Play Academy Arlington LLC

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not do janitorial work that takes their attention away from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(C) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Janitorial duties"

Inspector's note: Upon arrival caregivers were sweeping and moppin in 2 classrooms with children present. This was corrected at inspection by having them stop.

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

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the operation grouped a 1 year old child with the oldest child being 6 and total kids being 14. This was corrected at inspection after children were picked up.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: At the time of inspection, a 1 year old was engagad in screen time. This was corrected at inspection once the child was picked up from care.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: At the time of inspection the infant room was out of ratio with 5 to 1 caregiver, and the 2's room was out of ratio with 13 to 1. This was corrected at inspection by transitioning children.

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

Medium-high risk Sanitary holders must be used when serving food.

State rule 746.3317(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders"

Inspector's note: 18-23 month classroom were observed eating gold fish on the table surface. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.

State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"

Inspector's note: CPSC form was not updated annually with a date of 2/5/2025. This was corrected at inspection.

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

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, 2's caregiver did not have an active background check and had direct access to the children. The caregiver left the operation. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was found that the caregivers utilized the highchair not only for feeding purposes, but also as a method to manage the child's behavior.

Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified by the state Mar 30, 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: During the monitoring inspection, the fire inspection expired on 12/3/2024.

Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified by the state Mar 6, 2026. 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: During the monitoring visit, the television was on in the classroom. There were four children present, and two of the children were 9 months and 10 months old. The two other children were 2 years old. The caregiver turned the television off upon request from the inspector.

Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified by the state Mar 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: During the follow up visit, there were two caregivers with pending background checks. The caregivers were not able to leave the operation due to being out of ratio. The caregivers were located in the infant and toddler classroom.

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

Medium risk Screen time must be age-appropriate.

State rule 746.2207(c)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate"

Inspector's note: During the initial visit, the infant classroom had one infant, age 20 mos., watching screen time on an iPad in the classroom. The caregiver removed the device upon request from the inspector.

Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified by the state Nov 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the CPR was completed online.

Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified by the state Aug 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, there was one infant who did not have an up-to-date feeding form available for review. The last form completed was in June.

Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: During the follow-up visit, there were two children without up-to-date shot records.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Aug 25, 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: During the visit, two caregivers did not have CPR/first aid certificates. One caregiver certificate for CPR/first aid has expired. The second caregiver did not have the CPR/first aid certificate available for review.

Corrected Jul 31, 2025, verified by the state Jul 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each crib must be labelled for its infant.

State rule 746.2409(a)(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant"

Inspector's note: During the visit, the infant classroom had three cribs not labeled with the infants's names. On one crib, the infant's name on the outside was incorrect.

Corrected Jul 3, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.

State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not provide the feedings to a young child at the schedule time request in between feedings from the written feeding form signed by the parent.

Corrected Jul 14, 2025, verified by the state Jul 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

State rule 746.2417(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, there was an infant in the restrictive device for twenty-five minutes. The caregiver removed the infant upon the director's request.

Corrected Jun 20, 2025, verified by the state Jun 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the operation had four cleaning supply bottles that were not labeled in the pre-K classroom, infant classroom, and toddler classroom.

Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 25, 2025. 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: During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom had six children in the classroom with one caregiver. The specific age is 10 months.

Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, there was an infant in the high chair that the caregiver was feeding. The safety straps were not on the infant in the highchair. Upon request, the caregiver added the straps to the infants.

Corrected Jun 20, 2025, verified by the state Jun 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the grass is overgrown on the playground, and weeds are growing inside of the playground structure under the tire mulch.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jun 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Carbon-monoxide detector test dates and battery changes must be documented.

State rule 746.5537(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for carbon monoxide detection.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jun 29, 2025.

Medium risk Activities for Toddlers - Provide Social and Emotional Development

State rule 746.2507(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Toddlers - Provide Social and Emotional Development"

Inspector's note: During the monitor visit, the toddler classroom has shelves but limited toys. The classroom does not have toys available for social-emotional, fine motor, or art activities or manipulatives, and the bookshelf is turned toward the wall.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jun 25, 2025.

Medium risk Records of outdoor play equipment maintenance must be kept for 3 months.

State rule 746.4751(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have the monthly daily ground checklist available for review.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jun 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for fire, lockdown, or sheltering drills.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jun 29, 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: During the follow up visit, there was one child who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child must have the written health statement the state requires on file.

State rule 746.611(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement"

Inspector's note: During the visit, the follow up visit there were two children who did not have the health care statement signed by the parent.

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025.

Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"

Inspector's note: During the follow up visit, the director was not able to present any trainings, affidavits, first aid, or personal records. I was not able to review caregivers' CPR/first aid documents, child care center personal information records, or affidavits.

Corrected Jun 12, 2025, verified by the state Jun 16, 2025.

Medium risk Employees' attendance records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025.

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: During the monitoring visit, there were five children who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.

Corrected May 27, 2025, verified by the state May 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Children must have the immunizations the state requires.

State rule 746.613(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Immunizations"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, there were one child who did not have immunization records available for review.

Corrected May 27, 2025, verified by the state May 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant rooms must have a sufficient number of toys.

State rule 746.2405(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom did not have toys available for infants to explore at eye level or during floor time. The director said they will get toys from the closet as needed for infants.

Corrected May 27, 2025, verified by the state May 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Toddler furnishings and equipment must meet the state's requirements.

State rule 746.2505(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the toddler classroom shelves for toys were empty. The caregivers grabbed toys from a closet for the children to play with in the classroom at the table.

Corrected May 27, 2025, verified by the state May 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Physician Information"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare information section completed on the application.

Corrected May 27, 2025, verified by the state May 29, 2025.

Medium risk Each child must have the written health statement the state requires on file.

State rule 746.611(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare statement signed by the parent.

Corrected May 27, 2025, verified by the state May 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the director was not able to present any trainings, affidavits, CPR/first aid, or personal records. I was not able to review caregivers' CPR/first aid documents, child care center personal information records, or affidavits.

Corrected May 27, 2025, verified by the state May 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Employees' attendance records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.

Corrected May 27, 2025, verified by the state May 29, 2025.

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(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over"

Inspector's note: The television in the school age is classroom is currently sitting on a table.

Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified by the state Feb 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must cover evacuation, relocation, and sheltering or lock-down procedures.

State rule 746.5202(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have the name and address of the place the operation will relocate in case of an emergency in the emergency preparedness plan.

Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified by the state Feb 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Gas lines and appliances must pass the required gas-leak inspection.

State rule 746.5401 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a gas inspection available for review during the monitoring visit.

Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified by the state Feb 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).