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Center for Transforming Lives ACDC
- licensed capacity
- 179
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $220
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About Center for Transforming Lives ACDC
Center for Transforming Lives ACDC is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 10, 2012, for up to 179 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in care, early head start, head start and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $220 to $265.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 179 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6-weeks to 5-years-old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, early head start, head start, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Income-based tuition rates |
| Licensed capacity | 179 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Center for Transforming Lives ACDC lists weekly tuition from $220 to $265. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| INFANTS: 6 WKS - 17-MONTHS | $265 |
| PRE-SCHOOL: 3 - 5 YEARS | $220 |
| TODDLERS: 18 - 35 MONTHS | $230 |
| Enrollment Fee | $50 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Center for Transforming Lives ACDC
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 179 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1490966
Summary
28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 28 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 13
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregivers did not conduct face/name checks. As a result, the child was left alone in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver grabbed the child when the child resisted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. It is evident that a caregiver grabbed the child who resisted entering the bathroom. The child was in the bathroom for approximately 5-7 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
Aug 14, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregivers did not conduct face/name checks. As a result, the child was left alone in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver grabbed the child when the child resisted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. It is evident that a caregiver grabbed the child who resisted entering the bathroom. The child was in the bathroom for approximately 5-7 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
- Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
“This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be in non-compliance with the minimum standard rules. There is evident that a caregiver took a two year old child to the closet and remained inside for approximately 1 minute 30 seconds.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and determined that caregiver did not use good judgment when taking a child to a supplies closet, closed the door and remained inside for 1 minute 30 seconds. It was also observed that another caregiver did not make a good judgment when she had knowledge of the incident and did not notify management in a timely manner.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“It was observed that a two year old child did not wash their hands after diaper changing.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 34 earlier visits
Mar 3, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation. Through video footage, a caregiver was observed forcefully lifting a child from her chair and directing her to a designate area. Child was crying during the incident, no injuries were observed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be incompliance. Child was left unattended in a classroom and was found by another caregiver in the building.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
- Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A caregiver was found sleeping in a classroom while children are in her care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
- Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 31, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
“Based on the preponderance of evidence of the investigation, and observation by the Childcare Investigator from DFPS, a two year olds child was observed in a toilet for almost two hours.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on the preponderance of evidence of the investigation by DFPS, a caregiver observed leaving the room on 3 different occasions where she has no visual and/or auditorial of the children.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the preponderance of evidence of the investigation by DFPS, a caregiver has grabbed a child by upper arms and takes him out of one chair and moves him to another chair.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on the preponderance of evidence of the investigation by DFPS, a caregiver observer flicked a child nose.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
Mar 27, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A caregiver admitted to leaving children sitting on a potty chair for 30 minutes at a time, while potty training.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when using excessive force and inappropriate discipline children. The second caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment by not intervene and report to management as she was present in the classroom while her co-worker uses excessive force and inappropriately discipline children.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was evaluated at the result of the DFPS investigation, and the standard was found to be deficient as the caregiver was found reason to believe for physical abuse. The caregiver was found flick children on the nose and mouth. The caregiver was swatting children on the bottom and slapping them on the cheek. There was bruising to a child thigh where the caregiver was observed to have grabbed the child earlier in the day. Also, as the result of DFPS investigation and the standard was found to be deficient as the second caregiver was found reason to believe for neglect supervision. The second caregiver in the classroom observed the behavior and prohibited discipline by the other caregiver in the room and did not intervene or report it to management.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A caregiver was observed on video to forcefully grab a child and place the child forcefully in a chair.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A caregiver was observed on video to flic a child on the mouth and nose and slap a child in the face.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
- Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
“An infant fell asleep during floor time. The caregiver stated that the child fell asleep 5 minutes before I observed the classroom. I walked back to the room 10 minutes later and the child was still sleeping on the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The facility did not have the inspection from from the previous inspection posted on the parent board.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The scissors being used in the 2yr old class are specified for use by kindergarden and first grade.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The caregiver who attended to the injured child did not have current first aid training. Her certificate expired in 3/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The scissors being used in the 2yr old class are specified for use by kindergarden and first grade.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The caregiver who attended to the injured child did not have current first aid training. Her certificate expired in 3/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
- Jul 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 26, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The caregivers' training files were not available for review upon request during the 04/27/2023 inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2023
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“The child's file was not available for review upon request during the 04/27/2023 inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2023
- Oct 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2022Visit4 rules cited
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
“A group of 11 children were observed without an activity for 23 minutes. This occurred after two additional caregivers joined the classroom with 4 toddlers.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“The caregivers did not know who was responsible for the child, each of the three caregivers stated that they were not responsible for the child when the incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“A caregiver was observed seated not free from administrative duties for 13 minutes while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Three caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they had a 10 minute long conversation amongst themselves while caring for children. Two caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they observed three children rolling around on each other on the carpet and did not intervene. This incident occurred for 2 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
- Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Center for Transforming Lives ACDC
Is Center for Transforming Lives ACDC licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 10, 2012.
When was Center for Transforming Lives ACDC last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Center for Transforming Lives ACDC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 of 28 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Center for Transforming Lives ACDC care for?
179, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Center for Transforming Lives ACDC accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Center for Transforming Lives ACDC's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Center for Transforming Lives ACDC cost?
Weekly tuition from $220 to $265, as it lists it.
What is Center for Transforming Lives ACDC's phone number?
(817) 262-5910.
Where is Center for Transforming Lives ACDC?
1120 Uta Blvd, Arlington, TX 76013. The nearest other daycare we list is Salvation Army After School Program, 0.4 miles away.