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Arlington, TX 76001 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Benafsha Walizada is a home daycare in Arlington, Texas. It is registered with the state (since July 22, 2024), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Not listed |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Benafsha Walizada has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Tarrant County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 30, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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747.801(14) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
“Operation has not notified parents that the operation does not carry liability insurance.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
“The operation did not have a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“Operation did not have parents rights avaliable for review or inside operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Operation did not have promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F in operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
“Operational policies did not have:Instructions on how a parent may access the: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
747.2805(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
“A 2 year old was seen sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver move the child.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
747.2104(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“Activity schedule lacks a minimum of two daily opportunities for outdoor play, weather permitting, in which a child makes use of both small and large muscles.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“None of the 4 records reviewed had health statements.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
747.2405(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
“A 2 year old was seen sleeping in a crib with a bottle. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver remove the bottle.”
Corrected during the visit
747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
“The operation did not have a smoke detector.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“Operation did not have safe sleep policy.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
747.905(2) - Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
“Operation did not have signed documentation that orientation with household member had been completed.This was corrected at inspection by having the household member complete the form.”
Corrected during the visit
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Operation did not have completed CPSC form. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
747.801(4) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
“The operation did not have menu avaliable for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“Operation did not have emergency prepardness plan.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“Operation did not have sign in and out logs avaliable for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“Operation did not have any safety documentation completed at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
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Arlington, TX 76001 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Arlington, TX 76001 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Arlington, TX 76001 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Arlington, TX 76001 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Arlington, TX 76001 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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FAQ
Yes. Benafsha Walizada is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued July 22, 2024. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 30, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 17 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (682) 270-3241 to ask.
(682) 270-3241.
Arlington, TX 76001. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.