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Childcare center · Arlington, TX
Lionheart Children's Academy -LABC
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: 2912 LITTLE RD, Arlington, TX 76016
County: Tarrant County
Phone: (817) 768-6865
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 250 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1544767
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 19, 2015
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.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 24 inspections
- 14 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 14 citations from these visits (risk level: High 10, Medium High 3, Medium 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 December 8, 2021 to October 22, 2026, newest first: 74 visits and 35 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.
October 22, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 1, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 28, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
July 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 6, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
May 27, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
May 27, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 4, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 8, 2026 · Correction verified: May 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has two known controlling person's who have not been updated including the director.
May 1, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 5, 2026 · Correction verified: May 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the clothing causing them to fall in attempt to redirect.
February 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 12, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 8, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
December 19, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 26, 2025 · Correction verified: January 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Orientation to the child-care center was not completed before having acessing to the children for a substitute caregiver.
December 18, 2025 · 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: February 17, 2026 · Correction verified: February 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver left a child on the playground unsupervised between 10-12 minutes.
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2026 · Correction verified: February 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A substitute caregiver hired by the operation did not comply with the minimum standards while working at the operation.
October 21, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 23, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 22, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 20, 2025 · Correction verified: October 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver failed to report concerns of abuse to the department of family a protective service.
September 5, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 4, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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: October 2, 2025 · Correction verified: September 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was left unsupervised in a hallway for approximately 2 minutes.
March 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 24, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 7, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
January 31, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 7, 2025 · Correction verified: February 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed asleep at naptime.
December 27, 2024 · Assessment · 1 citation
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 3, 2025 · Correction verified: January 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
December 18, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 20, 2025 · Correction verified: January 31, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm leaving a bruise.
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 20, 2025 · Correction verified: January 31, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver did not demonstrate patience when relating to children in the classroom.
December 18, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 16, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 19, 2025 · Correction verified: February 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregiver did not show good judgement by tugging/ arguing on/over a blanket with a child.
December 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 9, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 28, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 24, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
May 31, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 16, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
April 29, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 25, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2024 · Correction verified: May 31, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not show proper self-control when redirecting a child.
February 8, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 15, 2024 · Correction verified: February 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two hours of renew annual transportation safety training is needed for all drivers and director.
June 28, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 26, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
June 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 24, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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 22, 2023 · Correction verified: June 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
May 12, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 11, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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 7, 2023 · Correction verified: June 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
April 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 11, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 4, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 31, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 3 citations
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 19, 2023 · Correction verified: April 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A substitute caregiver served a child with food that he/she allergic to.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 19, 2023 · Correction verified: April 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 19, 2023 · Correction verified: April 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The assistant director did not make a good judgment by not provide a thorough orientation and/or provide enough information in order for a substitute caregiver to conduct the job efficiently. As result, the substitute caregiver unknowingly serves a child food that he/she allergic to.
March 10, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 3, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
March 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 28, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2023 · Correction verified: April 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children confirmed that a caregiver slapped kids' hand and yell at them when they are not listening.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2023 · Correction verified: April 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not use good judgment when yelling and hitting children's hand as type of discipline.
February 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 8, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2023 · Correction verified: March 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
February 8, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2023 · Correction verified: March 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2023 · Correction verified: March 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
January 5, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
December 20, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 19, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
December 16, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 23, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 22, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 5 citations
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 21, 2022 · Correction verified: January 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not make the parents aware of an incident that placed their children at risk on the day it occurred, notifying them three days later.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 21, 2022 · Correction verified: January 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. Two children were unsupervised for eight minutes when they left the classroom without the caregiver's knowledge.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 21, 2022 · Correction verified: January 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not report an incident that placed two children at risk within the required two calendar-day time frame.
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 21, 2022 · Correction verified: January 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The classroom had a period of inactivity for 19 minutes.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 21, 2022 · Correction verified: January 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver and a member of management did not demonstrate good judgment when they did not notify the parent of an incident that took place 38 minutes prior to the parent arriving for a family event.
October 27, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 25, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2022 · Correction verified: November 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be in deficient. A caregiver was not using good judgment while using her feet with shoe on to pat a child's back to get the child to sleep. Other two caregivers witnessed the action but did not say anything to the caregiver or report to the management.
746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2022 · Correction verified: November 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be in deficient. Three caregivers did not know it was considered a form of prohibited discipline when using one's foot to pat on a child's back to get the child to go to sleep.
September 14, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
July 25, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2022 · Correction verified: September 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
July 8, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 26, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2022 · Correction verified: July 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was observed that the blue mats used for napping were not marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side.
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2022 · Correction verified: July 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was observed that children's blanket and sleeping pack are on the floor. Some of the blankets were touching each other.
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2022 · Correction verified: July 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was observed that blue mats in the classroom were not label with child's name or number system.
May 23, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
April 13, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 15, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
December 8, 2021 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 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.