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Arlington, TX 76005 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Early Care and Education
- licensed capacity
- 255
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Early Care and Education
Early Care and Education is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 25, 2024, for up to 255 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 7 rules across 4 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 255 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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 | 255 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Care and Education 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 Early Care and Education
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 255 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1804614
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 14 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4905 - Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
“Loose fill on playgrounds was not at acceptable depth at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
Jul 3, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“This standard was evaluated in regard to a report. Caregiver did not have current, First Aid training prior to being left alone with children”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver was witnessed on video inappropriately grabbing a child by the arm and moving him from one place to the next.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
- Apr 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when an infant’s bottle was altered. The caregiver modified the nipple on the infant’s bottle, without parent's permission, causing the milk to come out faster. This posed a choking hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
“The operation did not keep infant feeding plans on file for 3 months.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
May 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“After multiple requests from the director, the procedures for replenishment of the loose fill were not followed.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“The playgrounds were not at the required depths of loose-fill.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025
- Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Early Care and Education
Is Early Care and Education licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 25, 2024.
When was Early Care and Education last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Care and Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Early Care and Education care for?
255, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Early Care and Education accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Care and Education'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 Early Care and Education cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 962-0550 to ask.
What is Early Care and Education's phone number?
(817) 962-0550.
Where is Early Care and Education?
2501 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76006. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School Of NE Green Oaks, 0.3 miles away.