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Texas HHSC records list 17 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 7, 2026.
The same records list 42 cited deficiencies dated February 11, 2025 to August 7, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 8 High, 16 Medium High, 18 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 7 corrected at inspection, 35 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 35 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 42 cited deficiencies for Play Academy Arlington LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 16 Medium High, 18 Medium).
Records list 17 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-07.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 8 |
| Medium High | 16 |
| Medium | 18 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-08-07 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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 at inspection
2026-08-07 · 746.1203(3)(C) · Medium High
Janitorial duties
Upon arrival caregivers were sweeping and moppin in 2 classrooms with children present. This was corrected at inspection by having them stop.
Corrected at inspection
2026-08-07 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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 at inspection
2026-08-07 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-08-07 · 746.1203(3)(C) · Medium High
Janitorial duties
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Upon arrival caregivers were sweeping and moppin in 2 classrooms with children present. This was corrected at inspection by having them stop.
2026-08-07 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-05-18 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
CPSC form was not updated annually with a date of 2/5/2025. This was corrected at inspection.
2026-05-18 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
18-23 month classroom were observed eating gold fish on the table surface. This was corrected at inspection.
2026-05-18 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-03-24 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-03-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-03-20 · 746.2805(8) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-27. Correction verified: 2026-03-30.
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.
2026-03-03 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-13. Correction verified: 2026-03-06.
During the monitoring inspection, the fire inspection expired on 12/3/2024.
2026-02-25 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-25. Correction verified: 2026-03-03.
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.
2025-11-13 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-14. Correction verified: 2025-11-14.
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.
2025-11-07 · 746.2207(c)(2) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-07. Correction verified: 2025-11-13.
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.
2025-08-12 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-26. Correction verified: 2025-08-26.
During the monitoring visit, the CPR was completed online.
2025-08-12 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-22. Correction verified: 2025-08-25.
During the follow-up visit, there were two children without up-to-date shot records.
2025-08-12 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-15. Correction verified: 2025-08-19.
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.
2025-07-01 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-31. Correction verified: 2025-07-21.
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.
2025-07-01 · 746.2409(a)(10) · Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-03. Correction verified: 2025-07-09.
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.
2025-06-30 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-14. Correction verified: 2025-07-17.
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.
2025-06-20 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-23. Correction verified: 2025-06-25.
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.
2025-06-20 · 746.4751(d) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-27. Correction verified: 2025-06-29.
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have the monthly daily ground checklist available for review.
2025-06-20 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-27. Correction verified: 2025-06-29.
During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for fire, lockdown, or sheltering drills.
2025-06-20 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-20. Correction verified: 2025-06-25.
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.
2025-06-20 · 746.5537(a)(3) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-27. Correction verified: 2025-06-29.
During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for carbon monoxide detection.
2025-06-20 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-23. Correction verified: 2025-06-25.
During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom had six children in the classroom with one caregiver. The specific age is 10 months.
2025-06-20 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-20. Correction verified: 2025-06-25.
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.
2025-06-20 · 746.2507(7) · Medium
Activities for Toddlers - Provide Social and Emotional Development
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-27. Correction verified: 2025-06-25.
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.
2025-06-20 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-27. Correction verified: 2025-06-29.
During the monitoring visit, the grass is overgrown on the playground, and weeds are growing inside of the playground structure under the tire mulch.
2025-05-29 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-05. Correction verified: 2025-06-05.
During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.
2025-05-29 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-12. Correction verified: 2025-06-16.
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.
2025-05-29 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-05. Correction verified: 2025-06-05.
During the follow up visit, there was one child who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.
2025-05-29 · 746.611(a)(3) · Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-05. Correction verified: 2025-06-05.
During the visit, the follow up visit there were two children who did not have the health care statement signed by the parent.
2025-05-15 · 746.611(a)(3) · Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-27. Correction verified: 2025-05-29.
During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare statement signed by the parent.
2025-05-15 · 746.2405(5) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-27. Correction verified: 2025-05-29.
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.
2025-05-15 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-27. Correction verified: 2025-05-29.
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.
2025-05-15 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-27. Correction verified: 2025-05-29.
During the monitoring visit, there were one child who did not have immunization records available for review.
2025-05-15 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-27. Correction verified: 2025-05-29.
During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.
2025-05-15 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-27. Correction verified: 2025-05-29.
During the monitoring visit, there were five children who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.
2025-05-15 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-27. Correction verified: 2025-05-29.
During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare information section completed on the application.
2025-05-15 · 746.2505(2) · Medium High
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-27. Correction verified: 2025-05-29.
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.
2025-02-11 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-21. Correction verified: 2025-02-20.
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.
2025-02-11 · 746.3701(10) · Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-21. Correction verified: 2025-02-24.
The television in the school age is classroom is currently sitting on a table.
2025-02-11 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-21. Correction verified: 2025-02-20.
The operation did not have a gas inspection available for review during the monitoring visit.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1497383
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.