ACTIVE POOR Compliance

Childcare Network #197

717 W STEPHENS ST, ARLINGTON, TX 76017

License #1358766 | Expires: Oct 3, 2011

Day Care Center
Type
144
Capacity
31
Inspections
11
Violations

Compliance Summary

4
Critical
5
Serious
2
Moderate
0
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Jan 2, 2026 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 30, 2025 OTHER Violations Found 2
Mar 31, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Jan 31, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jan 24, 2025 OTHER Compliant 0
Dec 23, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 19, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 1
Dec 5, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Nov 25, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
Oct 31, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Oct 30, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
Aug 8, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Aug 8, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
Aug 7, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
Jun 7, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jun 6, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
Apr 25, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Dec 27, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 11, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 7, 2023 OTHER Compliant 0
May 22, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 18, 2023 OTHER Compliant 0
Apr 14, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 13, 2023 OTHER Compliant 0
Apr 10, 2023 OTHER Violations Found 1
Nov 11, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
Jul 13, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Oct 1, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Aug 31, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jul 27, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Mar 31, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0

Violation Details

Critical Corrected

The operation did not report timely to licensing about allegations of an incident that placed a child at risk.

Corrected: Jan 5, 2026

Critical Corrected

The operation did not communicate timely with the parent about an incident that placed a child at risk.

Corrected: Jan 5, 2026

Serious Corrected

There are 2 spots on the playground where landscape netting is exposed - presenting a potential tripping hazard.

Corrected: Apr 7, 2025

Serious Corrected

There was no loose-fill surfacing under a slide/climber. The highest platform is over 2ft but under 5ft - therefore the surfacing requirement must be maintained at a 6 inch depth. *Note: Director will ensure children do not play on the structure until correction is made.

Corrected: Apr 7, 2025

Critical Corrected

It was determined that a child got out of the playground and wandered off of the operation's property. The child was returned to the operation by a bystander.

Corrected: Jan 17, 2025

Moderate Corrected

The written feeding instrutions for 4 infant children had not been updated within the last 30 days. (These infants are not yet on table food)

Corrected: Apr 29, 2024

Moderate Corrected

One child's file lacked documentation of current immunizations.

Corrected: May 9, 2024

Critical Corrected

Based on information obtained during the investigation, a lack of supervision was determined. During outdoor playtime, a child got out of the fence gate and into the grassy area between the fence and sidewalk. The child was retrieved promptly by staff.

Corrected: May 8, 2023

Serious Corrected

The following hazards were noted on the outdoor playgound area & are in need of maintenance: (photos taken) *Landscape netting has surfaced in the front area of the Pre-School playground - presenting a tripping hazard *Concrete under the picnic table on Pre-School playground is broken and uneven - presenting a tripping hazard *A tree stump is protruding & the area around it is sunken in - presenting a tripping hazard

Corrected: Sep 2, 2022

Serious Corrected

The mulch on the Young Achievers playground measured between 2 to 4 inches and does not meet the 9 inch depth that is required, due to the highest play surface being over 5ft in height. (photo taken) * (Note: Director stated the children will not use this equipment until the mulch has been replenished)

Corrected: Aug 17, 2021

Serious Corrected

The paint on the outdoor playground walls has become weathered and is chipping in various spots that are accessible to children. (photo taken)

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.