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4300 Clay Ave, Fort Worth, TX
The Playhouse Academy
- licensed capacity
- 164
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About The Playhouse Academy
The Playhouse Academy is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 7, 2018, for up to 164 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-age
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
- 164 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Science, Robotics, Art History, Dance, Little Dragons, Soccer Shots (1:30-2:30 PM, ages 3 and up) |
| Licensed capacity | 164 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Playhouse Academy 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 The Playhouse Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 164 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1669908
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the facility walkthrough, I observed that the classrooms have a Swiffer Wet Jet mop and cleaning solutions. The director removed all the mops during the walkthrough and placed them in the staff break room.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“Two caregivers observed present with children did not have cleared background checks at time of inspection. Two caregivers without submitted background checks were sent home at time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025
- Sep 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
- Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
Dec 7, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation does not have a current health inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2022
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two children did not have allergy plans that were not signed by parent or physician.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2022
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation does not have a current gas pipe leak inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Playhouse Academy
Is The Playhouse Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 7, 2018.
When was The Playhouse Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Playhouse Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 7 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 The Playhouse Academy care for?
164, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Playhouse Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Playhouse Academy's 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 The Playhouse Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 923-2500 to ask.
What is The Playhouse Academy's phone number?
(817) 923-2500.
Where is The Playhouse Academy?
4900 Briarhaven Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76109. The nearest other daycare we list is Camp Fire at Overton Park, under 0.1 miles away.