Nicole McFadden
Arlington, TX 76014 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brown's Earlybird Academy 4
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Brown's Earlybird Academy 4
Brown's Earlybird Academy 4 is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 14, 2022, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brown's Earlybird Academy 4 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for Brown's Earlybird Academy 4
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1729253
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 14 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 1
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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- Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
“Two 12-month old infants were observed in a bouncer as a way to sleep during naptime. The caregiver moved them to mats and patted backs to sooth them to sleep.-”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The caregiver moved the chlid to their crib after being asked too.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“The nap room was observed to be over ratio by one child- there were three infants and five children ages 2 through 4 years old. The total number of children in care at the facility was twelve.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
Jul 29, 2026Visit1 rule cited
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
“The operation's Secretary of State registration status is inactive.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The playground structure has chipping paint. There is a plastic mirror that was struck and has pieces of broken shards.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One of the five staff members does not have a notarized affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One of the six children's records reviewed does not have a completed emergency medical authorization on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Two of the six staff members do not have the required 24 hours of annual training in required topics.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Two of the six children's records reviewed do not have a preschool health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The operation director does not have the required 30 hours of annual training in required topics.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The playground structure has chipped and chipping paint. One of the toilets in the girls restroom is not in working order.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not have a current fire inspection, the inspection was last completed on 09/19/2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
- May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two of the six staff members i missing annual training in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The playground structure's loose fill needs to be replenished.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The playground grounds has exposed tarp that is a tripping hazard. The playground structure has chipped paint.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director and the van driver are missing current annual training in transportation.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025
- Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“The person left in charge during the 07/15/2024 Department of Family and Protective Services investigation inspection had provisional eligibility on their background check. A provision listed precludes the individual from being left in charge of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2024
Show 25 earlier visits
- Jul 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child first aid certification available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child CPR certification availalble for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Five operation staff files do not have current preventing and responding to food allergies on available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The playground structure has exposed black tarp coming up from underneath the wood chips, causing tripping hazards. The playground structure also has chipping green paint, this presents as a safety hazard to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
May 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Five operation staff files were observed to not have current preventing and responding to food allergies on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child CPR certification.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child first aid certification.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The playground structure has exposed black tarp coming up from underneath the wood chips, causing tripping hazards.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
- Sep 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A health inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2023
May 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“I observed a 7-week-old infant swaddled in a crib asleep during my walkthrough.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“I observed 3 children, ages 16m, 19m, and 20m, in an activity table without the use of safety straps.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
- May 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“I observed 3 infants, ages 3mo, 9mo, and 15mo asleep in restrictive devices.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
Apr 18, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“Caregivers did not supervise the playground properly, resulting in an injury that was not observed.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023
- Jan 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“It was observed that the black liner exposed on the the playground surface and may cause tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
- Sep 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- May 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Four of four children's records reviewed still did not have emergency contact address on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2022
Mar 10, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Two of four children's records reviewed did not have a completed health statement on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2022
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“The infant room had children ages 2 months through 22 months in one room. This was a 20 month age gap.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2022
746.1105(2) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
“Four of files reviewed did not have current TB test on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2022
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A 5 month old child was observed in the bucket seat without a strap being used.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Four of four children's records reviewed did not have emergency contact address on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2022
- Feb 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 9, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director/driver did not have current transportation training. The training expired in September 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The written operation policy did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The written emergency preparedness plan did not include #4 and #5.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The vehicle that the operation is planning to use does not have a child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Brown's Earlybird Academy 4
Is Brown's Earlybird Academy 4 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 14, 2022.
When was Brown's Earlybird Academy 4 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brown's Earlybird Academy 4 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 8 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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.
How many children can Brown's Earlybird Academy 4 care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Brown's Earlybird Academy 4 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brown's Earlybird Academy 4's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brown's Earlybird Academy 4 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 274-1650 to ask.
What is Brown's Earlybird Academy 4's phone number?
(817) 274-1650.
Where is Brown's Earlybird Academy 4?
2499 S Collins St, Arlington, TX 76014. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Texan's of Arlington, 0.1 miles away.