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Arlington, TX 76014 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Little Texan's of Arlington is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 21, 2018, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little Texan's of Arlington 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).
State record
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 19 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The operation's bus does not have a working child safety alarm. The bus is currently in the mechanic shop.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The operation's bus does not have a working child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“The bus used for transporting children to and from school seats are in disrepair. The fabric on the seats is torn; parts of the foam cushions are exposed and torn.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The three toilets observed to be broken are now in working order. The wasp nest forming on a piece of wood hanging from the playground fence was removed. There are broken equipment/toys installed on the fence that have rough/jagged edges. There was a deceased bird decomposing on the side walk of the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“I observed three toilets meant for child use covered in plastic, not in working order. I observed a wasp nest forming on a piece of wood hanging from the playground fence. The nest is in an area that is in reach of children. The children will not be going on this playground until wasp nest removed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“Four of the ten staff files reviewed did not have preservice documentation on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“One of the ten staff does not have pediatric CPR on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation did not produce a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
“The operation has not paid the background check fee. It was due 03/02/2025.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One of the ten staff records file does not have a notarized employee affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Ten children's files were reviewed and are missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation did not conduct a fire drilll during the month of October.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“The operation's driver is missing one of the required two hours of transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“The two infant caregivers do not have current training in infant training- SIDS, shaken baby, Abusive Head Trauma, Safe sleep, and early brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two of the ten staff members did not have annual training in these required training topicis- emergency preparedness, medication, food allergy, building/premises safety, and hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“The operation's driver is missing one of the required two hours of transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two of the ten staff members did not have annual training in these required training topicis- emergency preparedness, medication, food allergy, building/premises safety, and hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“The two infant caregivers do not have current training in infant training- SIDS, shaken baby, Abusive Head Trauma, Safe sleep, and early brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One of the ten staff records file does not have a notarized employee affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Ten staff files were reviewed and are missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
“A child was observed to be napping alone in a classroom. The caregiver had stepped away from the classroom without having another caregiver replace her.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation did not conduct a fire drilll during the month of October.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024
746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
“A two year old was observed asleep in their car seat. The child was removed from the car seat and placed onto a cot.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Three staff records reviewed did not have current First Aid/CPR certification on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“During the inspection, the person in charge did not have knowledge of the ages of the children and did not have access to children's records.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three of the ten staff files reviewed did not have a record of the child's immunization on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“The bus driver does not have current transportation training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Five of the ten staff records reviewed did not have current First Aid/CPR certification on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“A child in the two to three year old room was observed playing with a disposible glove. This was corrrected during the inspection by taking the glove away from the child.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“A child was observed using their device watching youtube videos. They were not related to the education materials for this day.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The school age children were not supervised during screen time.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The screen time at the operation is not related to the planned activities that meet educational goals. The children are using their devices to watch TikToks.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Complete Personnel Records were not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2022
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Complete Personnel Records were not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2022
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Approximately 10 children were sitting in the table seats without being strapped in.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Infant room was out of ratio with one caregiver supervising five children with specified age 0-11 months.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver does not have on file a copy of their high school diploma. The caregiver has requested a copy.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection the infant room was out of ratio with one caregiver supervising 6 children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“There was not adequate lighting in the nap rooms. This was corrected during the inspection, lights were turned on to provide more light.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Their were two children twenty months older than the youngest infant the room. The ratio was 9:2.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not produce record of the daily menu to the parent. The daily menu was not available for review during the investigation inspection. The operation did email the menu to CCR at a later date.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver does not have on file a copy of their high school diploma.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“The permit holder has not designated a director of record.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant room was observed to have 5 infants with one teacher. The specified age group in this room is 0-11 months.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
“The operation could not produce the personnel record of a previous employee. The person worked at the operation June 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver with was observed conducting three diaper changes withouth having washed hands between each use.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver worked at the operation without having a proper background check on file for at least two weeks in June 2022. This subject is no longer employed with the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver in the toddler room was observed to be caring for eight toddlers without have a background check on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The caregiver did not exhibit good judgment when they allowed a toddler to be seated on a stack of cots, elevated from the floor. Their were eleven cots stacked on top of each other.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“A four year old child was observed to be separated from the group for seven minutes. The person in charge stated that the was separated because the child was pullling on a loosely hung sign on the classroom wall.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“Based the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be non-compliance. The designated Director of record is no longer employed with the operation. The operation has not had a qualified director for at least five weeks. The permit holder did not notify CCR of the vacancy in the position.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022
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Arlington, TX 76014 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
2499 S Collins St, Arlington, TX
2710 S Collins St, Arlington, TX
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Arlington, TX 76014 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Arlington, TX 76014 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Arlington, TX 76014 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 21, 2018.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 11 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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.
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 277-2568 to ask.
(817) 277-2568.
2440 S Collins St, Arlington, TX 76014. The nearest other daycare we list is Brown's Earlybird Academy 4, 0.1 miles away.