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Center for Transforming Lives ACDC

1120 UTA BLVD, Arlington, TX 76013-6985

Operation number:
1490966
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Tarrant
Capacity:
179
License effective:
August 10, 2012
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8172625910
Email:
spena@transforminglives.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 45 available inspections for Center for Transforming Lives ACDC from August 12, 2021 through August 18, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 1, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

Three later inspections, from July 2, 2026 through August 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
45

13 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
29

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
25

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

45 total inspections vs 15 local median in 76013

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.64
Local median
0.64

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.4

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and determined that caregiver did not use good judgment when taking a child to a supplies closet, closed the door and remained inside for 1 minute 30 seconds. It was also observed that another caregiver did not make a good judgment when she had knowledge of the incident and did not notify management in a timely manner.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be in non-compliance with the minimum standard rules. There is evident that a caregiver took a two year old child to the closet and remained inside for approximately 1 minute 30 seconds.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Official code
746.2805(7)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed that a two year old child did not wash their hands after diaper changing.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation. Through video footage, a caregiver was observed forcefully lifting a child from her chair and directing her to a designate area. Child was crying during the incident, no injuries were observed.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be incompliance. Child was left unattended in a classroom and was found by another caregiver in the building.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was found sleeping in a classroom while children are in her care.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence of the investigation by DFPS, a caregiver observed leaving the room on 3 different occasions where she has no visual and/or auditorial of the children.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence of the investigation by DFPS, a caregiver has grabbed a child by upper arms and takes him out of one chair and moves him to another chair.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence of the investigation by DFPS, a caregiver observer flicked a child nose.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence of the investigation, and observation by the Childcare Investigator from DFPS, a two year olds child was observed in a toilet for almost two hours.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Official code
746.2805(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A caregiver admitted to leaving children sitting on a potty chair for 30 minutes at a time, while potty training.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Official code
746.2805(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A caregiver was observed on video to forcefully grab a child and place the child forcefully in a chair.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A caregiver was observed on video to flic a child on the mouth and nose and slap a child in the face.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated at the result of the DFPS investigation, and the standard was found to be deficient as the caregiver was found reason to believe for physical abuse. The caregiver was found flick children on the nose and mouth. The caregiver was swatting children on the bottom and slapping them on the cheek. There was bruising to a child thigh where the caregiver was observed to have grabbed the child earlier in the day. Also, as the result of DFPS investigation and the standard was found to be deficient as the second caregiver was found reason to believe for neglect supervision. The second caregiver in the classroom observed the behavior and prohibited discipline by the other caregiver in the room and did not intervene or report it to management.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when using excessive force and inappropriate discipline children. The second caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment by not intervene and report to management as she was present in the classroom while her co-worker uses excessive force and inappropriately discipline children.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant fell asleep during floor time. The caregiver stated that the child fell asleep 5 minutes before I observed the classroom. I walked back to the room 10 minutes later and the child was still sleeping on the floor.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Official code
746.2424
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility did not have the inspection from from the previous inspection posted on the parent board.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The caregiver who attended to the injured child did not have current first aid training. Her certificate expired in 3/2023.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The scissors being used in the 2yr old class are specified for use by kindergarden and first grade.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The child's file was not available for review upon request during the 04/27/2023 inspection.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
746.801(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The caregivers' training files were not available for review upon request during the 04/27/2023 inspection.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A group of 11 children were observed without an activity for 23 minutes. This occurred after two additional caregivers joined the classroom with 4 toddlers.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Official code
746.2205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Three caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they had a 10 minute long conversation amongst themselves while caring for children. Two caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they observed three children rolling around on each other on the carpet and did not intervene. This incident occurred for 2 minutes.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The caregivers did not know who was responsible for the child, each of the three caregivers stated that they were not responsible for the child when the incident occurred.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed seated not free from administrative duties for 13 minutes while caring for children.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone surrounding the slide on the Pre-K playground was observed with less than an inch of wood chips. A picture was taken at the time of the inspection. Grass was observed growing in the use zone of the rock climbing wall on the Pre-K causing the wood chips to become compacted. Grass was also observed growing on the sand hill that acts as loose fill for the entrance of the slide.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
The operation notified the health department but did notifiy licensing of a person who tested positive for COVID-19.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
While in care a child was left on the playground unsupervised.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation failed to inspect the playground before children use.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)