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Lionheart Children's Academy at Central Church

Lionheart Children's Academy at Central Church

PLANO, TX
4.3(56 reviews)
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Ages
0mo - 12yr
Capacity
170 kids
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About Lionheart Children's Academy at Central Church

Lionheart Academy at Plano Central Church

Lionheart Children's Academy at Central Church provides a nurturing environment for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Directed by Oksana Miller, the center integrates the Experience Early Learning curriculum with a spiritual foundation, emphasizing the growth of the whole child. Classrooms are designed for discovery through play, with activities ranging from STEM projects to weekly chapel ROAR Time. The academy offers a variety of schedules, including full-time and part-time preschool, before and after school care, and summer programs. Parents remain connected through the Daily Connect app, which provides real-time updates on daily activities and developmental progress. The facility features secure entry and internal security cameras for monitoring, ensuring a safe space for children to explore. With a dedicated team of teachers certified in pediatric CPR and First Aid, the program aims to cultivate a life-long love of learning and character development in a joyful,...

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What Parents Say

5 reviews from parents

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Jana Gorz
Dec 2025
Google

Lionheart has been a God send! They have loved our children and our family through many ups and downs. We’re foster parents so we have kids in and out of our house. Lionheart has loved each kid regardless of circumstances. Thank you admin team and teachers!!

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Rachel Canon
Dec 2025
Google

We are Lionheart fans and have loved our experience. Our daughter has been here for over two years now (started when she was almost 3). The staff is sweet and loving. I had the hardest time leaving my daughter the first few days and Mrs. Julie came out to my car and prayed with me— what other school does that?! It will stick with me forever. My daughter goes three days a week, but we had twins earlier this year and Lionheart took my daughter an extra day when we were in the hospital and needed childcare in a bind. They have been our village truly! My daughter is ahead of the game with learning milestones, knows Bible verses, has made friends and gained social skills, but most importantly she loves going to school!

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Talia Eisele
Oct 2025
Google

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Lionheart at Central Church. The teachers and leadership are kind, compassionate, caring, hard-working, and best of all God-loving people. They make our whole family feel so welcome and loved. It is very easy to see how they go above and beyond on the daily. Our kids love being there and they learn/retain so much about Jesus, the bible, and all your typical early education topics at such an early age! This place is special and unique - you will not find such wonderful, genuine people quite like you will here.

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Lynda Huerta
Oct 2025
Google

We are so incredibly grateful for the amazing care our sons receive at Lionheart. From day one, the staff has welcomed our family with open arms, creating a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where our boys can grow and thrive. What sets this place apart is not just the excellent care and structure, but the genuine love and patience every teacher and staff member pours into each child. It’s clear that they don’t just see this as a job, they see it as a calling. They consistently model the love of Jesus through their kindness, compassion, and intentional guidance. Whether it’s teaching sharing and respect, praying with the children, or simply offering a warm hug when someone needs it, Christ’s love is present in all they do. We wholeheartedly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a place where children are not only cared for, but genuinely loved in the way Jesus taught us to love one another. 💚🦁

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Rachel Davis
Oct 2025
Google

Initially I had a great experience with Lionheart at Central Church - Miss Norma was a sweet, attentive teacher. When my son moved up to the toddler room, the teacher and daycare director, Oksana, began to treat my son in ways that I don't find acceptable. Instead of trying to work with him and his individual needs for any behaviors that would arise (none of which were outside the normal bounds for a two year old), they would either move him down to the baby classroom, or make him sit on his own while the rest of the class got to sit together. They had one meeting with me where they said they would work with me to address any concerns, and then began to make these decisions without my input. I pulled him immediately when I found this out. I will not pay them to have my son full time if they are not going to work with him as an individual child. I should be able to trust that they will work WITH him to address behaviors. He won't learn by being removed and not given the chance to improve. They made it clear that they label him as a problem. He is not a problem, he is a child. I wouldn't recommend you send your two year old here - the class below twos I can say the teacher is lovely (Miss Norma). Edit** - going through and reading other low reviews, they turn it around on the parent and child. Of course nothing is their fault. Ridiculous.

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Safety Record

Lionheart Children's Academy at Central Church is a licensed childcare center (ID: 1641308) in operation since 2017. While no major safety incidents were found specifically at the Plano location, the broader organization is currently involved in a high-profile lawsuit as of late 2025 regarding the failure to report sexual abuse allegations involving a teacher at its Grapevine branch. The lawsuit alleges that corporate and regional leadership ignored multiple internal warnings and failed to notify state authorities as required by law.

Parent Reputation

The Plano location maintains a highly positive reputation among parents, with a 4.9-star rating on Google based on over 40 reviews. Parents frequently praise the center's faith-based environment, nurturing staff, and the social and spiritual growth of their children. Sentiment on parent forums is generally favorable, focusing on the quality of communication and the 'Lionheart Difference' in early childhood education.

Staff Insights

Employee reviews for the Plano location are mixed, with some staff describing a 'stressful' and 'overwhelming' work environment with unprofessional management. Conversely, other employees, including a Director of Donor Development, praise the organization's mission and the dedication of its leadership. The company has been recognized as a 'Best Christian Workplace' by Christianity Today.

Quick Information

Address
2301 Premier Dr, Plano, TX 75075, USA, PLANO, TX, 75075 2511
Phone
+1 469-925-0405
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