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Tarrant County Kids at Ellis

2601 Shadow Ridge Dr, Arlington, TX 76006
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$180
year first permitted
2024
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About Tarrant County Kids at Ellis

Tarrant County Kids at Ellis is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 16, 2024, for up to 50 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Tarrant County Kids at Ellis has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $180 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 Tarrant County Kids at Ellis

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1797251
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 3, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.1205(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

      “There was not adequate supervision in the classroom when the caregiver did not see two children behaving inappropriately in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026

  4. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 23, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      744.2002(9) - Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - No Long Waiting Periods

      “Children were not kept engaged in activities for over 30 minutes while the caregiver was not present at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      744.1005(a)(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised

      “The program director did not ensure supplies were present at the operation as needed. The site director left the operation without ensuring a caregiver was present to supervise the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Tarrant County Kids at Ellis

Is Tarrant County Kids at Ellis licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 16, 2024.

When was Tarrant County Kids at Ellis last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tarrant County Kids at Ellis had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Tarrant County Kids at Ellis care for?

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

Does Tarrant County Kids at Ellis accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tarrant County Kids at Ellis' hours?

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

How much does Tarrant County Kids at Ellis cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 253-4573 to ask.

What is Tarrant County Kids at Ellis' phone number?

(817) 253-4573.

Where is Tarrant County Kids at Ellis?

2601 Shadow Ridge Dr, Arlington, TX 76006.

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