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KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy, LLC

1601 E Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010 · Tarrant County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy, LLC is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 130 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 20 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 29 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 29). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #87 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 15% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 15%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#87 of 108 centers in Arlington
8High risk
15Medium High risk
5Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
29 citations from 20 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 26, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundMay 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Training & qualifications6
Food & feeding3
Caregiver conduct3
Health & medication2
Other standards2
Transportation2
Supervision2
Staff ratios1
Sleep safety1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 10, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
During the monitoring visit, there were there were three bottles and two sippy cups not labeled in the infant classroom. The director entered the classroom and labeled the bottles with a Sharpie with the infant's first name.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2026
Medium HighDec 18, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During the visit, the playground equipment toy was missing a bolt to secure it to the ground. The equipment is located on the playground.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026
MediumDec 18, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two out of ten children did not have updated shots available for review.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2026
Medium HighDec 18, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
During the visit, there was one caregiver who did not have a CPR certificate available for review.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2026
Medium HighDec 18, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
During the visit, there was one caregiver who did not have a First Aid certificate available for review.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2026
HighNov 18, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. Through interviews and observations, it was determined that the caregiver used inappropriate language by yelling at young children in care at the operation.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2025
HighNov 18, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. It was determined that the caregiver has physically disciplined their own child while in care at the operation.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2025
MediumOct 9, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
During the follow-up visit, I observed the young children eating breakfast while the television was on in the eating area of the operation. The director turned the television off upon request.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2025
Medium HighSep 18, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
During the visit, the mulch was below level on the outdoor playground.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2026
HighSep 16, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language §746.2805(6)
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found. The caregivers used profanity and yelling when communicating with young children in care.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
Medium HighMay 30, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice §746.521(1)
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was determined that parents are allowed to enter the building to sign children in and out of the operation. A caregiver or director will bring the children to the front or take the children to the back in the area where the classrooms are located. Parents do not have access to enter classrooms at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2025
MediumFeb 20, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Two out of ten staff did not have the required annual trainings for shaken baby syndrome, prevention of SIDS, understanding early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness, communicable disease, preventing and controlling food allergies, building premises, and handling and storing certificates available for review during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2025
MediumFeb 20, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Three out of ten children did not have up-to-date shot records available for review during the monitor visit.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2025
MediumFeb 20, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
One child did not have an updated feeding form. The last form available for review was from December 2024.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
Medium HighFeb 20, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Three out of ten staff members did not have the orientation documentation available for review during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2025
Medium HighFeb 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operation had a fire inspection conducted on 10/2023 available for review during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2025
Medium HighFeb 20, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Five out of ten staff did not have the orientation training hours available for review during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2025
Medium HighFeb 20, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The second director present for the monitoring visit did not have a current transportation certificate available for review during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2025
Medium HighFeb 20, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Two children did not have the food allergy form available for review signed by the parent and the physician.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
HighApr 9, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The operation did not have a fire extinguisher on the transportation bus.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2024
HighApr 9, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
The operation had one infant sleep in a restrictive device for twenty minutes. Three children were on restrictive devices for over twenty minutes.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 9, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
The operation put a first aid kit in the transportation vehicle during monitoring inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
During the inspection on 4.9.24, the operation did not have the current fire inspection available for review. The fire inspection was not submitted to CCR until after the inspection was completed.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024
Medium LowApr 9, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Two out of 10 staff files did not have an affidavit.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024
Medium HighApr 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Two children were in a high chair without safety straps. The director threw the two high chairs in the outside trash during the visit.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 2, 2023InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection on file for review.
Correction verified May 18, 2023
HighJul 26, 2022InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
Operation still has not brought van into compliance with a child safety alarm.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2022
HighMay 27, 2022InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
Operation brought a new van less than a year old does not have a child safety alarm.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022
Medium HighMay 27, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
Swing does not have any loose-fill.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity130 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 8, 2019
DirectorSarah Stevenson
Phone8172758961
State operation #1690275

Common questions

Does KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy, LLC take infants?

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

What are KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy, LLC’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy, LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy, LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 18, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy, LLC compare with other daycares in Arlington?

It is #87 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 15% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy, LLC last inspected?

Sep 29, 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 1690275 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.