportation van, the alarm did not work and the device appears to not be active. The driver communicated the alarm does not work and needs to be replaced.”

Rule 746.5625(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 31, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 3, 2025.

Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

“A former director was not inactivated within 7 days of no longer being associated with the operation.”

Rule 745.651(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 31, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 29, 2025.

Children’s Records - Health Statement

“One child’s file did not have any health statement nor any choice checked in health statement section of the admission form.”

Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 12, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 4, 2025.

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“During the inspection, it was found that the annual fire inspection was not conducted. The last inspection was conducted as 6/16/23.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 16, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 23, 2024.

Director’s Absence - Extended Period

“It was found that no qualified temporary director was designated during the director’s absence starting March.”

Rule 746.1013(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 29, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 16, 2024.