Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.63
- Local median
- 0.38
Childcare Network #197
717 W STEPHENS ST, Arlington, TX 76017-5810
- Operation number:
- 1830504
- 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:
- 144
- License effective:
- February 24, 2026
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8175576905
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Childcare Network #197 from February 6, 2026 through August 20, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 4, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
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
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 0
8 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 14 local median in 76017
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.92
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Several classrooms had covers missing from plugs. This was corrected at inspection when covers were placed in all outlets that were missing.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The door separating the infant and preschool classrooms had a large gap beneath it. Preschool children were observed pushing small toys under the door into the infant room. An infant was observed retrieving one of the toys and was observed with the toy completely inside their mouth. The gap beneath the door allowed items to pass freely between classrooms, creating a potential choking hazard for infants.
- Correction deadline
- August 12, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 20, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
- Official code
- 746.2401(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A caregiver did not wash an infant hands after a diaper change.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
- Official code
- 746.3417(3)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used a form of prohibited punishment when she grabbed a child from behind in order to divert behavior.
- Correction deadline
- June 25, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
- Official code
- 746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used profane language while in the presence of children while actively supervising.
- Correction deadline
- June 25, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
- Official code
- 746.2805(6)
No recorded violations in this report