Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.17
- Local median
- 0.56
Brown's Earlybird Academy 4
2499 S COLLINS ST, Arlington, TX 76014-1226
- Operation number:
- 1729253
- 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:
- 80
- License effective:
- June 14, 2022
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8172741650
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 35 available inspections for Brown's Earlybird Academy 4 from November 9, 2021 through August 17, 2026.
16 inspections recorded violations, with 41 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 31, 2026 and involved sleep safety.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 35
- Recorded violations
- 41
- Higher-concern violations
- 30
- Repeated topics
- 4
6 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
35 total inspections vs 6 local median in 76014
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.78
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
May 17, 2024June 6, 2024May 1, 2025April 16, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 1, 2025April 16, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 17, 2024June 6, 2024May 1, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 16, 2026May 15, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Two 12-month old infants were observed in a bouncer as a way to sleep during naptime. The caregiver moved them to mats and patted backs to sooth them to sleep.-
- Correction deadline
- July 31, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 17, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
- Official code
- 746.2405(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The caregiver moved the chlid to their crib after being asked too.
- Correction deadline
- July 31, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 17, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
- Official code
- 746.2426(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The nap room was observed to be over ratio by one child- there were three infants and five children ages 2 through 4 years old. The total number of children in care at the facility was twelve.
- Correction deadline
- July 31, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 17, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
- Official code
- 746.1701
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operation's Secretary of State registration status is inactive.
- Correction deadline
- August 15, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
- Official code
- 745.247
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The playground structure has chipping paint. There is a plastic mirror that was struck and has pieces of broken shards.
- Correction deadline
- May 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two of the six children's records reviewed do not have a preschool health statement on file.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
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
- One of the five staff members does not have a notarized affidavit on file.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- One of the six children's records reviewed does not have a completed emergency medical authorization on file.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
- Official code
- 746.605(11)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two of the six staff members do not have the required 24 hours of annual training in required topics.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operation director does not have the required 30 hours of annual training in required topics.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The playground structure has chipped and chipping paint. One of the toilets in the girls restroom is not in working order.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation does not have a current fire inspection, the inspection was last completed on 09/19/2024.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The playground structure's loose fill needs to be replenished.
- Correction deadline
- May 20, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The playground grounds has exposed tarp that is a tripping hazard. The playground structure has chipped paint.
- Correction deadline
- May 15, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two of the six staff members i missing annual training in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
- Correction deadline
- May 15, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The director and the van driver are missing current annual training in transportation.
- Correction deadline
- May 15, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The person left in charge during the 07/15/2024 Department of Family and Protective Services investigation inspection had provisional eligibility on their background check. A provision listed precludes the individual from being left in charge of the operation.
- Correction deadline
- July 24, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 29, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
- Official code
- 745.635(3)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The playground structure has exposed black tarp coming up from underneath the wood chips, causing tripping hazards. The playground structure also has chipping green paint, this presents as a safety hazard to the children.
- Correction deadline
- June 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Five operation staff files do not have current preventing and responding to food allergies on available for review.
- Correction deadline
- June 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child CPR certification availalble for review.
- Correction deadline
- June 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child first aid certification available for review.
- Correction deadline
- June 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Five operation staff files were observed to not have current preventing and responding to food allergies on file.
- Correction deadline
- May 24, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 6, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child first aid certification.
- Correction deadline
- May 24, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 6, 2024
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: Staff training
- Report finding
- Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child CPR certification.
- Correction deadline
- May 24, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 6, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The playground structure has exposed black tarp coming up from underneath the wood chips, causing tripping hazards.
- Correction deadline
- May 24, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 6, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- June 8, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- I observed 3 children, ages 16m, 19m, and 20m, in an activity table without the use of safety straps.
- Correction deadline
- May 18, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 1, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
- Official code
- 746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- I observed a 7-week-old infant swaddled in a crib asleep during my walkthrough.
- Correction deadline
- May 18, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 1, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
- Official code
- 746.2428
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- I observed 3 infants, ages 3mo, 9mo, and 15mo asleep in restrictive devices.
- Correction deadline
- April 19, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
- Official code
- 746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Caregivers did not supervise the playground properly, resulting in an injury that was not observed.
- Correction deadline
- May 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- It was observed that the black liner exposed on the the playground surface and may cause tripping hazard.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
- Official code
- 746.4751(c)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Four of four children's records reviewed still did not have emergency contact address on file.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 21, 2022
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-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The infant room had children ages 2 months through 22 months in one room. This was a 20 month age gap.
- Correction deadline
- March 10, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
- Official code
- 746.1605
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A 5 month old child was observed in the bucket seat without a strap being used.
- Correction deadline
- March 10, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
- Official code
- 746.2407
Low concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Four of files reviewed did not have current TB test on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 21, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.1105(2) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
- Official code
- 746.1105(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Four of four children's records reviewed did not have emergency contact address on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 11, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 746.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two of four children's records reviewed did not have a completed health statement on file for review.
- Correction deadline
- March 11, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle that the operation is planning to use does not have a child safety alarm.
- Correction deadline
- November 30, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
- Official code
- 746.5625(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The written operation policy did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity requirements.
- Correction deadline
- November 22, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The written emergency preparedness plan did not include #4 and #5.
- Correction deadline
- November 22, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The director/driver did not have current transportation training. The training expired in September 2021.
- Correction deadline
- November 22, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
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)