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Childcare Network #197

717 W Stephens St, Arlington, TX 760174.5· 97 reviews
licensed capacity
144
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
2026

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About Childcare Network #197

Childcare Network #197 is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 24, 2026, for up to 144 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedOpens 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
144 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “opens at 6:30 AM CDT”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumHighReach Learning Curriculum
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Parent updatesParent app (CN Moments)
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (4 Stars)
Licensed capacity144 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childcare Network #197 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 Childcare Network #197

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
144 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1830504
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • 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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  1. Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026

  3. Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

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

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 27, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026

  8. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Childcare Network #197

Is Childcare Network #197 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 24, 2026.

When was Childcare Network #197 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childcare Network #197 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Childcare Network #197 care for?

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

Does Childcare Network #197 accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Childcare Network #197'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 Childcare Network #197 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 557-6905 to ask.

What is Childcare Network #197's phone number?

(817) 557-6905.

Where is Childcare Network #197?

717 W Stephens St, Arlington, TX 76017. The nearest other daycare we list is KidsPark, 0.6 miles away.

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