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Little Texan's of Arlington

2440 S Collins St, Arlington, TX 760144.1· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
2018

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About Little Texan's of Arlington

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.

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
140 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:30 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 capacity140 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

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 Little Texan's of Arlington

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
140 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1652485
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 11
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Transportation 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 42 visits
  1. Aug 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      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

  4. Jun 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      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

  5. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationMedium High risk

      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

  10. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 32 earlier visits
  1. Nov 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

  2. Oct 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

  3. Apr 29, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      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

  4. Dec 27, 2024Visit6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

  5. Nov 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

  6. Nov 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

  7. Dec 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

  9. Nov 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

  10. Aug 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Aug 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      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

  12. Jul 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jul 3, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      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

  14. Dec 27, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Complete Personnel Records were not available during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2022

  15. Dec 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Complete Personnel Records were not available during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2022

  16. Nov 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

  17. Nov 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  18. Nov 3, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  19. Oct 14, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

  20. Sep 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Sep 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  22. Sep 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

  23. Sep 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  24. Aug 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Aug 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  27. Aug 3, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

  28. Jul 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.201(4) - Designating Director

      “The permit holder has not designated a director of record.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  29. Jul 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Background checksHigh risk

      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

  30. Jun 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      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

  31. Jun 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

  32. Jun 13, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

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 Little Texan's of Arlington

Is Little Texan's of Arlington licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 21, 2018.

When was Little Texan's of Arlington last inspected?

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.

Has Little Texan's of Arlington had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Little Texan's of Arlington care for?

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

Does Little Texan's of Arlington accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Texan's of Arlington's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Texan's of Arlington cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 277-2568 to ask.

What is Little Texan's of Arlington's phone number?

(817) 277-2568.

Where is Little Texan's of Arlington?

2440 S Collins St, Arlington, TX 76014. The nearest other daycare we list is Brown's Earlybird Academy 4, 0.1 miles away.

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