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Arlington, TX 76010 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy
KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 8, 2019, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedSecure entryAccepts 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 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based |
| Curriculum | CLI Circle Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Spanish classes, yoga |
| Staff | CPR-certified and hold a CDA. Some have Associate's or Bachelor's degrees |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Restricted access controls |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare, Procare Connect) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (National Accreditation Commission (NAC)) |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy 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 KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1690275
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 19 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Transportation 2
- Records and paperwork 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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“During the monitoring visit, there were there were three bottles and two sippy cups not labeled in the infant classroom. The director entered the classroom and labeled the bottles with a Sharpie with the infant's first name.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two out of ten children did not have updated shots available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the visit, the playground equipment toy was missing a bolt to secure it to the ground. The equipment is located on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“During the visit, there was one caregiver who did not have a First Aid certificate available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“During the visit, there was one caregiver who did not have a CPR certificate available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. Through interviews and observations, it was determined that the caregiver used inappropriate language by yelling at young children in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. It was determined that the caregiver has physically disciplined their own child while in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
- Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“During the follow-up visit, I observed the young children eating breakfast while the television was on in the eating area of the operation. The director turned the television off upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“During the visit, the mulch was below level on the outdoor playground.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
Sep 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
“This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found. The caregivers used profanity and yelling when communicating with young children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
- Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.521(1) - Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
“This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was determined that parents are allowed to enter the building to sign children in and out of the operation. A caregiver or director will bring the children to the front or take the children to the back in the area where the classrooms are located. Parents do not have access to enter classrooms at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“Three out of ten staff members did not have the orientation documentation available for review during the monitoring visit.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two out of ten staff did not have the required annual trainings for shaken baby syndrome, prevention of SIDS, understanding early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness, communicable disease, preventing and controlling food allergies, building premises, and handling and storing certificates available for review during the monitoring visit.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“One child did not have an updated feeding form. The last form available for review was from December 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The second director present for the monitoring visit did not have a current transportation certificate available for review during the monitoring visit.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two children did not have the food allergy form available for review signed by the parent and the physician.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Five out of ten staff did not have the orientation training hours available for review during the monitoring visit.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three out of ten children did not have up-to-date shot records available for review during the monitor visit.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation had a fire inspection conducted on 10/2023 available for review during the monitoring visit.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
- Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two children were in a high chair without safety straps. The director threw the two high chairs in the outside trash during the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The operation put a first aid kit in the transportation vehicle during monitoring inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The operation did not have a fire extinguisher on the transportation bus.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Two out of 10 staff files did not have an affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“The operation had one infant sleep in a restrictive device for twenty minutes. Three children were on restrictive devices for over twenty minutes.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“During the inspection on 4.9.24, the operation did not have the current fire inspection available for review. The fire inspection was not submitted to CCR until after the inspection was completed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
- Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023
Jul 26, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“Operation still has not brought van into compliance with a child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2022
May 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“Swing does not have any loose-fill.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2022
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“Operation brought a new van less than a year old does not have a child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy
Is KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 8, 2019.
When was KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 9 of 19 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 KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy'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 KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 275-8961 to ask.
What is KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy's phone number?
(817) 275-8961.
Where is KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy?
1601 E Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010. The nearest other daycare we list is Allstars Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.