Miss Barbara's ABCs Christian Academy
Miss Barbara's ABCs Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (3 of 15). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #67 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 33% of licensed centers statewide.
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An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078 A caregiver with provisional back ground check was not in ratio with another caregiver as required.
The operation's verification for insurance was due 10/24/24
The operation's verification for insurance was due 10/24/24
Loose fill is uneven across the playground. loose fill is high in some areas and is low in others.
ACtive play equipment on the toddler playground was observed to not be anchored. (2 pieces of equipment)
Information gathered by the CCI through interview and observation on 7/17/2023 showed that several children stated a caregiver was pulling their arm and it's hurting them.
Per CCI observation during inspection dated 7/17/2023, training certificates were not available when requested.
Information gathered by the CCI through interview and observation on 7/17/2023 showed that several children stated a caregiver was pulling their arm and it's hurting them.
Per CCI observation during inspection dated 7/17/2023, training certificates were not available when requested.
A notarized affidavit for employment is needed for two caregivers.
Immunization record needed for two pre school children in care.
Proof of education needed for one caregiver.
It was observed that the caregiver in the infant room was sleeping while working.
It was observed that there were 7 children with one caregiver. The specified group age is 12 month.
Health statement needed for two pre school children.
About this center
Common questions
Does Miss Barbara's ABCs Christian Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Miss Barbara's ABCs Christian Academy’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 Miss Barbara's ABCs Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Miss Barbara's ABCs Christian Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 25, 2024: “AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Miss Barbara's ABCs Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Arlington?
It is tied for #67 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 33% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Miss Barbara's ABCs Christian Academy last inspected?
Jan 13, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 914908 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.