Childcare Network #197
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
33 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
February 6, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- Childcare Network #197
- License number
- 1830504
- Location
- 717 W STEPHENS ST, Arlington, TX 76017
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- C (Average), score 78.3/100
- Inspection record
- 33 inspections, last inspected February 6, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
11
Total Violations
Feb 6, 2026
Last Inspection
144
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (11)
The operation did not communicate timely with the parent about an incident that placed a child at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-05
The operation did not report timely to licensing about allegations of an incident that placed a child at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-05
There was no loose-fill surfacing under a slide/climber. The highest platform is over 2ft but under 5ft - therefore the surfacing requirement must be maintained at a 6 inch depth. *Note: Director will ensure children do not play on the structure until correction is made.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-07
There are 2 spots on the playground where landscape netting is exposed - presenting a potential tripping hazard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-07
It was determined that a child got out of the playground and wandered off of the operation's property. The child was returned to the operation by a bystander.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17
The written feeding instrutions for 4 infant children had not been updated within the last 30 days. (These infants are not yet on table food)
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-29
One child's file lacked documentation of current immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09
Based on information obtained during the investigation, a lack of supervision was determined. During outdoor playtime, a child got out of the fence gate and into the grassy area between the fence and sidewalk. The child was retrieved promptly by staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
The following hazards were noted on the outdoor playgound area & are in need of maintenance: (photos taken) *Landscape netting has surfaced in the front area of the Pre-School playground - presenting a tripping hazard *Concrete under the picnic table on Pre-School playground is broken and uneven - presenting a tripping hazard *A tree stump is protruding & the area around it is sunken in - presenting a tripping hazard
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
The mulch on the Young Achievers playground measured between 2 to 4 inches and does not meet the 9 inch depth that is required, due to the highest play surface being over 5ft in height. (photo taken) * (Note: Director stated the children will not use this equipment until the mulch has been replenished)
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-17
The paint on the outdoor playground walls has become weathered and is chipping in various spots that are accessible to children. (photo taken)
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-17
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Childcare Network #197's safety grade?
Childcare Network #197 has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 78.3 out of 100.
How many violations does Childcare Network #197 have?
Childcare Network #197 has 11 total violations on record, including 9 critical, 2 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Childcare Network #197 last inspected?
Childcare Network #197 was last inspected on February 6, 2026.