Kidz Are People Too Early Childhood of Arlington

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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed screaming and yelling at a child.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Caregiver did not use good judgment when placing empty milk bottles in the sink that designated for handwashing in the infant room.

Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state May 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: It was observed that there are 5 children ages 2 month, 5 month, 5 month, 10 month and 11 month with one caregiver.

Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state May 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: It was observed an uncover trash bin full of trash that accessible to children. This trash bin located in the cafeteria.

Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state May 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: The following hazards observed during inspection: An orange electrical cord hanging from the electrical outlet to the wall that accessible to children. Children may pull on it or tripped on it. This cord is locate in the hallway where children walk by regularly. A green electric cord laying on the floor from the outlet to the TV that can pose a tripping hazard. Wall paint tripping from wall in the room next to the four years old class. Dirty carpet in two classroom that accessible to children. Dirty air vent in all classrooms. Uncovered electrical outlet in the four years old class. The electrical outlet also exposed out from the wall. The sink in the restroom that locate in the cafeteria chipped paint, wood exposed and need replace. A section of the ceiling in the three year old room cracked open. The sink counter in the three year old room need replace. Paint in the hall way chipped in a large areas. Several paint chipped from the ceiling in the three years old room. Door to the "Restricted Area" was not stable, the door is not close properly. Nails were exposed in several places from the outside climbing structures. Severl wood panels are broken that pose a risk to children.

Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state May 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: Six inches of loose fill surfacing is needed on the playground. It was observed that the mulch is at the lowest level.

Corrected May 7, 2026, verified by the state May 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The annual fire inspection must be conducted by the fire marshal.

State rule 746.5101(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal"

Inspector's note: Annual fire inspection needed. The last proof of annual fire inspection was dated 7/24/24. The operation was unable to show proof of current fire inspection.

Corrected May 7, 2026, verified by the state May 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated by Child Care Investigator and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers. Caregivers used force when spanking the children, which resulted in multiple bruising on their buttocks. This is considered as physical abuse due to significant bruising.

Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified by the state Jan 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: Based on Child Care Investigator, it was determined that a caregiver was spanking two children that cause bruises on their body.

Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified by the state Jan 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Active-play equipment must have no entanglement protrusions or openings.

State rule 746.4601(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings"

Inspector's note: It was observed that nails are protruding from climbing structure that may cause injury to children.

Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.

State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"

Inspector's note: One out of ten chlidren's record review was missing information regarding emergency medical authorization.

Corrected Oct 9, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must have a high-school diploma, equivalent, or certification of completion.

State rule 746.1107(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion"

Inspector's note: Proof of education needed for two caregivers.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: Two caregivers did not have proof of CPR and First Aid certified.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cribs must have snug-fitting sheets.

State rule 746.2409(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets"

Inspector's note: It was observed a loose fitting sheets in one of the cribs in the infant room.

Corrected Oct 9, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.

State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"

Inspector's note: It was observed that caregiver did not wash a two years old child after changing his diaper.

Corrected Oct 9, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: Six inches of loose surfacing need around the climbing struture.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: Three caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training hours.

Corrected Oct 23, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.

State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: It was observed that caregiver let children under two year old watching a music cartoon clip from an ipad. This is corrected at inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Four out of ten children's record reviewed, four of them were missing the health statement.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One out of ten children's record reviewed, one was missing copy of immunization record.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 14, 2025.

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: An Affidavit for employment is needed for one caregiver.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 14, 2025.

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: There were six infants ( 6m, 6m, 6m, 11m and 16m) in the infant room with one caregiver. They over one child over the child/staff ratio.

Corrected May 14, 2025, verified by the state May 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).