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Mustard Seed Daycare Center

5001 NEW YORK AVE BLDG A, Arlington, TX 76018-4904

Operation number:
1779976
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:
85
License effective:
July 12, 2024
Hours:
08:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8174178226
Email:
mustardseeddaycarecenter@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 Mustard Seed Daycare Center from July 24, 2023 through July 17, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 18, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three 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
14

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 13 local median in 76018

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.36
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.55

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a current fire inspection on file, the last fire inspection record on file was completed on 02/25/2025.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The emergency practice form where drills are documented was not available upon request.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have a health inspection on file/available for review.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit did not have a working thermometer. The operation has three first aid kits and none of the kits had a working thermometer.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Official code
746.4003(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have the emergency preparedness plan available upon request.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2026
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: Staff training
Report finding
The director does not have on file these required annual training topics- emergency preparedness, administering medications, food allergy, hazardous materials, building safety, and communicable diseases.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The caregiver was not able to provide 18 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Official code
746.901(6)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation could not provide proof of current health inspection.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not provide proof of current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 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
The battery powered smoke detector located in the hallway requires a batter replacement, the smoke detector was chirping/beeping to be maintained during the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not produce a copy of their emergency preparedness plan.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation produced proof of sheltering/severe weather and lock down drill. The operation still needs to produce the safety documentation for fire drills or fire extinguisher and smoke detector tests.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The battert powered smoke detector located in the hallway requires a batter replacement, the smoke detector was chirping/beeping to be maintanced during the inspection.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation could not provide proof of current inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in July 2023.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation could not provide proof of current health inspection.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
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
The operation could not produce proof of having completed emergency drills.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation could not produce a copy of their emergency preparedness plan during the inspection.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A preschool health statment needed for two children in care.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The total number of employees who ceased working at your center in 2023 has not been reported as of 1/16/2024.
Correction deadline
January 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)