Texas records · TARRANT County · ARLINGTON

Childcare Network #197

Licensed Center in ARLINGTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 24, 2026

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 717 W STEPHENS ST, ARLINGTON, TX 76017 5810
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 24, 2026
Operation number: 1830504
Licensed capacity: 144 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	6
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	1,875
Citations recorded	5
Record covers	February 6, 2026 – August 20, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 4, 20262 citations recorded2 of 605 standards cited at this visit

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High

Several classrooms had covers missing from plugs. This was corrected at inspection when covers were placed in all outlets that were missing.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionJuly 7, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver did not wash an infant hands after a diaper change.

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

InspectionJune 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 10, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 27, 2026Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane LanguageRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,263 standards cited at this visit

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