Child care center ·
1608 CANDLER DR, Arlington, TX 76011-2739 ·
License 221589- 747
Capacity 133. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 4 | — |
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
The school age classroom did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Only two of the six classrooms at the operation had emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams posted. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The director called the fire department and scheduled an inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Two children lacked the name and telephone number of the school that the child attends. (Note: School information was updated for both children during the inspection.) |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have the required updated playground checklist. The last checklist was dated for May 2021. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Six caregivers did not complete trainings in the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials One caregiver will need to complete prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment and SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was working at the operation prior to receiving a background check status result of eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible. The caregiver was placed in a classroom to help with ratios during the inspection. The caregiver was then removed and placed in a room to finish working on training and did not have access to children. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Multiple children files were no located during the inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined children while in care. The caregiver disciplined children by grabbing them by their arm and/or by their shirt. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The operation has not ordered the loose fill to maintain compliance after the last inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The paint is chipping on the windowsill in the toddler rooms. The vent on the wall has visible dirt present. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
During the inspection one child was observed using their personal Ipad throughout the inspection. Based on information gathered during the inspection the child is using the ipad for accommodations, that are not documented. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The bus driver did not display good judgement when they allowed a child to go inside a gas station alone. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on interviews with the director, caregivers, and the parent this standard was found to be deficiency. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill on two playgrounds were not maintained to the required depth. Cement was exposed under the slide. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License
It was determined that a staff person has transported children on bus runs, without a current driver's license. |
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| 3 | — |
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Current activity plans were not posted in the following classrooms: infant, pre-k, and school age. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had three caregiverse with 15 infants. There were 9 infants that were 0-11 months and 6 infants that were 12-17 months. The secificate age group was 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when the infant classroom sperated and two caregivers took the older infants to the other infant side and two caregivers stayed in the same area with the younger infants. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection reported stated the operation needed to clean the floors throughout. The floors were stained with dirt and grime throughout the kitchen. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill on the pre-k playground is 3 inches in depth. Minimum standards state that play structures five feet or less have to maintain a depth of six inches in loose fill. |
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| 3 | — |
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Two children's admission information did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child did not have a health statement on file. |
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| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2025, by the required date of 1/15/26. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
1203(5)- This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Through interviews with staff, it was determined that a caregiver used harsh tones with children and did not interact in a positive manner. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director and operation's driver did not have current transportation safety training. Both will need to complete 2 clock hours of transportation safety training. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Five of ten personnel records reviewed are missing trainings in child growth and development, curriculum and teacher interaction. |
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| 5 | — |
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child lacked authorization for emergency medical care. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
One sink in the three years bathroom did not have running water. The other sink had a faulty spout and when turned on would cause water to drip onto the floor. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The toddler playground needs to be maintained to ensure that loose fill is at the proper depth of 6 inches. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the amount of deficiencies cited today the director is not ensuring that the operation is being ran in compliance with minimum standards. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
A copy of the fire inspection was not made available for review |
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| 4 | — |
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not report to licensing withing 48 hours, an injury that required medical treatment. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The carpet in the schoolers room is stained, the furniture in the classrooms have visible dirt on them. The shelves in the rooms are cracked and chipping. Two buses were viewed with old food wrappers, empty bottles and misc. paper on the floor of the buses. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director does not have current training in one of the three trainings required for caring for children under the age of 24 months. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2201 - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Classrooms were observed to be not following the activity plan due to the children being out of control. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
A table in the larger playground had the top layer ripped and exposing sharp edges. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions were not current for 4 infants who are not yet on table food. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have an immunization record on file. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
A tricycle on the toddler playground was broken and cracked. |
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| 1 | — |
746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Three caregivers did not have a current TB test on file. |
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| 3 | — |
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Eight infants did not have current infant feeding instructions on file. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Six of ten personnel records reviewed are missing training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
While an incident report was done, the report was not complete and did not include all of the required information. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
1203(5)- This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Through interviews with staff, it was determined that a caregiver used harsh tones with children and did not interact in a positive manner. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Eight infants did not have current infant feeding instructions on file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director does not have current training in one of the three trainings required for caring for children under the age of 24 months. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
The school age classroom did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Two children lacked the name and telephone number of the school that the child attends. (Note: School information was updated for both children during the inspection.) |
Yes |
| 1 | — |
746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Three caregivers did not have a current TB test on file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The paint is chipping on the windowsill in the toddler rooms. The vent on the wall has visible dirt present. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions were not current for 4 infants who are not yet on table food. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child lacked authorization for emergency medical care. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
A tricycle on the toddler playground was broken and cracked. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
A table in the larger playground had the top layer ripped and exposing sharp edges. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection reported stated the operation needed to clean the floors throughout. The floors were stained with dirt and grime throughout the kitchen. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Only two of the six classrooms at the operation had emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams posted. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director and operation's driver did not have current transportation safety training. Both will need to complete 2 clock hours of transportation safety training. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
One sink in the three years bathroom did not have running water. The other sink had a faulty spout and when turned on would cause water to drip onto the floor. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the amount of deficiencies cited today the director is not ensuring that the operation is being ran in compliance with minimum standards. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on interviews with the director, caregivers, and the parent this standard was found to be deficiency. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
While an incident report was done, the report was not complete and did not include all of the required information. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child did not have a health statement on file. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
During the inspection one child was observed using their personal Ipad throughout the inspection. Based on information gathered during the inspection the child is using the ipad for accommodations, that are not documented. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License
It was determined that a staff person has transported children on bus runs, without a current driver's license. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill on the pre-k playground is 3 inches in depth. Minimum standards state that play structures five feet or less have to maintain a depth of six inches in loose fill. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had three caregiverse with 15 infants. There were 9 infants that were 0-11 months and 6 infants that were 12-17 months. The secificate age group was 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when the infant classroom sperated and two caregivers took the older infants to the other infant side and two caregivers stayed in the same area with the younger infants. |
Yes |
| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2025, by the required date of 1/15/26. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Two children's admission information did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Five of ten personnel records reviewed are missing trainings in child growth and development, curriculum and teacher interaction. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Six of ten personnel records reviewed are missing training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The carpet in the schoolers room is stained, the furniture in the classrooms have visible dirt on them. The shelves in the rooms are cracked and chipping. Two buses were viewed with old food wrappers, empty bottles and misc. paper on the floor of the buses. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Current activity plans were not posted in the following classrooms: infant, pre-k, and school age. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have an immunization record on file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
A copy of the fire inspection was not made available for review |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have the required updated playground checklist. The last checklist was dated for May 2021. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Six caregivers did not complete trainings in the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials One caregiver will need to complete prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment and SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The toddler playground needs to be maintained to ensure that loose fill is at the proper depth of 6 inches. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The operation has not ordered the loose fill to maintain compliance after the last inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The director called the fire department and scheduled an inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined children while in care. The caregiver disciplined children by grabbing them by their arm and/or by their shirt. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Multiple children files were no located during the inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2201 - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Classrooms were observed to be not following the activity plan due to the children being out of control. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The bus driver did not display good judgement when they allowed a child to go inside a gas station alone. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was working at the operation prior to receiving a background check status result of eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible. The caregiver was placed in a classroom to help with ratios during the inspection. The caregiver was then removed and placed in a room to finish working on training and did not have access to children. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill on two playgrounds were not maintained to the required depth. Cement was exposed under the slide. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not report to licensing withing 48 hours, an injury that required medical treatment. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the amount of deficiencies cited today the director is not ensuring that the operation is being ran in compliance with minimum standards. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had three caregiverse with 15 infants. There were 9 infants that were 0-11 months and 6 infants that were 12-17 months. The secificate age group was 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when the infant classroom sperated and two caregivers took the older infants to the other infant side and two caregivers stayed in the same area with the younger infants. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
A table in the larger playground had the top layer ripped and exposing sharp edges. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Two children's admission information did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Six of ten personnel records reviewed are missing training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The carpet in the schoolers room is stained, the furniture in the classrooms have visible dirt on them. The shelves in the rooms are cracked and chipping. Two buses were viewed with old food wrappers, empty bottles and misc. paper on the floor of the buses. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Current activity plans were not posted in the following classrooms: infant, pre-k, and school age. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The bus driver did not display good judgement when they allowed a child to go inside a gas station alone. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
The school age classroom did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child did not have a health statement on file. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on interviews with the director, caregivers, and the parent this standard was found to be deficiency. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Multiple children files were no located during the inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have the required updated playground checklist. The last checklist was dated for May 2021. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2201 - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Classrooms were observed to be not following the activity plan due to the children being out of control. |
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136 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.
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