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Childrens Early Development Center

3328 E BELKNAP ST, Fort Worth, TX 76111-4741

Operation number:
408700
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:
60
License effective:
May 8, 1992
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8178826062
Email:
rbenbarka51@hotmail.com
Website:
Not listed

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 11 available inspections for Childrens Early Development Center from August 19, 2021 through August 7, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 46 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 3, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Two later inspections, from September 30, 2025 through August 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
46

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
18

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
7

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 13 local median in Fort Worth

Compared to 252 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
4.18
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
28%

Repeated topics

This provider
7
Local average
0.97

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.

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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Current CPR/FA training was not available for the caregivers.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The list of current employees was not posted at the operation.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Children's records were not available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no record of lock down drills being conducted.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Official code
746.5205(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no record of severe weather drills being done.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Official code
746.5205(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no record of fire drills being done.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The gas leak test was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation has not provided parents with a written copy of their rights.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Official code
HRC 42.04271
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two staff members did not have current training records available for review.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three caregiver files were missing statements saying the caregiver has received the center's personnel policies.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
Official code
746.901(6)(B)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three caregiver files were missing statements saying the caregiver has received the center's operational policies.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Official code
746.901(6)(A)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Two children's files were missing the special care statement.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(13)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children's files did not have the healthcare professional statement available for review.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The caregivers have not signed statements saying they have received orientation.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Official code
746.901(10)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A caregiver's file was missing the notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policy was missing standard number 746.501(a)(18) which talks about promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A caregiver's file was missing the notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Two children's files were missing the special care statement.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(13)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation has not provided parents with a written copy of their rights.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Official code
HRC 42.04271
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policy is missing the information from standard 746.501(a)(30) which talks about procedures for supporting inclusive services.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three caregiver files were missing statements saying the caregiver has received the center's operational policies.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Official code
746.901(6)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three caregiver files were missing statements saying the caregiver has received the center's personnel policies.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
Official code
746.901(6)(B)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two staff members did not have current training records available for review.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children's files were missing emergency contact addresses.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three staff files were missing current CPR/FA trainings.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A school age child's file did not have current school information listed on the enrollment form.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Official code
746.605(14)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The caregivers have not signed statements saying they have received orientation.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Official code
746.901(10)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children's files did not have the healthcare professional statement available for review.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policy was missing standard number 746.501(a)(18) which talks about promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The telephone numbers were not posted at the time of the inspection.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
Official code
746.401(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policy is missing the information from standard 746.501(a)(30) which talks about procedures for supporting inclusive services.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation did not have staff trainings available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 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)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The operation did not have attendance records available for each staff member.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have staff files available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children's files did not have the healthcare professional statement available for review.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A school age child's file did not have current school information listed on the enrollment form.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Official code
746.605(14)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children's files were missing emergency contact addresses.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Two children's files were missing the special care statement.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(13)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation has not provided parents with a written copy of their rights.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Official code
HRC 42.04271
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver with a pending background check was present in the infant classroom.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Transportation safety training was not up to date.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)