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Madinah Academy

1600 S Center St, Arlington, TX 760105.0· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
68
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
2007

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About Madinah Academy

Madinah Academy is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 5, 2007, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
68 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity68 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Madinah 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.
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 Madinah Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#867881
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

      “During the monitoring visit, one of the classrooms had a television sitting on a shelf.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “During the monitoring visit, it was determined the caregiver CPR class was completed online.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Five out of six children did not have up-to-date shot records available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “During the monitoring visit, it was determined the playground fence needs to be repaired and the trees have excess limbs sticking out at a child's level of height. Exposed water hose were on the playground and the exit area for fire drills.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

  3. Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “During the monitoring visit, there was medication in the office that was used for an emergency that was not provided by the parent. The consent form was signed to administer medication. There were four children on the list who received medication on more than one occasion that was not provided by the parent or labeled with the child's name.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Four out of six children did not have the health statement signed by the parent or the physician.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “The operation policy did not have a copy of the support for inclusive services in the parent handbook available for review during the monitoring visit.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operation policy did not have a copy of the promotional play in the parent handbook available for review during the monitoring visit.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “The infant classroom had four playpens with no sheets and one playpen with sheets that were not fitted to the playpen mattress.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Three out of six children did not have up-to-date shot records.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

  5. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “The operation did not have the bleach bottles labeled in any of the classrooms at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The grass on the playground was extremely high during the monitoring visit.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “There was a volunteer present at the operation who did not have a background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Two infants did not have the monthly feeding instructions signed by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “Two children did not have the food allergy plans signed by a parent and physician.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2024

  8. Aug 4, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

      “Two of six children's files reviewed did not have name or number of persons other than a parent to whom the child may be released to on form.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training

      “Four of six personnel files reviewed did not have A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation present in employee file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies

      “Three of six personnel files reviewed did not have a signed statement showing that they received a copy of operational policies and personnel policies for childcare operation present in employee file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Two of six children files reviewed did not have emergency contact address present on form. One of six children files reviewed did not have emergency contact name, number, and address present on form.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

  9. Aug 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

      “One caregiver did not obtain Pediatric CPR. The CPR training completed was Adult CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Two 9 month old's did not have updated feeding instructions on file. The feeding instructions were last updated 7/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022

  10. Oct 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Oct 5, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “The diaper changing surface was not sanitized following a diaper change.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control

      “Children were found to be out of control. The caregiver was not able to keep children engaged.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “Caregiver did not wash her hands after diapering a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “Children did not physically wash their hands before eating a meal.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “A child did not have their hands washed after having their diaper changed.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “A caregiver used a permanent marker to draw on the children's hands.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh risk

      746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments

      “Caregivers are being kept in classrooms that do not match their skill sets.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

      “The caregiver was not following the scheduled time for children to be outside.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “During the inspection three children from one class went into another classroom through an adjacent closet where handwashing gets done. The caregiver was not aware of her children leaving the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2021

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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Questions about Madinah Academy

Is Madinah Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 5, 2007.

When was Madinah Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Madinah Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Madinah Academy care for?

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

Does Madinah Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Madinah Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Madinah Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (682) 238-3140 to ask.

What is Madinah Academy's phone number?

(682) 238-3140.

Where is Madinah Academy?

1600 S Center St, Arlington, TX 76010. The nearest other daycare we list is Zenith Rock Child Care Center, 0.2 miles away.

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