Tender Love Childcare LLC
Licensed child-care center in Arlington, TX 76002 · Texas operation #1732362
Record summary
22 high-risk · 67 total
22 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (67 citations in all, from 17 inspections, 6 investigations and 2 assessments); last inspection Nov 5, 2026.
8 of 67 citations were 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
- 6516 New York Ave Ste 120, Arlington, TX 76002
- Phone
- (682) 321-7080
- Website
- tenderlovearlington.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 23, 2022
- Director
- OCTAVIA WARD
- Programs
- Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips, Night 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
Nov 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 29, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 22, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
State rule 746.1701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children"
Inspector's note: Upon arrival, one caregiver was with twelve children. Four children were 0-17 months old, and eight were 18 months-4 years old.
Corrected Oct 22, 2026, verified by the state Oct 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 13, 2026: Inspection
7 citations.
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 visit, there was one caregiver present without a background check in the three-year-old classroom.
Corrected Oct 21, 2026, verified by the state Oct 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry each child's emergency medical information.
State rule 746.5617(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information"
Inspector's note: During the visit, the operation did not have the medical emergency information listed on ProCare for children who are transported to and from public school.
Corrected Oct 15, 2026, verified by the state Oct 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The vehicle's child safety alarm must be installed and maintained as the manufacturer instructs.
State rule 746.5625(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions"
Inspector's note: During the visit, the operation safety alarm was not working on the transportation vehicle.
Corrected Oct 23, 2026, verified by the state Nov 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.
State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually"
Inspector's note: During the visit, the director did not have a transportation certificate available for review.
Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 16, 2026. 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 visit, there was one infant sitting in a highchair without straps. The specific age is 12-17 months of age.
Corrected Oct 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 22, 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(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"
Inspector's note: During the visit, the operation had several outlets that were not covered. The operation added outlets covered to all outlets during the visit.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
State rule 746.1701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children"
Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, one caregiver had ten children. Four children were aged 0-17 months, and six were aged 18 months-4 years.
Corrected Oct 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 17, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 7, 2026: Inspection
5 citations.
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, there was a person in a empty classroom with 3 unenrolled children with no background check blow drying 1 of the child's hair.This was corrected at inspection by having the person leave the operation.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.
State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"
Inspector's note: Caregiver did not know how many children were in her classroom at the time of inspection.
Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection during the inspectors walk through there were no caregivers in the school age room. The children were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection by having a caregiver go into the room.
Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.
State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection there was a caregiver on social media on her phone in a classroom with 10 children during naptime. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver turn off her phone.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk There must be enough light at nap time for caregivers to see each child.
State rule 746.2911 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"
Inspector's note: 3's and 4's classroom lighting was too dark at the time of inspection. Inspector could not see caregiver's face when in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection by having her turn on the bathroom light for adequate lighting.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 6, 2026: Investigation of a report
7 citations.
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 failed to demonstrate good judgment by telling and allowing school age kids to engage in a physical fight.
Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Caregivers must step in when needed to keep each child safe.
State rule 746.1205(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety"
Inspector's note: Caregiver failed to intervene to ensure child's safety during a physical altercation with another child.
Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 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 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"
Inspector's note: Caregiver admitted to restraining a child in care.
Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 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(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language"
Inspector's note: Caregiver was heard cursing at a child in care.
Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.
State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: The operation failed to notify licensing that a non-routine situation (physical altercation between 2 children) took place at the operation that placed children at risk.
Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group
State rule 746.1109(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group"
Inspector's note: Operation left the underage caregiver alone with sole responsibility for a group of children in care.
Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.
State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"
Inspector's note: The operation failed to provide an incident report to the parent within 48 hours of the incident.
Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 29, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.
State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"
Inspector's note: Caregiver was seen watching a social media video on her phone during naptime. This was corrected at inspection by having her close the app and lock her phone.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Directors must complete 30 hours of annual training.
State rule 746.1301(a)(6)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training"
Inspector's note: Director had a total of 13 hours for training year 3/2025-3/2026.
Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified by the state Aug 13, 2026. 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: At the time of inspection, the cribs were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection by having a caregiver label the cribs.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 13, 2026: Assessment
5 citations.
Medium-high risk The director must complete annual training on caring for children under 24 months.
State rule 746.1311(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months"
Inspector's note: Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 20, 2026.
Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.
State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"
Inspector's note: Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 20, 2026.
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training"
Inspector's note: Operations 2 employee files still lacked statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in ?746.1303 of this chapter.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 20, 2026.
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(7)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies"
Inspector's note: Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Operational policies;
Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 20, 2026.
Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(7)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies"
Inspector's note: Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Personnel policies;
Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 20, 2026.
Mar 25, 2026: Assessment
6 citations.
Medium-high risk The director must complete annual training on caring for children under 24 months.
State rule 746.1311(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months"
Inspector's note: Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified by the state Apr 13, 2026.
Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.
State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"
Inspector's note: Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified by the state Apr 13, 2026.
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: Operations 4 children's files still did not have health statements at the time of inspection.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified by the state Apr 10, 2026.
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training"
Inspector's note: Operations 2 employee files still lacked statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in ?746.1303 of this chapter.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified by the state Apr 13, 2026.
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(7)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies"
Inspector's note: Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Operational policies;
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified by the state Apr 13, 2026.
Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(7)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies"
Inspector's note: Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Personnel policies;
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified by the state Apr 13, 2026.
Mar 6, 2026: Inspection
10 citations.
Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete pre-service training as the state requires.
State rule 746.1301(a)(2)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training"
Inspector's note: 2 caregivers did not have any annual trainings at the time of inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 23, 2026.
Medium-high risk The director must complete annual training on caring for children under 24 months.
State rule 746.1311(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, director lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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: 3 caregivers did not have current CPR First Aid at the time of inpspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 14, 2026.
Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.
State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, director lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 25, 2026. 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: 4 childrens files did not have health statements at the time of inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, 2 employee files lacked statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in ?746.1303 of this chapter.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(7)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, 2 employee files lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Operational policies;
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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: 2 caregivers files did not have completed affidavit at the time of inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).
State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"
Inspector's note: 2 caregivers files did not have completed affidavit at the time of inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(7)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, 2 employee files lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Personnel policies;
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 11, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 4, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A follow up inspection was conducted. The 3 year old classroom was left unattended with the lights off with one child awake roamiing the classroom and one child alseep on a nap mat.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
State rule 746.2428 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, an infant was observed to be sleeping swaddled in thick blankets. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver remove the wrappings.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 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: Classroom with 4 children under 2 years old was observed using screen time. The children were watching nursey rhymes on a tablet.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Jan 22, 2026: Inspection
4 citations.
High risk If a person's background check came back with conditions, their duties must be restricted as the conditions say.
State rule 745.635(3) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions"
Inspector's note: A caregiver with restrictions was observed to be left alone with the Pre K class.
Corrected Jan 22, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 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: A caregiver who's background check is still pending was at the operation with the 2yr old class alone for the duration of the inspectors time at the operation.
Corrected Jan 22, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: 3 year old classroom was left unattended by caregiver left in charge of the operation during naptime. 1 child was in a classroom alone playing until thier service provider arrived.While present another child from the Pre K room left the room and walked down to the kitchen by herself unattended. Inspector followed her and took her back to her classroom where the owner was watching the class.
Corrected Jan 22, 2026, verified by the state Feb 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Infants must never be left unsupervised.
State rule 746.2401(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised"
Inspector's note: Infant room teacher was observed leaving the classroom and entering another classroom searching for something and then returning to the infant room. This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver was addressed by the director and went back to her classroom.
Corrected Jan 22, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 20, 2026: Investigation of a report
5 citations.
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: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was non-compliant with this standard by leaving a 16-year-old caregiver in charge of a group of school age children which resulted in the caregiver rough housing with a child for over 15 minutes.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
State rule 746.1203(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children"
Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was non-compliant with this standard because a caregiver left in charge engaged in inappropriate "play" fighting with a child by slapping the child's face several times.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026.
Medium risk Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
State rule 746.1109(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group"
Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was non-compliant with this standard by leaving a 16-year-old in charge of a group of school age children 2-3x a week.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026.
Medium risk Children's records must be kept and made available.
State rule 746.801(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the operation did not have the child's file avaliable for review.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026.
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: At the time of inspection, the operation did not have the caregiver's file avaliable for review.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026.
Dec 4, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Oct 6, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
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: Operation had an expired fire inspection report.
Corrected Oct 27, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 5, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jul 23, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 9, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: 3 year old caregiver was seen napping during naptime.
Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified by the state Jul 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Infants must never be left unsupervised.
State rule 746.2401(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised"
Inspector's note: During the inspector's walkthrough, the infant room was left unattended with 3 infants in the classroom.
Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified by the state Jul 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 18, 2025: Inspection
8 citations.
High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.
State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"
Inspector's note: Caregiver in charge did not know how many children were in the 3's class at the time of inspection. Caregiver had to count the children with inspector present.
Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.
State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"
Inspector's note: 2 caregivers were seen on their phones in the classroom during naptime at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The naptime child-to-caregiver ratio may be reduced by 50 percent only when the state's conditions are met.
State rule 746.1613(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present"
Inspector's note: Staff were seen leaving their classrooms unattended during naptime to use the bathroom, or take phone calls
Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 2025.
Medium-high risk There must be enough light at nap time for caregivers to see each child.
State rule 746.2911 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"
Inspector's note: Lighting in the classrooms during naptime was too dark, inspectors eyes had to adjust.
Corrected Jun 18, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
State rule 746.2206(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities"
Inspector's note: Operations activity schedule did not have a minimum of two daily opportunities for outdoor play, weather permitting, in which a child makes use of both small and large muscles, at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 2025.
Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.
State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"
Inspector's note: Screen time was being utilized in the 3 year old room during naptime. This was corrected at inspection by having the operation cover the screen.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover parent rights.
State rule 746.501(a)(20) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights"
Inspector's note: Parents rights were not in operational policies or any other form at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 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: 1 child's file did not have a shot record at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified by the state Jul 2, 2025.
Jan 22, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 17, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jan 17, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 16, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 3 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: Tender Love Childcare LLC on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1732362.
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- Bugs n Bears No citations in 24 months
- BusyBezzzz No citations in 24 months
- Childcare Network #182 No citations in 24 months
- Cornerstone Academy No citations in 24 months
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