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North Arlington KinderCare

1608 Candler Dr, Arlington, TX 760113.6· 58 reviews
licensed capacity
133
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
1987

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About North Arlington KinderCare

North Arlington KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 16, 1987, for up to 133 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 35 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
133 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentCooking Academy™, Music Explorers™
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild care scholarships through Texas Workforce Commission
TransportationTransportation (transportation from center to child's school and back)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity133 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

North Arlington KinderCare 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 North Arlington KinderCare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
133 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#221589- 747
See the state's record

Summary

35 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 35 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Transportation 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. Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 9, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5015(a) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Not Used On or Near Hard, Slippery Surface

      “During the inspection multiple children were observed using a sprinkler on/near concrete.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “Multiple children files were no located during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

      “Only two of the six classrooms at the operation had emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

      “During the inspection one child was observed using their personal Ipad throughout the inspection. Based on information gathered during the inspection the child is using the ipad for accommodations, that are not documented.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “Two children in care have known food allergies with FARE forms not signed by the physician.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026

  4. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “A copy of the fire inspection was not made available for review”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026

  6. May 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “A copy of the fire inspection was not made available for review”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026

  7. May 14, 2026Complaint investigation2 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

      “The bus driver did not have adequate supervision when they allowed a child to go into a gas station alone. They were unable to intervene if necessary.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “The bus driver did not display good judgement when they allowed a child to go inside a gas station alone.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

  8. May 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 20, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The operation did not report to licensing withing 48 hours, an injury that required medical treatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026

Show 37 earlier visits
  1. Apr 7, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      “1203(5)- This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Through interviews with staff, it was determined that a caregiver used harsh tones with children and did not interact in a positive manner.”

      The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2201 - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs

      “This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Classrooms were observed to be not following the activity plan due to the children being out of control.”

      The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026

  2. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 12, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License

      “It was determined that a staff person has transported children on bus runs, without a current driver's license.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

  6. Jan 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2025, by the required date of 1/15/26.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026

  7. Jan 16, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2025, by the required date of 1/15/26.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026

  8. Jan 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 12, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization

      “While an incident report was done, the report was not complete and did not include all of the required information.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

  10. Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Dec 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  12. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Dec 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  14. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Nov 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  16. Oct 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Written feeding instructions were not current for 4 infants who are not yet on table food.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025

  17. Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jun 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  20. Jun 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  21. Apr 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Apr 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  23. Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Nov 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      “The director does not have current training in one of the three trainings required for caring for children under the age of 24 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required

      “Five of ten personnel records reviewed are missing trainings in child growth and development, curriculum and teacher interaction.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      “Six of ten personnel records reviewed are missing training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023

  26. Aug 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Aug 8, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      “A tricycle on the toddler playground was broken and cracked.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The health inspection reported stated the operation needed to clean the floors throughout. The floors were stained with dirt and grime throughout the kitchen.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023

    • 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

      “The loose fill on the pre-k playground is 3 inches in depth. Minimum standards state that play structures five feet or less have to maintain a depth of six inches in loose fill.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The toddler playground needs to be maintained to ensure that loose fill is at the proper depth of 6 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “The paint is chipping on the windowsill in the toddler rooms. The vent on the wall has visible dirt present.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

      “The carpet in the schoolers room is stained, the furniture in the classrooms have visible dirt on them. The shelves in the rooms are cracked and chipping. Two buses were viewed with old food wrappers, empty bottles and misc. paper on the floor of the buses.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “Based on the amount of deficiencies cited today the director is not ensuring that the operation is being ran in compliance with minimum standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The director called the fire department and scheduled an inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink

      “One sink in the three years bathroom did not have running water. The other sink had a faulty spout and when turned on would cause water to drip onto the floor.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023

  28. May 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Apr 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  30. Sep 14, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram

      “The school age classroom did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “One child did not have an immunization record on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test

      “Three caregivers did not have a current TB test on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “Two children's admission information did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “One child did not have a health statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

      “Two children lacked the name and telephone number of the school that the child attends. (Note: School information was updated for both children during the inspection.)”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “One child lacked authorization for emergency medical care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      “Eight infants did not have current infant feeding instructions on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

      “Current activity plans were not posted in the following classrooms: infant, pre-k, and school age.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Six caregivers did not complete trainings in the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials One caregiver will need to complete prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment and SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

      “The director and operation's driver did not have current transportation safety training. Both will need to complete 2 clock hours of transportation safety training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2022

  31. Aug 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  32. Aug 3, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined children while in care. The caregiver disciplined children by grabbing them by their arm and/or by their shirt.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022

  33. May 23, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The operation has not ordered the loose fill to maintain compliance after the last inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

      “The infant classroom had three caregiverse with 15 infants. There were 9 infants that were 0-11 months and 6 infants that were 12-17 months. The secificate age group was 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when the infant classroom sperated and two caregivers took the older infants to the other infant side and two caregivers stayed in the same area with the younger infants.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver was working at the operation prior to receiving a background check status result of eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible. The caregiver was placed in a classroom to help with ratios during the inspection. The caregiver was then removed and placed in a room to finish working on training and did not have access to children.”

      Corrected during the visit

  34. May 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “Loose fill on two playgrounds were not maintained to the required depth. Cement was exposed under the slide.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      “A table in the larger playground had the top layer ripped and exposing sharp edges.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022

  35. May 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  36. Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  37. Nov 10, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “The operation did not have the required updated playground checklist. The last checklist was dated for May 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 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 North Arlington KinderCare

Is North Arlington KinderCare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 16, 1987.

When was North Arlington KinderCare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 35 visits in the last 3 years.

Has North Arlington KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 12 of 35 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 North Arlington KinderCare care for?

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

Does North Arlington KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are North Arlington KinderCare's hours?

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

How much does North Arlington KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 265-3369 to ask.

What is North Arlington KinderCare's phone number?

(817) 265-3369.

Where is North Arlington KinderCare?

1608 Candler Dr, Arlington, TX 76011. The nearest other daycare we list is Spanish Schoolhouse, 0.6 miles away.

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