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Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC

3401 Avenue I, Fort Worth, TX 76105
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
1986

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About Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC

Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 16, 1986, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 9 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC 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.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#188075
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 19 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 3

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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  1. May 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “One staff member does not have an active background check on file.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026

  2. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 28, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “The operation failed to provide proof of coverage by the anniversary of 1/20/25”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025

  4. Jan 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees

      “The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

  5. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 9, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees

      “The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025

  7. Dec 27, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees

      “The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2025

  8. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 10, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Two children were left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025

  10. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 8, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found in be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver kicked a child twice then picked up the child from the floor by the arm, moving the child over to seated position.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

  4. Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “The operation has not updated their liability insurance, it was due by January 20, 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

  8. Feb 15, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “The operation has not updated their liability insurance, it was due by January 20, 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

  9. Feb 13, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers. The caregiver carried the child from under their arms and put them onto the cot in a forceful manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

  10. Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Oct 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  12. Sep 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Nov 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Oct 25, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The paint on the playground equipment is chipping. Large paint chips are falling off and pose a safety hazard to children. Photographs were taken of the deficiency.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901

      “The operation did not provide information about each person that is a controlling person.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC

Is Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 16, 1986.

When was Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 10 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Polytechnic CDC care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC'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 Polytechnic CDC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 536-1731 to ask.

What is Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC's phone number?

(817) 536-1731.

Where is Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC?

3401 Avenue I, Fort Worth, TX 76105. The nearest other daycare we list is Polytechnic United Community Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).