North Arlington KinderCare

1608 CANDLER DR, Arlington, TX 76011Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

82 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

March 12, 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
North Arlington KinderCare
License number
221589- 747
Location
1608 CANDLER DR, Arlington, TX 76011
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 2.5/100
Inspection record
82 inspections, last inspected March 12, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor2.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

103

Total Violations

Mar 12, 2026

Last Inspection

133

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (103)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(b)Feb 12, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(b)Feb 12, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 16, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 16, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 16, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-21

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(1)Jan 12, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-26

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(1)Jan 12, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 14, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 14, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 14, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(b)Nov 21, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1311(d)Nov 21, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(c)Nov 21, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1311(d)Nov 21, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(c)Nov 21, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(b)Nov 21, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1311(d)Nov 21, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(c)Nov 21, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(b)Nov 21, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(11)Aug 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Aug 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4405Aug 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3405Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(5)Aug 8, 2023

A tricycle on the toddler playground was broken and cracked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4405Aug 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3405Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(5)Aug 8, 2023

A tricycle on the toddler playground was broken and cracked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Aug 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4405Aug 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(11)Aug 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

CRITICALHEALTH746.3405Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(5)Aug 8, 2023

A tricycle on the toddler playground was broken and cracked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Aug 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(11)Aug 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Aug 8, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(14)Sep 14, 2022

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.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(2)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(5)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)Sep 14, 2022

One child lacked authorization for emergency medical care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(11)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.401(4)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Sep 14, 2022

One child did not have an immunization record on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Sep 14, 2022

One child did not have a health statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.901(3)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1301(7)(A)Sep 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Sep 14, 2022

One child did not have an immunization record on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Sep 14, 2022

One child did not have a health statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.901(3)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)Sep 14, 2022

One child lacked authorization for emergency medical care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(14)Sep 14, 2022

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.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(5)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(2)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1301(7)(A)Sep 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(11)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.401(4)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Sep 14, 2022

One child did not have an immunization record on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Sep 14, 2022

One child did not have a health statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.901(3)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)Sep 14, 2022

One child lacked authorization for emergency medical care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(14)Sep 14, 2022

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.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(5)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(2)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.1301(7)(A)Sep 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(11)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.401(4)Sep 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 3, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 3, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 3, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1609May 23, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 23, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)May 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)May 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1609May 23, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 23, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1609May 23, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)May 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 23, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(5)May 10, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)May 10, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)May 10, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(5)May 10, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)May 10, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(5)May 10, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Nov 10, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Nov 10, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Nov 10, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jul 6, 2021

Based on interviews with the director, caregivers, and the parent this standard was found to be deficiency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jul 6, 2021

Based on interviews with the director, caregivers, and the parent this standard was found to be deficiency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jul 6, 2021

Based on interviews with the director, caregivers, and the parent this standard was found to be deficiency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-27

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Arlington KinderCare's safety grade?

North Arlington KinderCare has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 2.5 out of 100.

How many violations does North Arlington KinderCare have?

North Arlington KinderCare has 103 total violations on record, including 59 critical, 41 serious, and 3 minor.

When was North Arlington KinderCare last inspected?

North Arlington KinderCare was last inspected on March 12, 2026.

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