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Little Texan's of Arlington

2440 S Collins St, Arlington, TX 76014 · Tarrant County
Conditions on permit2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Texan's of Arlington is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 140 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 31 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 51 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (16 of 51). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #88 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 13%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #88 of 108 centers in Arlington
7High risk
28Medium High risk
15Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
51 citations from 31 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 29, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundDec 27, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundNov 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 27, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundDec 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 14, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundSep 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications16
Staff ratios7
Building & playground safety6
Records & paperwork5
Supervision4
Health & medication4
Other standards3
Sleep safety2
Caregiver conduct2
Transportation1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 17, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The operation's bus does not have a working child safety alarm. The bus is currently in the mechanic shop.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2026
HighJun 4, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The operation's bus does not have a working child safety alarm.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026
Medium HighFeb 11, 2026InspectionTransportation
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely §746.5603(c)
The bus used for transporting children to and from school seats are in disrepair. The fabric on the seats is torn; parts of the foam cushions are exposed and torn.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2026
Medium HighNov 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The three toilets observed to be broken are now in working order. The wasp nest forming on a piece of wood hanging from the playground fence was removed. There are broken equipment/toys installed on the fence that have rough/jagged edges. There was a deceased bird decomposing on the side walk of the playground.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2025
Medium HighOct 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operation did not produce a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2025
Medium HighOct 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
One of the ten staff does not have pediatric CPR on file.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2025
Medium HighOct 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
I observed three toilets meant for child use covered in plastic, not in working order. I observed a wasp nest forming on a piece of wood hanging from the playground fence. The nest is in an area that is in reach of children. The children will not be going on this playground until wasp nest removed.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2025
Medium HighOct 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Four of the ten staff files reviewed did not have preservice documentation on file.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2025
HighApr 29, 2025InspectionOther standards
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
The operation has not paid the background check fee. It was due 03/02/2025.
Correction verified May 5, 2025
MediumDec 27, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Ten children's files were reviewed and are missing a health statement.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2024
MediumDec 27, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One of the ten staff records file does not have a notarized employee affidavit on file.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2024
MediumDec 27, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation did not conduct a fire drilll during the month of October.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
Medium HighDec 27, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
The operation's driver is missing one of the required two hours of transportation training.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2024
Medium HighDec 27, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
The two infant caregivers do not have current training in infant training- SIDS, shaken baby, Abusive Head Trauma, Safe sleep, and early brain development.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2024
MediumDec 27, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Two of the ten staff members did not have annual training in these required training topicis- emergency preparedness, medication, food allergy, building/premises safety, and hazardous materials.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2024
MediumNov 15, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Two of the ten staff members did not have annual training in these required training topicis- emergency preparedness, medication, food allergy, building/premises safety, and hazardous materials.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2024
Medium HighNov 15, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
The operation's driver is missing one of the required two hours of transportation training.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2024
Medium HighNov 15, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
The two infant caregivers do not have current training in infant training- SIDS, shaken baby, Abusive Head Trauma, Safe sleep, and early brain development.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2024
MediumNov 12, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One of the ten staff records file does not have a notarized employee affidavit on file.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2024
MediumNov 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation did not conduct a fire drilll during the month of October.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2024
MediumNov 12, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Ten staff files were reviewed and are missing a health statement.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2024
Medium HighNov 12, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present §746.1613(a)(6)
A child was observed to be napping alone in a classroom. The caregiver had stepped away from the classroom without having another caregiver replace her.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Three staff records reviewed did not have current First Aid/CPR certification on file.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2023
Medium HighDec 7, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device §746.2905(2)
A two year old was observed asleep in their car seat. The child was removed from the car seat and placed onto a cot.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2023
MediumNov 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Three of the ten staff files reviewed did not have a record of the child's immunization on file.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2023
Medium HighNov 17, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
The bus driver does not have current transportation training on file.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2023
MediumNov 17, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records §746.1013(a)(3)
During the inspection, the person in charge did not have knowledge of the ages of the children and did not have access to children's records.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2023
Medium HighNov 17, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Five of the ten staff records reviewed did not have current First Aid/CPR certification on file.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023
MediumAug 8, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities §746.2207(c)(1)
A child was observed using their device watching youtube videos. They were not related to the education materials for this day.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2023
Medium HighAug 8, 2023InspectionSupervision
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs §746.1203(4)
A child in the two to three year old room was observed playing with a disposible glove. This was corrrected during the inspection by taking the glove away from the child.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2023
Medium HighJul 3, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs §746.1203(4)
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The school age children were not supervised during screen time.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2023
MediumJul 3, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities §746.2207(c)(1)
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The screen time at the operation is not related to the planned activities that meet educational goals. The children are using their devices to watch TikToks.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2023
MediumDec 27, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Complete Personnel Records were not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2022
MediumDec 12, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Complete Personnel Records were not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2022
Medium HighNov 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Approximately 10 children were sitting in the table seats without being strapped in.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2022
Medium HighNov 9, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Infant room was out of ratio with one caregiver supervising five children with specified age 0-11 months.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2022
Medium HighOct 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver does not have on file a copy of their high school diploma. The caregiver has requested a copy.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022
Medium HighSep 14, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the inspection the infant room was out of ratio with one caregiver supervising 6 children.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
Medium HighSep 2, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
There was not adequate lighting in the nap rooms. This was corrected during the inspection, lights were turned on to provide more light.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 5, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Their were two children twenty months older than the youngest infant the room. The ratio was 9:2.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2022
Medium HighAug 3, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver does not have on file a copy of their high school diploma.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
MediumAug 3, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center §746.401(6)
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not produce record of the daily menu to the parent. The daily menu was not available for review during the investigation inspection. The operation did email the menu to CCR at a later date.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
Medium HighJul 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
The permit holder has not designated a director of record.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
Medium HighJul 29, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The infant room was observed to have 5 infants with one teacher. The specified age group in this room is 0-11 months.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
HighJul 22, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver worked at the operation without having a proper background check on file for at least two weeks in June 2022. This subject is no longer employed with the operation.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 22, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver with was observed conducting three diaper changes withouth having washed hands between each use.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
Medium LowJul 22, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Storage §746.803(a)
The operation could not produce the personnel record of a previous employee. The person worked at the operation June 2022.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
HighJun 29, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver in the toddler room was observed to be caring for eight toddlers without have a background check on file.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022
HighJun 17, 2022InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
A four year old child was observed to be separated from the group for seven minutes. The person in charge stated that the was separated because the child was pullling on a loosely hung sign on the classroom wall.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022
HighJun 17, 2022InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The caregiver did not exhibit good judgment when they allowed a toddler to be seated on a stack of cots, elevated from the floor. Their were eleven cots stacked on top of each other.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022
Medium HighJun 13, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
Based the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be non-compliance. The designated Director of record is no longer employed with the operation. The operation has not had a qualified director for at least five weeks. The permit holder did not notify CCR of the vacancy in the position.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity140 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 21, 2018
DirectorMaria Palomino
Phone8172772568
State operation #1652485

Common questions

Does Little Texan's of Arlington take infants?

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

What are Little Texan's of Arlington’s hours?

5:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Texan's of Arlington accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Little Texan's of Arlington had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 17, 2026: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Texan's of Arlington compare with other daycares in Arlington?

It is tied for #88 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Texan's of Arlington last inspected?

Aug 11, 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 1652485 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.