2026-08-04 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Several classrooms had covers missing from plugs. This was corrected at inspection when covers were placed in all outlets that were missing.
Corrected at inspection
Childcare Network #197
Licensed Center
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Arlington / Tarrant / 76017
- Street address
- 717 W Stephens St
- Phone
- (817) 557-6905
- Capacity
- 144
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- February 24, 2026
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 20, 2026.
The same records list 5 cited deficiencies dated May 27, 2026 to August 4, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 2 Medium High).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 3 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 3 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
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Summary of the record
This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.
Texas Health and Human Services records list 5 cited deficiencies for Childcare Network #197 in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 2 Medium High).
Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-20.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 2 |
| Medium | 0 |
| 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.
Recent citations in the summary window
2026-08-04 · 746.2401(6) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
The door separating the infant and preschool classrooms had a large gap beneath it. Preschool children were observed pushing small toys under the door into the infant room. An infant was observed retrieving one of the toys and was observed with the toy completely inside their…
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-12
2026-07-07 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not wash an infant hands after a diaper change.
Corrected at inspection
Full citation history from HHSC (5)
2026-08-04 · 746.2401(6) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-12. Correction verified: 2026-08-20.
The door separating the infant and preschool classrooms had a large gap beneath it. Preschool children were observed pushing small toys under the door into the infant room. An infant was observed retrieving one of the toys and was observed with the toy completely inside their mouth. The gap beneath the door allowed items to pass freely between classrooms, creating a potential choking hazard for infants.
2026-08-04 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-08-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Several classrooms had covers missing from plugs. This was corrected at inspection when covers were placed in all outlets that were missing.
2026-07-07 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver did not wash an infant hands after a diaper change.
2026-05-27 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-25. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used a form of prohibited punishment when she grabbed a child from behind in order to divert behavior.
2026-05-27 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-25. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used profane language while in the presence of children while actively supervising.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1524453
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.