Allstars Learning Center
1820 E Abram St, Arlington, TX
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Play Academy Arlington
- licensed capacity
- 168
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Play Academy Arlington
Play Academy Arlington is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 11, 2026, for up to 168 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 168 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 168 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Play Academy Arlington 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.
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 Play Academy Arlington
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 168 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1810314
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 19 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“At the time of inspection, the operation grouped a 1 year old child with the oldest child being 6 and total kids being 14. This was corrected at inspection after children were picked up.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
“Upon arrival caregivers were sweeping and moppin in 2 classrooms with children present. This was corrected at inspection by having them stop.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“At the time of inspection, a 1 year old was engagad in screen time. This was corrected at inspection once the child was picked up from care.”
Corrected during the visit
May 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“18-23 month classroom were observed eating gold fish on the table surface. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“CPSC form was not updated annually with a date of 2/5/2025. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“At the time of inspection the infant room was out of ratio with 5 to 1 caregiver, and the 2's room was out of ratio with 13 to 1. This was corrected at inspection by transitioning children.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“At the time of inspection, 2's caregiver did not have an active background check and had direct access to the children. The caregiver left the operation. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 20, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was found that the caregivers utilized the highchair not only for feeding purposes, but also as a method to manage the child's behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“During the monitoring inspection, the fire inspection expired on 12/3/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the monitoring visit, the television was on in the classroom. There were four children present, and two of the children were 9 months and 10 months old. The two other children were 2 years old. The caregiver turned the television off upon request from the inspector.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
- Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the follow up visit, there were two caregivers with pending background checks. The caregivers were not able to leave the operation due to being out of ratio. The caregivers were located in the infant and toddler classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
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Nov 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
“During the initial visit, the infant classroom had one infant, age 20 mos., watching screen time on an iPad in the classroom. The caregiver removed the device upon request from the inspector.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
Aug 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“During the follow-up visit, there were two children without up-to-date shot records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“During the monitoring visit, the CPR was completed online.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“During the monitoring visit, there was one infant who did not have an up-to-date feeding form available for review. The last form completed was in June.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
Jul 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“During the visit, two caregivers did not have CPR/first aid certificates. One caregiver certificate for CPR/first aid has expired. The second caregiver did not have the CPR/first aid certificate available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“During the visit, the infant classroom had three cribs not labeled with the infants's names. On one crib, the infant's name on the outside was incorrect.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
Jun 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not provide the feedings to a young child at the schedule time request in between feedings from the written feeding form signed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
746.2507(7) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Social and Emotional Development
“During the monitor visit, the toddler classroom has shelves but limited toys. The classroom does not have toys available for social-emotional, fine motor, or art activities or manipulatives, and the bookshelf is turned toward the wall.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the monitoring visit, the operation had four cleaning supply bottles that were not labeled in the pre-K classroom, infant classroom, and toddler classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom had six children in the classroom with one caregiver. The specific age is 10 months.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the monitoring visit, the grass is overgrown on the playground, and weeds are growing inside of the playground structure under the tire mulch.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2025
746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
“During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have the monthly daily ground checklist available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for fire, lockdown, or sheltering drills.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2025
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“During the monitoring visit, there was an infant in the high chair that the caregiver was feeding. The safety straps were not on the infant in the highchair. Upon request, the caregiver added the straps to the infants.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“During the monitoring visit, there was an infant in the restrictive device for twenty-five minutes. The caregiver removed the infant upon the director's request.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
“During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for carbon monoxide detection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2025
May 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“During the follow up visit, the director was not able to present any trainings, affidavits, first aid, or personal records. I was not able to review caregivers' CPR/first aid documents, child care center personal information records, or affidavits.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“During the visit, the follow up visit there were two children who did not have the health care statement signed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“During the follow up visit, there was one child who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
May 15, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“During the monitoring visit, the director was not able to present any trainings, affidavits, CPR/first aid, or personal records. I was not able to review caregivers' CPR/first aid documents, child care center personal information records, or affidavits.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare information section completed on the application.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare statement signed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“During the monitoring visit, there were one child who did not have immunization records available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
“During the monitoring visit, the toddler classroom shelves for toys were empty. The caregivers grabbed toys from a closet for the children to play with in the classroom at the table.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“During the monitoring visit, there were five children who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
“During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom did not have toys available for infants to explore at eye level or during floor time. The director said they will get toys from the closet as needed for infants.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
Feb 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation did not have the name and address of the place the operation will relocate in case of an emergency in the emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“The television in the school age is classroom is currently sitting on a table.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have a gas inspection available for review during the monitoring visit.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Play Academy Arlington
Is Play Academy Arlington licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 11, 2026.
When was Play Academy Arlington last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Play Academy Arlington had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 15 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Play Academy Arlington care for?
168, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Play Academy Arlington accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Play Academy Arlington's hours?
Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Play Academy Arlington cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (682) 248-3218 to ask.
What is Play Academy Arlington's phone number?
(682) 248-3218.
Where is Play Academy Arlington?
1901 E Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010. The nearest other daycare we list is Allstars Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.