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First Baptist Child Development Center

300 S Center St, Arlington, TX 76010 · Tarrant County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

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

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #70 of 108 centers in Arlington
6High risk
8Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
18 citations from 18 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Health & medication3
Food & feeding3
Caregiver conduct3
Sleep safety2
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 29, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
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.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2026
MediumOct 28, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
During the monitoring visit, the operation had one expired medication in the medication container for children.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2025
Medium LowOct 28, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Four caregivers did not complete the pre-employment affidavit form.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2025
MediumOct 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Duration §746.501(a)(18)(B)
During the monitoring visit, the operational policy book for parents did not have the duration for outdoor play.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2025
Medium HighMar 10, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food §746.2431(2)
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.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
HighDec 3, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
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.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024
Medium HighDec 3, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
During the monitoring visit, I reviewed five staff training certificates for CPR. The class was administered on line.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2024
Medium HighDec 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
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.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2025
Medium HighDec 3, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
During the monitoring visit, there were seven children with food allergies. The food allergy form did not have a physician signature.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2025
Medium HighDec 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
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.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2025
MediumDec 3, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
During the monitoring visit, there were three children who did not have up-to-date immunization records available for review during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2024
HighMar 21, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored §746.4601(5)
A desk fell on a child while in care. The desk was not securely anchored to prevent falling and causing injury to the child.
Correction verified May 25, 2023
Medium HighFeb 14, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
The operation did not have the children's food allergy plans posted in the kitchen where they prepare food.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2023
Medium HighFeb 14, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands §746.3505(b)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 26, 2022InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
A caregiver threatened corporal punishment while interacting with a child in care.
Correction verified Jul 5, 2022
HighMay 25, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting §746.2805(3)
A caregiver used prohibited punishment when a child was shaken by the shoulders while in care.
Correction verified Jul 5, 2022
HighMay 25, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
The provider threatened use of corporal punishment as a form of discipline while interacting with a child.
Correction verified Jul 5, 2022
Medium HighMar 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
At the time of inspection the wood mulch on both playgrounds was not maintained at the required six inches around the play equipment.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity321 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 2, 1990
DirectorZoelia Riner
Phone8172766492
State operation #312752

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.

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 312752 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.