Early Care and Education
Licensed child-care center in North Richland Hills, TX 76182 · Texas operation #1804597
Record summary
1 high-risk · 7 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 10 inspections and 7 investigations); last inspection Sep 23, 2026.
1 of 7 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 7515 Smithfield Rd, North Richland Hills, TX 76182
- Phone
- (817) 849-2331
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 352 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Nov 12, 2024
- Director
- Diedre Bentz
- Programs
- Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Sep 23, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.
State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"
Inspector's note: Two food allergy emergency plans were missing the parent's signature.
Corrected Oct 7, 2026, verified by the state Sep 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.
State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"
Inspector's note: Two immunization records were not current.
Corrected Oct 7, 2026, verified by the state Sep 29, 2026.
Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.
State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"
Inspector's note: One medication was past the expired date printed on the box.
Corrected Oct 7, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026.
Sep 10, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jun 24, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."
Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regard to a report and was found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge of a group of children when a child was injured did not have current training in First Aid. The caregiver has completed First Aid training.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Jun 9, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 1, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 28, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.
State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"
Inspector's note: There were ant mounds on the grass yard area leading to the playground turf area which caused children to get bitten.
Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 9, 2026.
Medium risk Parents must be told about less serious injuries.
State rule 746.307(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries"
Inspector's note: When notifying a parent of an injury, the front office provided information that differed from the written incident report.
Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 31, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Oct 28, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 22, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 19, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"
Inspector's note: Based on information obtained it was determined a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child as way to direct them to a task. In this action a mark was left on the child's arm.
Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified by the state Oct 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 20, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 22, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 11, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Nov 21, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 19, 2024: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Early Care and Education on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1804597.
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