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Mama Rana's for Play and Learn
- licensed capacity
- 44
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $1,800
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Mama Rana's for Play and Learn
Mama Rana's for Play and Learn is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 5, 2021, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $1,800 to $2,600.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Newborn to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care and part-time care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mama Rana's for Play and Learn lists monthly tuition from $1,800 to $2,600. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Extended Day 8:30 - 5:30 | $2,600 |
| Full Days 8:30 - 3:30 | $2,300 |
| Half Days 8:30 - 12:00 | $1,800 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Mama Rana's for Play and Learn
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1709050
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The 2009 van that was purchased in 2022 was not equipped with a child safety alarm at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026
- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that operation was found non-compliant with this standard as a caregiver was seen yelling at children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
Aug 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Caregiver hired in 2022 lacked 13.5 traninng hours for training year 11/16/2023-11/16/2024”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“Director only has 10 of the 30 required training hours for training year 9/15/2023-9/15/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“1 caregivers CPR training certificate showed that CPR was completed online. CCR does not accept CPR online certificates.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“1 caregiver's CPR First Aid training certificate was expired with an expiration date of 12/2024. Director was unable to locate her CPR/FIRST AID certificate.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
Sep 11, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“At the time of inspection, CPSC form has a completion date of 3/31/2022. This was corrected at inspection by updating the form.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 4month old infant was asleep in a crib with rolled blankets used as props to keep the child on its side and covered with blankets with a bib around its neck. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver remove all items from from the crib including the bib.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“At the time of inspection,Director lacked 1 hour training in the following topic: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
“At the time of inspection, Director lacked 1hour training in the following topic: prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“At the time of inspection, Director lacked training in the following topics:(1) Emergency Preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3)Administering medication; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
“At the time of inspection, the operation failed to maintain 3 months worth of playground maintenance checklist.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Caregiver with a start date of 3/2022 has only 3.5 hours of training for training year 3/2023-3/2024, avaliabe for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
Oct 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The operations fire inspection was expired with an inspection date of 9/21/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The operation did not have proof of 4 staff, including the director training certificates on file at the time of inspection. The director who is the driver did not have transportation training as well.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
- Dec 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first aid kit was missing guide to first aid.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“There were two expired topical medications in the first aid kit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“According to drills logs kept by the operation, exit times for drills are not completed within 3 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2022
Show 2 earlier visits
Mar 31, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two of the five children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file. Immunization record was provided for one of the two children. One child still needs a current immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Personnel files were missing information to include date of employment, proof of education, & verification the employee is free of active tuberculosis (TB test). Two of the caregivers are no longer working at the operation. One caregiver still needs proof of education on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Three children's records lacked the required admission information. Two of the children's records were updated to include the admission information that was missing. One child's record still needs to be updated to include the required admission information.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022
Mar 10, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Personnel files were missing information to include date of employment, proof of education, & verification the employee is free of active tuberculosis (TB test).”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“A copy of the most recent health inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022
746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
“The operation did not have a current Children's Product Certification form on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“The toddler classroom did not have an activity plan posted. The pre-k and school age classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted. The plans that were posted were from January and February.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2022
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“The director's 30 clock hours of annual trianing for the previous training year (9/20 - 9/21) was not available for review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two of the five children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Three children's records lacked the required admission information.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The operation did not have a current employee list posted.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Mama Rana's for Play and Learn
Is Mama Rana's for Play and Learn licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 5, 2021.
When was Mama Rana's for Play and Learn last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mama Rana's for Play and Learn had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Mama Rana's for Play and Learn care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mama Rana's for Play and Learn accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mama Rana's for Play and Learn's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mama Rana's for Play and Learn cost?
Monthly tuition from $1,800 to $2,600, as it lists it.
What is Mama Rana's for Play and Learn's phone number?
(682) 558-3709.
Where is Mama Rana's for Play and Learn?
6851 Matlock Rd Ste 171, Arlington, TX 76002. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Company Academy Learning Center DFW, under 0.1 miles away.