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Arlington, TX 76001 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Luv 'Em & Leave 'Em Professional Learning is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 23, 2019, for up to 112 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:45 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:15 AM to 6:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 6:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 6:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 6:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 6:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Tae-Kwon-Do |
| Staff | CPR-trained staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Restricted access |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| More | Founded 2000 |
| Licensed capacity | 112 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Luv 'Em & Leave 'Em Professional Learning 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
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 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.
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746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a lack of supervision was determined. A child was left outside on the playground during the transition back inside the building. The child was sleeping inside of a tunnel on the climbing structure.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026
746.1109(b)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a 17yr old caregiver was left in charge of a group of children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a lack of supervision was determined. A child was left outside on the playground during the transition back inside the building. The child was sleeping inside of a tunnel on the climbing structure.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026
746.1109(b)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a 17yr old caregiver was left in charge of a group of children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The Directors training in SIDS, Shaken Baby, & Early Brain Development was expired.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Grass has begun to grow up through the mulch surfacing for the climber on the playground. (The 6in depth was in tact).”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Five chidren's files lacked current immunication documentation for the following: PCV, Dtap, Polio, Hep A/B, Hib, MMR, & Varicella. Note: (The children's names and specific shots needed were provided to the Director)”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“CPR/First Aid training was expired for 2 staff.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Current written feeding instructions were not available for 2 infant children who are not yet on table food. (These must be updated every 30 days)”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees who left the operation in 2023 by the required due date.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director's file lacked documentation of current training in the additionally required topics required in Standard 1311e.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2022
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“One staff file lacked documentation of current training in the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Three staff persons were present and had direct access to children prior to the operation receiving the eligibility determination letter. The staff persons were removed from the classrooms and sent home.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2022
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
“Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that the snack the child is served is based on the child’s behavior. Children that are on ?green face? are given what is called a ?super snack.? Children on ?yellow or red face? are given a different snack.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The director did not demonstrate good judgment when placing their hand over the child’s mouth to quiet the child. As a result, the child sustained a small scratch on their cheek.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2022
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Arlington, TX 76001 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 23, 2019.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.
112, 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, 6:15 AM to 6:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 538-5355 to ask.
(817) 538-5355.
1235 W Sublett Rd, Arlington, TX 76017. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Joseph Catholic School - YMCA of Arlington, 0.9 miles away.