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Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC

3401 AVENUE I, Fort Worth, TX 76105-2423

Operation number:
188075
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:
60
License effective:
September 16, 1986
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8175361731
Email:
spena@transforminglives.org
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 25 available inspections for Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC from October 25, 2021 through May 19, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 19, 2026 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
25

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 12 local median in 76105

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.44
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.56

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: Background screening
Report finding
One staff member does not have an active background check on file.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation failed to provide proof of coverage by the anniversary of 1/20/25
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Official code
746.203(2)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
Official code
745.509
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
Official code
745.509
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
Official code
745.509
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Two children were left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(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
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found in be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver kicked a child twice then picked up the child from the floor by the arm, moving the child over to seated position.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation has not updated their liability insurance, it was due by January 20, 2024.
Correction deadline
February 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Official code
746.203(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers. The caregiver carried the child from under their arms and put them onto the cot in a forceful manner.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The paint on the playground equipment is chipping. Large paint chips are falling off and pose a safety hazard to children. Photographs were taken of the deficiency.
Correction deadline
November 25, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation did not provide information about each person that is a controlling person.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
Official code
745.903(2)