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Marion Childcare University

3824 Jason Dr, Arlington, TX 76016 · Tarrant County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Marion Childcare University is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 90 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 26 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (6 of 24). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #63 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #63 of 108 centers in Arlington
7High risk
11Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
24 citations from 26 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 27, 2024 · Assessment · no citationDec 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication6
Building & playground safety4
Supervision3
Records & paperwork3
Food & feeding2
Training & qualifications2
Caregiver conduct2
Sleep safety1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighDec 5, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Loose fill was observed to be compacted and in need of maintenance.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2025
HighDec 5, 2025InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
An extension has been granted for the operation to come into compliance for the deficiency. The operation's Director stated the alarm has not been fixed.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2026
HighNov 20, 2025InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The operation's van was observed not have a working functioning alarm.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2025
Medium HighNov 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Loose fill was observed to be compacted and in need of maintenance.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2025
Medium HighNov 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Electrical outlets in one classroom where observed not covered and accesisble to children. The same classroom 18- 23 months had a surge protector was acdesible to children. In the schoolers (4 and up) classroom the television cords are exposed and pluged into a surge protector left on a table within reach of children.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2025
HighNov 20, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Bleach spray bottles where observed in 2 toddler classrroms and after school classroom within reach of children. (toddler classroom by the handwashing sinks, afterschoolers room in the window connected to the kitchen.)
Correction verified Dec 5, 2025
Medium HighNov 20, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
An infant 12 months old was observed in a crib with a loose fitting sheet. Other cribs where observed with loose fitting sheets.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2025
Medium HighJan 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
3 children's records were observed to not have the address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2025
MediumJan 6, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
4 children's files were observed to not have the proper health statement.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2025
MediumDec 18, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two children's records were observed to not have the required health statement.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2025
Medium HighDec 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
5 children's records were observed not haveing the required address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2025
Medium HighNov 1, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver with 5 infants a specified age of 0-11 months.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2024
HighNov 1, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Classrooms were observed to be out of ratio. According to sign in and out logs classrooms are out of ratio routinely througout the day.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2024
HighSep 27, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Operation staff did not show good judgement by incorrectly informing a parent of an incident.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2024
HighSep 27, 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)
A child was left outside for 12 minutes unattended.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2024
MediumApr 28, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Three pre school children need health statement.
Correction verified May 8, 2023
Medium HighJul 14, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
It was observed that caregiver did not wash her hands nor the child's hand after diaper changing.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
HighJul 14, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not see a large scratch on child's buttock when changing child's diaper 5 - 10 times a day.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
Medium HighJun 23, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
A child was served food that contained tree nuts which child is allergic to. Caregiver stated that they didn't check the ingredient before serve it to child.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
Medium HighMay 18, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Two hours of transportation safety tranining needed for two drivers. Their last training expired in October and December of 2021.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2022
MediumDec 10, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Health statement needed for one pre-school child in care.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2021
MediumDec 10, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Proof of education is needed for one caregiver.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2022
Medium HighDec 10, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Six inches of loos-fill surfacing is needed on the climbing equipment.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2022
LowDec 10, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Required Personnel Records - TB Test §746.901(3)
Proof of negative TB test needed for two caregivers.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity90 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 11, 2021
DirectorAmber Zennaiter
Phone8176172612
State operation #1714939

Common questions

Does Marion Childcare University take infants?

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

What are Marion Childcare University’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 Marion Childcare University accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Marion Childcare University cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Marion Childcare University 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 Marion Childcare University had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 5, 2025: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Marion Childcare University compare with other daycares in Arlington?

It is tied for #63 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Marion Childcare University last inspected?

Sep 17, 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 1714939 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.