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Arapaho United Methodist Day School

1400 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 · Dallas County

Arapaho United Methodist Day School is a licensed child care center in Richardson, TX, licensed for up to 120 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1989. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (6 of 11). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #43 of 45 centers in Richardson and better than 17% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 17%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#43 of 45 centers in Richardson
2High risk
3Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 7 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications6
Building & playground safety2
Other standards1
Staff ratios1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumDec 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Four employees did not have their abuse neglect training.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2024
MediumDec 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Two employees did not have their abuse neglect training.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2024
Medium HighDec 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Two employees were not current with their SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Early Brain Development.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2024
Medium HighNov 19, 2024InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The gas leak inspection was not current.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024
MediumNov 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Two employees did not have their abuse neglect training.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
Medium HighNov 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Two employees were not current with their SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Early Brain Development.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
MediumNov 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Four employees did not have their abuse neglect training.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
HighNov 19, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One employee was present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. The employee scheduled their fingerprint during the inspection and left the facility.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2024
HighJan 10, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was not current.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2024
MediumMar 21, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
An infant that was not on table food did not have written feeding instructions.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023
MediumMar 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The consumer product safety form had not been updated.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity120 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours08:00 AM-04:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 20, 1989
DirectorRicki Slatten
Phone9722311005
State operation #309457

Common questions

Does Arapaho United Methodist Day School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Arapaho United Methodist Day School’s hours?

8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Arapaho United Methodist Day School accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Arapaho United Methodist Day School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 19, 2024: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Arapaho United Methodist Day School compare with other daycares in Richardson?

It is #43 of 45 centers in Richardson by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 17% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Arapaho United Methodist Day School last inspected?

May 18, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 309457 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.