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Play Academy Arlington LLC
A licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1901 E ABRAM ST, Arlington, TX 76010
County: Tarrant County
Phone: (682) 248-3218
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 168 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1810314
Permit: Full Permit, issued March 11, 2026
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 19 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 42 citations from these visits (risk level: High 8, Medium High 16, Medium 18)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from February 11, 2025 to November 6, 2026, newest first: 21 visits and 42 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
November 6, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 7, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection, the operation grouped a 1 year old child with the oldest child being 6 and total kids being 14. This was corrected at inspection after children were picked up.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection, a 1 year old was engagad in screen time. This was corrected at inspection once the child was picked up from care.
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Upon arrival caregivers were sweeping and moppin in 2 classrooms with children present. This was corrected at inspection by having them stop.
May 18, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
18-23 month classroom were observed eating gold fish on the table surface. This was corrected at inspection.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
CPSC form was not updated annually with a date of 2/5/2025. This was corrected at inspection.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection the infant room was out of ratio with 5 to 1 caregiver, and the 2's room was out of ratio with 13 to 1. This was corrected at inspection by transitioning children.
March 30, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 24, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection, 2's caregiver did not have an active background check and had direct access to the children. The caregiver left the operation. This was corrected at inspection.
March 20, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2026 · Correction verified: March 30, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was found that the caregivers utilized the highchair not only for feeding purposes, but also as a method to manage the child's behavior.
March 3, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 13, 2026 · Correction verified: March 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection, the fire inspection expired on 12/3/2024.
February 25, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 25, 2026 · Correction verified: March 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, the television was on in the classroom. There were four children present, and two of the children were 9 months and 10 months old. The two other children were 2 years old. The caregiver turned the television off upon request from the inspector.
February 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
December 17, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 13, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2025 · Correction verified: November 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the follow up visit, there were two caregivers with pending background checks. The caregivers were not able to leave the operation due to being out of ratio. The caregivers were located in the infant and toddler classroom.
November 7, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2025 · Correction verified: November 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the initial visit, the infant classroom had one infant, age 20 mos., watching screen time on an iPad in the classroom. The caregiver removed the device upon request from the inspector.
August 12, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2025 · Correction verified: August 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the follow-up visit, there were two children without up-to-date shot records.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 15, 2025 · Correction verified: August 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, there was one infant who did not have an up-to-date feeding form available for review. The last form completed was in June.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2025 · Correction verified: August 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, the CPR was completed online.
July 1, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2025 · Correction verified: July 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the visit, two caregivers did not have CPR/first aid certificates. One caregiver certificate for CPR/first aid has expired. The second caregiver did not have the CPR/first aid certificate available for review.
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 3, 2025 · Correction verified: July 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the visit, the infant classroom had three cribs not labeled with the infants's names. On one crib, the infant's name on the outside was incorrect.
June 30, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 14, 2025 · Correction verified: July 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not provide the feedings to a young child at the schedule time request in between feedings from the written feeding form signed by the parent.
June 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 20, 2025 · Inspection · 9 citations
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: June 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for fire, lockdown, or sheltering drills.
746.2507(7) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Social and Emotional Development
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: June 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitor visit, the toddler classroom has shelves but limited toys. The classroom does not have toys available for social-emotional, fine motor, or art activities or manipulatives, and the bookshelf is turned toward the wall.
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2025 · Correction verified: June 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, there was an infant in the restrictive device for twenty-five minutes. The caregiver removed the infant upon the director's request.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 23, 2025 · Correction verified: June 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, the operation had four cleaning supply bottles that were not labeled in the pre-K classroom, infant classroom, and toddler classroom.
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: June 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for carbon monoxide detection.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2025 · Correction verified: June 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, there was an infant in the high chair that the caregiver was feeding. The safety straps were not on the infant in the highchair. Upon request, the caregiver added the straps to the infants.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 23, 2025 · Correction verified: June 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom had six children in the classroom with one caregiver. The specific age is 10 months.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: June 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, the grass is overgrown on the playground, and weeds are growing inside of the playground structure under the tire mulch.
746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: June 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have the monthly daily ground checklist available for review.
May 29, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2025 · Correction verified: June 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2025 · Correction verified: June 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the visit, the follow up visit there were two children who did not have the health care statement signed by the parent.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2025 · Correction verified: June 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the follow up visit, there was one child who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 12, 2025 · Correction verified: June 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the follow up visit, the director was not able to present any trainings, affidavits, first aid, or personal records. I was not able to review caregivers' CPR/first aid documents, child care center personal information records, or affidavits.
May 15, 2025 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2025 · Correction verified: May 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare statement signed by the parent.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2025 · Correction verified: May 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, the director was not able to present any trainings, affidavits, CPR/first aid, or personal records. I was not able to review caregivers' CPR/first aid documents, child care center personal information records, or affidavits.
746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2025 · Correction verified: May 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom did not have toys available for infants to explore at eye level or during floor time. The director said they will get toys from the closet as needed for infants.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2025 · Correction verified: May 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, there were one child who did not have immunization records available for review.
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2025 · Correction verified: May 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2025 · Correction verified: May 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare information section completed on the application.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2025 · Correction verified: May 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, there were five children who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2025 · Correction verified: May 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring visit, the toddler classroom shelves for toys were empty. The caregivers grabbed toys from a closet for the children to play with in the classroom at the table.
February 11, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2025 · Correction verified: February 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the name and address of the place the operation will relocate in case of an emergency in the emergency preparedness plan.
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2025 · Correction verified: February 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a gas inspection available for review during the monitoring visit.
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2025 · Correction verified: February 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The television in the school age is classroom is currently sitting on a table.
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