# Berne Academy Dcc Berne Academy Dcc is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Lancaster, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 246 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 1311 Johns Ave, Lancaster, TX 75134 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 246 - License/permit: 311124 - Operator: not published - Phone: (972) 227-4431 - Website: https://www.southwestacademies.com/ - Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=114531 ## Inspection record 19 findings across 21 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-06-09 to 2026-04-01); 13 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-03-19 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2026-04-01: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible: Infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. (§746.2426(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2426-a-2)) - 2026-03-19 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-03-31: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: Two children with food allergies do not have an food allergy emergency plan. (§746.3819; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3819)) - 2026-03-19 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-03-31: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing: One caregiver first aid training were not available for review. (§746.1301(a)(3)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-3-a)) - 2026-03-19 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-03-31: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR: One caregiver CPR training were not available for review. (§746.1301(a)(4)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-4-a)) - 2025-08-06 — Safety hazards, High risk, Corrected at inspection: Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children: Cleaning supplies were observed within reach of children. (§746.3407(12); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-12)) - 2025-08-06 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-08-14: Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant: Cribs were observed without childrens names. (§746.2409(a)(10); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2409-a-10)) - 2025-08-06 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2025-08-14: Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912): Several caregivers are missing notarized affidavits. (§746.901(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-5)) - 2025-04-25 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-05-08: AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions: During the investigation monitoring. The teachers, director, and the employee with the provisional status stated that she supervises the children independently during normal operation hours of the operation. (§745.635(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-635-3)) - 2025-04-25 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered: During the investigation monitoring inspection a total of eight electrial outlets were left uncovered. Outlets were uncovered in infant and toddler rooms. (§746.3701(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701-1)) - 2024-12-02 — Food & nutrition, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-12-16: Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner: Two infants in the infant room that were over 6 months old were observed drinking bottles while lying down in the crib. (§746.2419(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2419-5)) - 2024-12-02 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2024-12-16: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible: An infant in the infant room was observed sleeping in a bouncer after two walkthroughs. (§746.2426(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2426-a-2)) - 2024-02-26 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-03-12: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: In the children's gym women's bathroom, it was observed having wall damage with no backing resulting in the stall not being able to be used and blocked with a ladder. The bathroom door did not have an out of order sign. The Pre-K classroom has a water fountain that needs cleaning and repair. The fountain did not have an out of order sign. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2023-04-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Low risk, Correction verified 2023-05-23: Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit: 3 of 4 caregiver files observed did not have current notarized affidavits. (§746.1105(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1105-3)) - 2023-04-27 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-05-23: Children's Records - Health Statement: 3 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have current health statements. (§746.603(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a-3)) - 2023-04-27 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-05-23: Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity: The operations parent handbook did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. (§746.501(a)(18); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-18)) - …and 4 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Stepping Stones Christian Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1526799) — 0.18 km, capacity 54 - [Innovation Station Learning Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1385695) — 0.28 km, capacity 72 - [Londons Kings and Queens Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1341328) — 0.4 km, capacity 103 - [Shannons Lil Angels](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1120173) — 0.5 km, capacity 100 - [Candi's Creative Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1396884) — 0.7 km, capacity 68 - [New Harmony Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1326201) — 1.15 km, capacity 78 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 114531 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=114531 - us_census_geocoder record 1311 JOHNS AVE|LANCASTER|TX|75134 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 311124 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=311124 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-ipff_3cik.5fxu (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=311124 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 03925-0004 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=03925-0004 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-114531 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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