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Newbies & Tots Discovery Center

1801 E MAYFIELD RD, Arlington, TX 76014-2504

Operation number:
1758855
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:
79
License effective:
August 29, 2023
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Phone:
8175836007
Email:
newbiesandtotsdc@gmail.com

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 14 available inspections for Newbies & Tots Discovery Center from February 13, 2023 through July 31, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 8, 2026 and involved background screening.

Two later inspections, from July 23, 2026 through July 31, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 6 local median in 76014

Compared to 23 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.21
Local median
0.56

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
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.

Inspection history

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

Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A staff member without a background check was caring for children.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2026
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed 06/18/2024.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The exterior building has holes on the wall near the rough and the part of the gutters are loose. The gate has a sizeble gap between the two gates that leads to an open field. The gap is wide enough for children to fit through.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
The playground structures protective coating on the steps, platform services, and equipment bridge has rough, jagged edges and areas where it is has worn away.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Official code
746.3701(5)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of the eight children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation has not reviewed the consumer products safety commission website to ensure that daycare equipment has not been recalled.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
Official code
746.801(18)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three of the eight children's records reviewed do not have emergency medical authorization on file.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four of the eight children's records reviewed did not have a preschool health statement on file.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The playground structures do not have appropriate loose fill levels.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 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)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Photo Identification needed for two caregivers.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Official code
746.901(8)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Proof of negatvie TB test needed for one caregiver who has direct contact with children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Official code
746.901(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Copy of High School diploma or equivalent needed for two caregivers.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Activity plans were not posted for any age group during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection. Activity plan were posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Official code
746.401(5)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Complete Operational policies for this specific operation were not avialble during the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Gate in the fence has a wide opening. Opening is big enough for a child to get out. This was corrected during the inspection. Picture taken
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A cabinet in one of the rooms was broken and falling off a hinge. This was corrected during the inspection. Door was taken off.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
First aid kit was missing cotton balls, and tweezers, thermometer. This was corrected during the inspection. Items were purchased from the store next door.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)