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North Arlington KinderCare
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: 1608 CANDLER DR, Arlington, TX 76011
County: Tarrant County
Phone: (817) 265-3369
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 133 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 221589- 747
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 16, 1987
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 221589- 747 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 20 inspections
- 14 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 18 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 6, Medium 7, Medium Low 1)
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 22, 2022 to July 15, 2026, newest first: 46 visits and 44 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.
July 15, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 9, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 9, 2026 · Correction verified: June 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children in care have known food allergies with FARE forms not signed by the physician.
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 13, 2026 · Correction verified: July 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Multiple children files were no located during the inspection.
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 9, 2026 · Correction verified: June 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 9, 2026 · Correction verified: June 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Only two of the six classrooms at the operation had emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams posted.
746.5015(a) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Not Used On or Near Hard, Slippery Surface
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 9, 2026 · Correction verified: June 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection multiple children were observed using a sprinkler on/near concrete.
June 3, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 18, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 18, 2026 · Correction verified: June 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A copy of the fire inspection was not made available for review
May 18, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 14, 2026 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2026 · Correction verified: June 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The bus driver did not have adequate supervision when they allowed a child to go into a gas station alone. They were unable to intervene if necessary.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2026 · Correction verified: June 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The bus driver did not display good judgement when they allowed a child to go inside a gas station alone.
May 4, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
April 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 20, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not report to licensing withing 48 hours, an injury that required medical treatment.
April 7, 2026 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.2201 - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 8, 2026 · Correction verified: May 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 8, 2026 · Correction verified: May 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
March 12, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 9, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 13, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 12, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2026 · Correction verified: March 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that a staff person has transported children on bus runs, without a current driver's license.
January 16, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 21, 2026 · Correction verified: January 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2025, by the required date of 1/15/26.
January 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 14, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
January 12, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 26, 2026 · Correction verified: March 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
While an incident report was done, the report was not complete and did not include all of the required information.
December 19, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 15, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
December 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 11, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
November 24, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 21, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
October 14, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 15, 2025 · Correction verified: October 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Written feeding instructions were not current for 4 infants who are not yet on table food.
June 26, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 24, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
June 24, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 20, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
April 21, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 17, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
November 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 21, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 21, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 12, 2023 · Correction verified: December 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six of ten personnel records reviewed are missing training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 12, 2023 · Correction verified: December 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Five of ten personnel records reviewed are missing trainings in child growth and development, curriculum and teacher interaction.
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 12, 2023 · Correction verified: December 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director does not have current training in one of the three trainings required for caring for children under the age of 24 months.
August 23, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 8, 2023 · Inspection · 9 citations
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A tricycle on the toddler playground was broken and cracked.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2023 · Correction verified: August 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the amount of deficiencies cited today the director is not ensuring that the operation is being ran in compliance with minimum standards.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The paint is chipping on the windowsill in the toddler rooms. The vent on the wall has visible dirt present.
746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The health inspection reported stated the operation needed to clean the floors throughout. The floors were stained with dirt and grime throughout the kitchen.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2023 · Correction verified: August 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The director called the fire department and scheduled an inspection.
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2023 · Correction verified: August 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2023 · Correction verified: August 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toddler playground needs to be maintained to ensure that loose fill is at the proper depth of 6 inches.
May 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 26, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
September 14, 2022 · Inspection · 11 citations
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 16, 2022 · Correction verified: September 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Current activity plans were not posted in the following classrooms: infant, pre-k, and school age.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2022 · Correction verified: September 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child did not have an immunization record on file.
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 16, 2022 · Correction verified: September 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child lacked authorization for emergency medical care.
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2022 · Correction verified: September 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Eight infants did not have current infant feeding instructions on file.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2022 · Correction verified: September 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 20, 2022 · Correction verified: September 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's admission information did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility.
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 16, 2022 · Correction verified: September 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2022 · Correction verified: September 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The school age classroom did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2022 · Correction verified: September 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child did not have a health statement on file.
746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2022 · Correction verified: September 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three caregivers did not have a current TB test on file.
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.)
August 4, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 3, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 30, 2022 · Correction verified: September 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 23, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 24, 2022 · Correction verified: June 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not ordered the loose fill to maintain compliance after the last inspection.
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)
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.
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 10, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 24, 2022 · Correction verified: May 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A table in the larger playground had the top layer ripped and exposing sharp edges.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 24, 2022 · Correction verified: May 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Loose fill on two playgrounds were not maintained to the required depth. Cement was exposed under the slide.
May 7, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
February 22, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.