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Mama Rana's for Play and Learn

6851 Matlock Rd Ste 171, Arlington, TX 76002 · Tarrant County
Conditions on permit2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Mama Rana's for Play and Learn is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 44 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 30 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (12 of 30). 2 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 tied for #105 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 4%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #105 of 108 centers in Arlington
3High risk
8Medium High risk
17Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
30 citations from 11 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications12
Records & paperwork7
Building & playground safety4
Health & medication2
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1
Sleep safety1
Staff ratios1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 1, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The 2009 van that was purchased in 2022 was not equipped with a child safety alarm at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2026
HighOct 23, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that operation was found non-compliant with this standard as a caregiver was seen yelling at children in care.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2025
Medium HighAug 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
1 caregiver's CPR First Aid training certificate was expired with an expiration date of 12/2024. Director was unable to locate her CPR/FIRST AID certificate.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
Medium HighAug 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
1 caregivers CPR training certificate showed that CPR was completed online. CCR does not accept CPR online certificates.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
Medium HighAug 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Director only has 10 of the 30 required training hours for training year 9/15/2023-9/15/2024.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
Medium HighAug 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Caregiver hired in 2022 lacked 13.5 traninng hours for training year 11/16/2023-11/16/2024
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
HighSep 11, 2024InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A 4month old infant was asleep in a crib with rolled blankets used as props to keep the child on its side and covered with blankets with a bib around its neck. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver remove all items from from the crib including the bib.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 11, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
At the time of inspection, Director lacked training in the following topics:(1) Emergency Preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3)Administering medication; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Oct 4, 2024
MediumSep 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
At the time of inspection, CPSC form has a completion date of 3/31/2022. This was corrected at inspection by updating the form.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 11, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment §746.1311(c)
At the time of inspection, Director lacked 1hour training in the following topic: prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
Correction verified Sep 25, 2024
Medium HighSep 11, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
At the time of inspection,Director lacked 1 hour training in the following topic: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development
Correction verified Sep 25, 2024
Medium LowSep 11, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Storage §746.803(a)
At the time of inspection, the operation failed to maintain 3 months worth of playground maintenance checklist.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024
MediumSep 11, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Caregiver with a start date of 3/2022 has only 3.5 hours of training for training year 3/2023-3/2024, avaliabe for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2024
Medium HighOct 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
The operations fire inspection was expired with an inspection date of 9/21/2021.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2023
MediumOct 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
The operation did not have proof of 4 staff, including the director training certificates on file at the time of inspection. The director who is the driver did not have transportation training as well.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
Medium HighNov 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
According to drills logs kept by the operation, exit times for drills are not completed within 3 minutes.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2022
MediumNov 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit was missing guide to first aid.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2022
MediumNov 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
There were two expired topical medications in the first aid kit.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 31, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Personnel files were missing information to include date of employment, proof of education, & verification the employee is free of active tuberculosis (TB test). Two of the caregivers are no longer working at the operation. One caregiver still needs proof of education on file.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2022
MediumMar 31, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
Three children's records lacked the required admission information. Two of the children's records were updated to include the admission information that was missing. One child's record still needs to be updated to include the required admission information.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2022
MediumMar 31, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two of the five children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file. Immunization record was provided for one of the two children. One child still needs a current immunization record on file.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2022
Medium HighMar 10, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
The director's 30 clock hours of annual trianing for the previous training year (9/20 - 9/21) was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
MediumMar 10, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Personnel files were missing information to include date of employment, proof of education, & verification the employee is free of active tuberculosis (TB test).
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022
MediumMar 10, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022
MediumMar 10, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification §746.801(18)
The operation did not have a current Children's Product Certification form on file.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022
MediumMar 10, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
Three children's records lacked the required admission information.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022
MediumMar 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report §746.801(12)
A copy of the most recent health inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022
MediumMar 10, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two of the five children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022
Medium LowMar 10, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
The operation did not have a current employee list posted.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022
MediumMar 10, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates §746.2205(a)(1)
The toddler classroom did not have an activity plan posted. The pre-k and school age classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted. The plans that were posted were from January and February.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity44 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 5, 2021
DirectorRana Alkhafaji
Phone6825583709
State operation #1709050

Common questions

Does Mama Rana's for Play and Learn take infants?

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

What are Mama Rana's for Play and Learn’s hours?

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

Does Mama Rana's for Play and Learn accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Mama Rana's for Play and Learn cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Mama Rana's for Play and Learn 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 Mama Rana's for Play and Learn had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 1, 2026: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Mama Rana's for Play and Learn compare with other daycares in Arlington?

It is tied for #105 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Mama Rana's for Play and Learn last inspected?

Jul 2, 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 1709050 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.