Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.73
- Local median
- 0.14
Carlas Affordable Childcare
2909 GOLDEN MEADOW AVE, Mesquite, TX 75181-2150
- Operation number:
- 856869
- Type:
- Licensed Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Dallas
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- November 3, 2006
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2146136492
- Email:
- carla.arterberry@yahoo.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Carlas Affordable Childcare from November 8, 2021 through March 17, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 10, 2025 and involved child guidance.
Equipment or readiness was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from April 28, 2025 through March 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 75181
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 14%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.15
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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation has not conducted their emergency prepardness drills since 10/23/25.
- Correction deadline
- April 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 747.5005(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The children were observed watching tv while eating lunch.
- Correction deadline
- April 10, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
- Official code
- 747.2105(c)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A child was observed to be strapped in a baby bouncer for time out.
- Correction deadline
- April 10, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2705(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive Device for Time Out
- Official code
- 747.2705(8)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation did not have documentation showing that the four dogs were vacinatted.
- Correction deadline
- August 23, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
- Official code
- 747.3703(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The operation was providing care for eight children. The operation was over ratio by two children.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 9, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
- Official code
- 747.1801
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The provider was missing training in the following sections: SIDS / Shaken baby Emergency preparedness Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Food allergies
- Correction deadline
- July 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 28, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 747.1309(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Four children did not have immunization records on file.
- Correction deadline
- July 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 747.613(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 1 child did not have records available for review.
- Correction deadline
- July 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.601(c) - Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
- Official code
- 747.601(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Two children did not have the authorization of medical attention section completed in the file.
- Correction deadline
- July 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
- Official code
- 747.605(12)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Three dogs at the operation did not have current vaccination records.
- Correction deadline
- November 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 7, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
- Official code
- 747.3703(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One child records did not have current immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- November 4, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 17, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 747.613(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hours of training.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
- Official code
- 747.1303(5)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The sheets in the play yard was loosely fitted.
- Correction deadline
- November 4, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.2311(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
- Official code
- 747.2311(2)(B)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- There was a 10 month old sleeping in a play yard with a blanket.
- Correction deadline
- October 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 747.2315(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A three month old infant in care did not have infant feeding instructions on file for review.
- Correction deadline
- November 12, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 747.2321(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The Director was observed to not have 30 annual hours of training.
- Correction deadline
- January 3, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1107(7) - Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - Proof of Training (A-J)
- Official code
- 747.1107(7)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children in care observed not to have a health statement on file for review.
- Correction deadline
- December 3, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
- Official code
- 747.611(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children in care observed not to have immunization records on file for review.
- Correction deadline
- December 3, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.613(a) - Required Immunizations
- Official code
- 747.613(a)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One child in care did not have any records avaliable for review.
- Correction deadline
- November 12, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.605(1) - Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
- Official code
- 747.605(1)