Shine Bright Christian Academy
Licensed child-care center in Arlington, TX 76016 · Texas operation #1824636
Record summary
3 high-risk · 8 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (8 citations in all, from 5 inspections and 1 assessment); last inspection Sep 8, 2026.
1 of 8 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
- 4201 Little Rd, Arlington, TX 76016
- Phone
- (817) 435-1279
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 76 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 15, 2026
- Director
- LaToyia Dennis
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care
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 8, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 27, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 26, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
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: The operation had loose fill in the amount of 3 inches on the playground when six is required.
Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified by the state Mar 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 16, 2026: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"
Inspector's note: The operation did not report the number of staff who ceased employment with them for 2025.
Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified by the state Jan 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 3, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 13, 2025: Inspection
6 citations.
High risk There must be documentation that each crib meets federal rules.
State rule 746.2409(a)(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules"
Inspector's note: During the application inspection, the infant cribs were recalled. The facility will need to replace them with new cribs or playpens.
Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children"
Inspector's note: During the application inspection, a water fountain is running near the front entrance.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The facility did not have the fire inspection before today's application inspection.
Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 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: In the 2-5-year-old outdoor playground, some areas only have 2 inches of loose fill.
Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Written Activity Plan - Child-Initiated - Equipment/Materials In Reach
State rule 746.2206(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plan - Child-Initiated - Equipment/Materials In Reach"
Inspector's note: During the application inspection, the facility does not have educational materials for children, such as arts supplies, books, and other activity materials in each classroom.
Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 2025.
Medium risk Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
State rule 746.4301(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child"
Inspector's note: During the application inspection, the facility does not have infant/toddler outdoor playground.
Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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: Shine Bright Christian Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1824636.
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