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Licensed Center in FORT WORTH, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 14, 1991

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5228 PERSHING AVE, FORT WORTH, TX 76107 4828
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 14, 1991
Operation number: 403144
Licensed capacity: 100 children
Ages served: Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu · 09:05 AM-02:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	6
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,625
Citations recorded	8
Record covers	December 8, 2021 – April 22, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

Medium High	6
Medium	1
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 22, 20262 citations recorded2 of 647 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

One out of ten children's records did not have up to date immunizations to review at time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High

One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a complete food allergy emergency plan available for review at time of inspection. Plan did not have a health care professional signature. Medication required for plan was expired.

Correction verified by the state on May 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 6, 20251 citation recorded1 of 607 standards cited at this visit

746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High

One child with food allergy indicated on admission paperwork did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by health care professional available for review at time of inspection. Corrected at inspection when parent submitted plan to operation.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 642 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentJanuary 16, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

The operation failed to report the number of staff who left the program in 2023 by the required date of January 15, 2024.

Correction verified by the state on January 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 609 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 1, 20223 citations recorded3 of 760 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High

Five staff members did not have current annual training in SIDs, Shaken Baby and Brain Development.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration dateRisk level: Medium High

One medication had expired.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

One food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 8, 20211 citation recorded1 of 359 standards cited at this visit

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

One child did not have a Food Allergy Plan on file.

Correction verified by the state on January 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.