Child care center

Marion Childcare University

3824 Jason Dr, Arlington, TX 760164.6· 19 reviews

licensed capacity: 90
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $199
year first permitted: 2021

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About Marion Childcare University

Marion Childcare University is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 11, 2021, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 6 weeks to 12 years

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 90 children

Hours

MondayToday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 6 weeks to 12 years
Programs	Infant care, preschool and toddler care
Daily life	Meals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidy	Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity	90 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Marion Childcare University 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 Marion Childcare University

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Full Permit
Capacity: 90 children
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued: 2021
License number: #1714939

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Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 16 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

Transportation 2
Building, equipment and play areas 2
Safety and hazards 2
Health, medication and illness 2
Records and paperwork 2
Supervision and ratios 2
Safe sleep 1
Discipline and child guidance 1
Other rules 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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Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
- TransportationHigh risk
  746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  “An extension has been granted for the operation to come into compliance for the deficiency. The operation's Director stated the alarm has not been fixed.”
  The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk
  746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  “Loose fill was observed to be compacted and in need of maintenance.”
  The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Nov 20, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
- TransportationHigh risk
  746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  “The operation's van was observed not have a working functioning alarm.”
  The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
- Safety and hazardsHigh risk
  746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  “Bleach spray bottles where observed in 2 toddler classrroms and after school classroom within reach of children. (toddler classroom by the handwashing sinks, afterschoolers room in the window connected to the kitchen.)”
  The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
- Safety and hazardsMedium High risk
  746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  “Electrical outlets in one classroom where observed not covered and accesisble to children. The same classroom 18- 23 months had a surge protector was acdesible to children. In the schoolers (4 and up) classroom the television cords are exposed and pluged into a surge protector left on a table within reach of children.”
  The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
- Safe sleepMedium High risk
  746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  “An infant 12 months old was observed in a crib with a loose fitting sheet. Other cribs where observed with loose fitting sheets.”
  The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk
  746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  “Loose fill was observed to be compacted and in need of maintenance.”
  The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
Nov 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium risk
  746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
  “4 children's files were observed to not have the proper health statement.”
  The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
- Records and paperworkMedium High risk
  746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  “3 children's records were observed to not have the address for the emergency contact.”
  The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
Dec 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
- Records and paperworkMedium High risk
  746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  “5 children's records were observed not haveing the required address for the emergency contact.”
  The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2025
- Health, medication and illnessMedium risk
  746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
  “Two children's records were observed to not have the required health statement.”
  The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2025

Show 23 earlier visits

Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk
  746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  “Infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver with 5 infants a specified age of 0-11 months.”
  The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024
- Other rulesHigh risk
  746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  “Classrooms were observed to be out of ratio. According to sign in and out logs classrooms are out of ratio routinely througout the day.”
  The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024
Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 27, 2024Visit2 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh risk
  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
  “A child was left outside for 12 minutes unattended.”
  The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk
  746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  “Operation staff did not show good judgement by incorrectly informing a parent of an incident.”
  The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium risk
  746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
  “Three pre school children need health statement.”
  The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
Apr 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk
  746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  “It was observed that caregiver did not wash her hands nor the child's hand after diaper changing.”
  The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk
  746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  “A caregiver did not see a large scratch on child's buttock when changing child's diaper 5 - 10 times a day.”
  The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022
Jul 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk
  746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  “It was observed that caregiver did not wash her hands nor the child's hand after diaper changing.”
  The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk
  746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  “A caregiver did not see a large scratch on child's buttock when changing child's diaper 5 - 10 times a day.”
  The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022
Jun 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk
  746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
  “A child was served food that contained tree nuts which child is allergic to. Caregiver stated that they didn't check the ingredient before serve it to child.”
  The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
Jun 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
May 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
- Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk
  746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  “Two hours of transportation safety tranining needed for two drivers. Their last training expired in October and December of 2021.”
  The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2022
Mar 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
- Records and paperworkMedium risk
  746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  “Proof of education is needed for one caregiver.”
  The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2022
- Health, medication and illnessMedium risk
  746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
  “Health statement needed for one pre-school child in care.”
  The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2021
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk
  746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  “Six inches of loos-fill surfacing is needed on the climbing equipment.”
  The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2022
- Health, medication and illnessLow risk
  746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
  “Proof of negative TB test needed for two caregivers.”
  The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 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 Marion Childcare University

Is Marion Childcare University licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 11, 2021.

When was Marion Childcare University last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Marion Childcare University had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 16 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 Marion Childcare University care for?

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

Does Marion Childcare University accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Marion Childcare University's hours?

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

How much does Marion Childcare University cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 617-2612 to ask.

What is Marion Childcare University's phone number?

(817) 617-2612.

Where is Marion Childcare University?

3824 Jason Dr, Arlington, TX 76016. The nearest other daycare we list is Tarrant County Kids at Little Elementary, 0.2 miles away.

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