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Kids R Kids 54 TX

600 Debbie Ln, Arlington, TX 76002 · Tarrant County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Kids R Kids 54 TX is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 375 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 31 times and investigated 20 reports. Inspectors recorded 35 citations, 16 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (10 of 35). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #77 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#77 of 108 centers in Arlington
16High risk
7Medium High risk
12Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
35 citations from 31 inspections and 13 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 13 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 4, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 20, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundSep 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct10
Health & medication7
Staff ratios4
Food & feeding3
Building & playground safety2
Sleep safety2
Other standards2
Training & qualifications1
Child protection1
Records & paperwork1
Supervision1
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Operation has not practiced or documented fire drills.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2026
Medium HighAug 5, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
4 of the 10 caregiver files did not have a total of 24 trainings hours at the time of inspection from hire date to anniversary date.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2026
MediumAug 5, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
2 of the infant cribs with infants inside of them were not labled at the time of my walk through and inpection. This was corrected by having the caregivers label the cribs.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 5, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
1 child's file did have a health statement at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2026
Medium HighAug 3, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
A caregiver failed to use a positive method of discipline and guidance with a child in care by throwing a ball at a child's back.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2026
HighMay 19, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation was found deficient with this standard as a caregiver exercised poor judgment in the manner in which she physically handled/repositioned an infant in care to a sitting position.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2026
HighApr 28, 2026Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation was found non-compliant with this standard, as a caregiver allowed an infant to sleep in a restrictive device.
Correction verified May 18, 2026
MediumMar 4, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
4 children enrolled still did not have health statements on file for review at the time of follow up inspection.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2026
MediumFeb 4, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
4 children enrolled did not have health statements on file for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2026
MediumFeb 4, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Duration §746.501(a)(18)(B)
At the time of inspection, the operational policies did not have a policy on: The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor;
Correction verified Mar 23, 2026
MediumFeb 4, 2026InspectionChild protection
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect §746.501(a)(26)
At the time of inspection, the operational policies did not have a policy on: Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children
Correction verified Mar 23, 2026
MediumFeb 4, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases §746.501(a)(28)
At the time of inspection, the operational policies did not have a policy on:Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employee
Correction verified Mar 23, 2026
MediumFeb 4, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
At the time of inspection, the operational policies did not have a policy on: Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs
Correction verified Mar 23, 2026
HighSep 5, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the information provided during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver aggressively pulled a child by the arm and dropped the child on the nap cot.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2025
MediumAug 18, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to comply with this standard by not completing an incident report for a child's incident.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025
HighAug 18, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to comply with this standard because a caregiver inappropriately picked up an infant by 1 arm and brought the infant to the mat.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025
MediumAug 18, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to comply with this standard by not completing an incident report for a child's ant bite incident.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025
HighAug 18, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to comply with this standard by not notifying the parent of the ant bite incident that took place at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025
HighMay 30, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was deficient in this standard as a caregiver was observed pinching a child in care.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2025
HighMar 10, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, a violation was found. The operation failed to relay all pertinent information to the parent to be able to make an informed medical decision regarding the child.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2025
HighJan 24, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information provided during the investigation, the operation was found deficient in this standard for allowing children to play football indoors resulting in a child losing their 2 front teeth.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2025
Medium HighNov 25, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks §746.3301(a)
The operation was requiring parents to provide a doctors note prior to serving the table food eating infants, table food.If there was no doctors note provided the child would not be served what was on the menu.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2024
MediumNov 21, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation the operation was found non-compliant with this standard as no incident report was completed for the incident.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2024
HighNov 21, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation the operation was found non-compliant with this standard as no report was made to childcare regulation of the incident by the operation.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2024
MediumNov 21, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Based on the information obtained during the investigation the operation was found non-compliant with this standard as no incident report was shared with the parent.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2024
HighNov 21, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation the operation was found non-compliant with this standard as a 3-year-old child was left outside on the playground alone for approximately 16 minutes.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2024
HighNov 20, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information received during the investigation inspection, the operation was found non-compliant in this standard. The caregiver did not use good judgment when purchasing and administering nighttime teething tablets to an infant without parental authorization.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2024
Medium HighNov 20, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Special Diets - No Nutrient Concentrates or Supplements §746.3311(d)
Based on the information received during the investigation inspection, the operation was found non-compliant in this standard. The caregiver administered nighttime teething tablets without parental or health care professional authorization.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2024
HighOct 31, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation it was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
HighSep 20, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During investigation 3027975 it was found that the operations bus driver did not have a background check submitted.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2023
HighSep 14, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to use good judgement when an emergency situation arose on the operations bus.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2023
HighSep 6, 2023InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
There was one caregiver present in the classroom with children that did not have a background check submitted with new operation number. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver leave the operation.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Over 5 infants were not buckled in their high chairs for meal time. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver buckle all the children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 20, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
1 child diagnosed with food allergies that has an epi pen did not have a completed allergy plan on file signed by a healthcare professional. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 20, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning supplies (disinfectant and fabuloso) were left out accessible to children in room 550. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity375 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 9, 2023
DirectorKiara Samuels
Phone8175397665
State operation #1782242

Common questions

Does Kids R Kids 54 TX take infants?

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

What are Kids R Kids 54 TX’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 R Kids 54 TX accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kids R Kids 54 TX cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids R Kids 54 TX for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Arlington, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Kids R Kids 54 TX had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 16 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 19, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids R Kids 54 TX compare with other daycares in Arlington?

It is #77 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids R Kids 54 TX last inspected?

Sep 10, 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 1782242 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.