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Play Academy Arlington LLC

Licensed Center · Arlington, Tarrant County, TX · Operation No. 1810314

Play Academy Arlington LLC holds a Full Permit issued March 11, 2026. In the state's 60-month public window it has 17 inspections on record with 42 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
March 11, 2026
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
168 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1901 E Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010-1307
The 60-month record
17
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
42
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 8 · Medium High 16 · Medium 18 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Aug 7, 2026 Inspection 3
May 18, 2026 Inspection 3
Mar 30, 2026 Inspection 0
Mar 24, 2026 Inspection 1
Mar 20, 2026 Report 1
Mar 3, 2026 Inspection 1
Feb 25, 2026 Inspection 1
Feb 4, 2026 Inspection 0
Dec 17, 2025 Inspection 0
Nov 13, 2025 Inspection 1
Nov 7, 2025 Inspection 1
Aug 12, 2025 Inspection 3
Jul 1, 2025 Inspection 2
Jun 30, 2025 Report 1
Jun 25, 2025 Inspection 0
Jun 20, 2025 Inspection 9
May 29, 2025 Inspection 4
May 15, 2025 Inspection 8
Feb 11, 2025 Inspection 3
Deficiency records
August 7, 2026 Standard § 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 7, 2026
August 7, 2026 Standard § 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Upon arrival caregivers were sweeping and moppin in 2 classrooms with children present. This was corrected at inspection by having them stop.
Corrected: August 7, 2026
August 7, 2026 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 7, 2026
May 18, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
CPSC form was not updated annually with a date of 2/5/2025. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected: May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026 Standard § 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
18-23 month classroom were observed eating gold fish on the table surface. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected: May 18, 2026
March 24, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 24, 2026
March 20, 2026 Standard § 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 27, 2026
March 3, 2026 Standard § 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring inspection, the fire inspection expired on 12/3/2024.
Corrected: March 13, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 25, 2026
November 13, 2025 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 14, 2025
November 7, 2025 Standard § 746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 7, 2025
August 12, 2025 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring visit, the CPR was completed online.
Corrected: August 26, 2025
August 12, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 15, 2025
August 12, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the follow-up visit, there were two children without up-to-date shot records.
Corrected: August 22, 2025
July 1, 2025 Standard § 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 3, 2025
July 1, 2025 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 31, 2025
June 30, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 14, 2025
June 20, 2025 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for fire, lockdown, or sheltering drills.
Corrected: June 27, 2025
June 20, 2025 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom had six children in the classroom with one caregiver. The specific age is 10 months.
Corrected: June 23, 2025
June 20, 2025 Standard § 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 20, 2025
June 20, 2025 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring visit, the grass is overgrown on the playground, and weeds are growing inside of the playground structure under the tire mulch.
Corrected: June 27, 2025
June 20, 2025 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 20, 2025
June 20, 2025 Standard § 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have the monthly daily ground checklist available for review.
Corrected: June 27, 2025
June 20, 2025 Standard § 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for carbon monoxide detection.
Corrected: June 27, 2025
June 20, 2025 Standard § 746.2507(7) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Social and Emotional Development
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 27, 2025
June 20, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 23, 2025
May 29, 2025 Standard § 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the follow up visit, there was one child who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.
Corrected: June 5, 2025
May 29, 2025 Standard § 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
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the visit, the follow up visit there were two children who did not have the health care statement signed by the parent.
Corrected: June 5, 2025
May 29, 2025 Standard § 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.
Corrected: June 5, 2025
May 29, 2025 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 12, 2025
May 15, 2025 Standard § 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.
Corrected: May 27, 2025
May 15, 2025 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 27, 2025
May 15, 2025 Standard § 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare information section completed on the application.
Corrected: May 27, 2025
May 15, 2025 Standard § 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring visit, there were five children who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.
Corrected: May 27, 2025
May 15, 2025 Standard § 746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 27, 2025
May 15, 2025 Standard § 746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 27, 2025
May 15, 2025 Standard § 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring visit, there were one child who did not have immunization records available for review.
Corrected: May 27, 2025
May 15, 2025 Standard § 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
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare statement signed by the parent.
Corrected: May 27, 2025
February 11, 2025 Standard § 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The television in the school age is classroom is currently sitting on a table.
Corrected: February 21, 2025
February 11, 2025 Standard § 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 21, 2025
February 11, 2025 Standard § 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a gas inspection available for review during the monitoring visit.
Corrected: February 21, 2025
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