# North Arlington Kindercare North Arlington Kindercare is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Arlington, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 133 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 1608 Candler Dr, Arlington, TX 76011 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 133 - License/permit: 221589- 747 - Operator: not published - Phone: (817) 265-3369 - Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=102659 ## Inspection record 45 findings across 47 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-11-10 to 2026-07-15); 27 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-06-09 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-06-16: Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily: During the inspection one child was observed using their personal Ipad throughout the inspection. Based on information gathered during the inspection the child is using the ipad for accommodations, that are not documented. (§746.2207(c)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-c-3)) - 2026-06-09 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-06-16: Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room: Only two of the six classrooms at the operation had emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams posted. (§746.5207(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5207-b)) - 2026-06-09 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2026-06-16: Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Not Used On or Near Hard, Slippery Surface: During the inspection multiple children were observed using a sprinkler on/near concrete. (§746.5015(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5015-a)) - 2026-06-09 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-07-15: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records: Multiple children files were no located during the inspection. (§746.801(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-1)) - 2026-06-09 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-06-29: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: Two children in care have known food allergies with FARE forms not signed by the physician. (§746.3819; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3819)) - 2026-05-18 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-06-09: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care: A copy of the fire inspection was not made available for review (§746.801(11); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-11)) - 2026-05-14 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-06-16: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: The bus driver did not display good judgement when they allowed a child to go inside a gas station alone. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2026-05-14 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-06-16: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: The bus driver did not have adequate supervision when they allowed a child to go into a gas station alone. They were unable to intervene if necessary. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2026-04-20 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-06-03: AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization: The operation did not report to licensing withing 48 hours, an injury that required medical treatment. (§746.305(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-305-a-2)) - 2026-04-07 — Other, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-05-18: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children: 1203(5)- This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Through interviews with staff, it was determined that a caregiver used harsh tones with children and did not interact in a positive manner. (§746.1203(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-5)) - 2026-04-07 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-05-18: Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs: This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Classrooms were observed to be not following the activity plan due to the children being out of control. (§746.2201; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2201)) - 2026-02-12 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2026-03-05: Driver Has Current Driver's License: It was determined that a staff person has transported children on bus runs, without a current driver's license. (§746.5617(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5617-b)) - 2026-01-16 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2026-01-26: Report Number of Employees: The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2025, by the required date of 1/15/26. (§746.303(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-303-b)) - 2026-01-12 — Health records & medication, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-03-03: Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization: While an incident report was done, the report was not complete and did not include all of the required information. (§746.701(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-701-1)) - 2025-10-14 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-10-21: Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days: Written feeding instructions were not current for 4 infants who are not yet on table food. (§746.2421(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2421-b)) - …and 30 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Spanish Schoolhouse](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-512233) — 1.03 km, capacity 100 - [Primrose School of Ne Green Oaks](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-141391) — 1.09 km, capacity 170 - [Little Shepherd Childrens Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-197468) — 1.39 km, capacity 63 - [Early Care and Education](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1489576) — 1.51 km, capacity 255 - [Lil Images of Blessings Christian Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1038428) — 1.74 km, capacity 85 - [Tlc Schools on Green Oaks](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1272671) — 1.75 km, capacity 175 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 102659 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=102659 - us_census_geocoder record 1608 CANDLER DR|ARLINGTON|TX|76011 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-102659 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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