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Tarrant County Kids at Ellis

2601 SHADOW RIDGE DR, Arlington, TX 76006-2763

Operation number:
1797251
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:
50
License effective:
December 16, 2024
Hours:
07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8172534573
Email:
receptionist@tckids.org
Website:
tckids.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 11 available inspections for Tarrant County Kids at Ellis from May 23, 2024 through July 21, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 3, 2026 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from July 7, 2026 through July 21, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 12 local median in 76006

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.27
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
18%
Local median
16%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
18%
Local median
18%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.25

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: Supervision
Report finding
There was not adequate supervision in the classroom when the caregiver did not see two children behaving inappropriately in the classroom.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1205(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
744.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The program director did not ensure supplies were present at the operation as needed. The site director left the operation without ensuring a caregiver was present to supervise the children.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1005(a)(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Official code
744.1005(a)(4)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Children were not kept engaged in activities for over 30 minutes while the caregiver was not present at the operation.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.2002(9) - Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - No Long Waiting Periods
Official code
744.2002(9)