Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.6
- Local median
- 0.55
Shine Bright Christian Academy
4201 LITTLE RD, Arlington, TX 76016-5602
- Operation number:
- 1824636
- 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:
- 76
- License effective:
- December 10, 2025
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8174351279
- Email:
- admin@shinebrightchristianacademy.org
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Shine Bright Christian Academy from November 13, 2025 through May 27, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 26, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
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
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 17 local median in 76016
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.86
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 13, 2025February 26, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation had loose fill in the amount of 3 inches on the playground when six is required.
- Correction deadline
- March 12, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 6, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation did not report the number of staff who ceased employment with them for 2025.
- Correction deadline
- January 21, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 29, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- During the application inspection, the facility does not have infant/toddler outdoor playground.
- Correction deadline
- November 27, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4301(a) - Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
- Official code
- 746.4301(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- During the application inspection, the facility does not have educational materials for children, such as arts supplies, books, and other activity materials in each classroom.
- Correction deadline
- November 27, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2206(3)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Child-Initiated - Equipment/Materials In Reach
- Official code
- 746.2206(3)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have the fire inspection before today's application inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 27, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 3, 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: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During the application inspection, the infant cribs were recalled. The facility will need to replace them with new cribs or playpens.
- Correction deadline
- November 27, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- In the 2-5-year-old outdoor playground, some areas only have 2 inches of loose fill.
- Correction deadline
- November 27, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 3, 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
- During the application inspection, a water fountain is running near the front entrance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3701(9)