First Baptist Child Development Center
First Baptist Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 321 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 1990. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 18). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #70 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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2 infants in 2 seperate classrooms were seen sleeping in restrictive devices. 1 infant was asleep in a bouncer and 1 infant was asleep in a rocker. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregivers move the infants to their cribs.
During the monitoring visit, the operation had one expired medication in the medication container for children.
Four caregivers did not complete the pre-employment affidavit form.
During the monitoring visit, the operational policy book for parents did not have the duration for outdoor play.
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found. The operation did not document the bottle feedings for the victim on the ProCare app for the parent to review the daily feeding for the victim.
There was an 8-month-old infant sleeping in a swing buckled in during the monitoring visit. The infant was removed from the swing during the monitoring visit upon request.
During the monitoring visit, I reviewed five staff training certificates for CPR. The class was administered on line.
During the monitoring visit, the wooden logs on the playground had nails sticking out, and there appeared to be something growing in between the wooden logs on the playground.
During the monitoring visit, there were seven children with food allergies. The food allergy form did not have a physician signature.
During the monitoring visit, the playground mulch was low and did not meet the depth requirements surrounding the landing area of the slide, and the enclosed playground equipment did not have enough mulch surrounding the equipment.
During the monitoring visit, there were three children who did not have up-to-date immunization records available for review during the monitoring visit.
A desk fell on a child while in care. The desk was not securely anchored to prevent falling and causing injury to the child.
The operation did not have the children's food allergy plans posted in the kitchen where they prepare food.
I observed the caregiver not washing the child's hands after changing the childs diaper. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed the childs hands.
A caregiver threatened corporal punishment while interacting with a child in care.
A caregiver used prohibited punishment when a child was shaken by the shoulders while in care.
The provider threatened use of corporal punishment as a form of discipline while interacting with a child.
At the time of inspection the wood mulch on both playgrounds was not maintained at the required six inches around the play equipment.
About this center
Common questions
Does First Baptist Child Development Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are First Baptist Child Development Center’s hours?
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does First Baptist Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has First Baptist Child Development Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 29, 2026: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does First Baptist Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Arlington?
It is tied for #70 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was First Baptist Child Development Center last inspected?
Aug 3, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 312752 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.