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Play Academy Arlington LLC

1901 E Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010 · Tarrant County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Play Academy Arlington LLC is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 168 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 42 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 42). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 17% 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
8High risk
16Medium High risk
18Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
42 citations from 17 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety9
Other standards7
Health & medication7
Staff ratios6
Training & qualifications4
Records & paperwork4
Food & feeding3
Caregiver conduct1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 7, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
At the time of inspection, the operation grouped a 1 year old child with the oldest child being 6 and total kids being 14. This was corrected at inspection after children were picked up.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 7, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
At the time of inspection, a 1 year old was engagad in screen time. This was corrected at inspection once the child was picked up from care.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 7, 2026InspectionOther standards
Janitorial duties §746.1203(3)(C)
Upon arrival caregivers were sweeping and moppin in 2 classrooms with children present. This was corrected at inspection by having them stop.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 18, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
At the time of inspection the infant room was out of ratio with 5 to 1 caregiver, and the 2's room was out of ratio with 13 to 1. This was corrected at inspection by transitioning children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 18, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
18-23 month classroom were observed eating gold fish on the table surface. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 18, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
CPSC form was not updated annually with a date of 2/5/2025. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 24, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
At the time of inspection, 2's caregiver did not have an active background check and had direct access to the children. The caregiver left the operation. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 20, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was found that the caregivers utilized the highchair not only for feeding purposes, but also as a method to manage the child's behavior.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2026
Medium HighMar 3, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
During the monitoring inspection, the fire inspection expired on 12/3/2024.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2026
MediumFeb 25, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
During the monitoring visit, the television was on in the classroom. There were four children present, and two of the children were 9 months and 10 months old. The two other children were 2 years old. The caregiver turned the television off upon request from the inspector.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026
HighNov 13, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During the follow up visit, there were two caregivers with pending background checks. The caregivers were not able to leave the operation due to being out of ratio. The caregivers were located in the infant and toddler classroom.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2025
MediumNov 7, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate §746.2207(c)(2)
During the initial visit, the infant classroom had one infant, age 20 mos., watching screen time on an iPad in the classroom. The caregiver removed the device upon request from the inspector.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2025
MediumAug 12, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
During the follow-up visit, there were two children without up-to-date shot records.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2025
Medium HighAug 12, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
During the monitoring visit, the CPR was completed online.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
MediumAug 12, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
During the monitoring visit, there was one infant who did not have an up-to-date feeding form available for review. The last form completed was in June.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
MediumJul 1, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
During the visit, the infant classroom had three cribs not labeled with the infants's names. On one crib, the infant's name on the outside was incorrect.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025
Medium HighJul 1, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
During the visit, two caregivers did not have CPR/first aid certificates. One caregiver certificate for CPR/first aid has expired. The second caregiver did not have the CPR/first aid certificate available for review.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025
MediumJun 30, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not provide the feedings to a young child at the schedule time request in between feedings from the written feeding form signed by the parent.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
Medium HighJun 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During the monitoring visit, there was an infant in the high chair that the caregiver was feeding. The safety straps were not on the infant in the highchair. Upon request, the caregiver added the straps to the infants.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2025
MediumJun 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for fire, lockdown, or sheltering drills.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2025
Medium HighJun 20, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation §746.5537(a)(3)
During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for carbon monoxide detection.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2025
HighJun 20, 2025InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
During the monitoring visit, there was an infant in the restrictive device for twenty-five minutes. The caregiver removed the infant upon the director's request.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2025
HighJun 20, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During the monitoring visit, the operation had four cleaning supply bottles that were not labeled in the pre-K classroom, infant classroom, and toddler classroom.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2025
MediumJun 20, 2025InspectionOther standards
Activities for Toddlers - Provide Social and Emotional Development §746.2507(7)
During the monitor visit, the toddler classroom has shelves but limited toys. The classroom does not have toys available for social-emotional, fine motor, or art activities or manipulatives, and the bookshelf is turned toward the wall.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2025
MediumJun 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months §746.4751(d)
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have the monthly daily ground checklist available for review.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2025
Medium HighJun 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During the monitoring visit, the grass is overgrown on the playground, and weeds are growing inside of the playground structure under the tire mulch.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2025
Medium HighJun 20, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom had six children in the classroom with one caregiver. The specific age is 10 months.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2025
MediumMay 29, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
MediumMay 29, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
During the visit, the follow up visit there were two children who did not have the health care statement signed by the parent.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
MediumMay 29, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
During the follow up visit, the director was not able to present any trainings, affidavits, first aid, or personal records. I was not able to review caregivers' CPR/first aid documents, child care center personal information records, or affidavits.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2025
HighMay 29, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
During the follow up visit, there was one child who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
MediumMay 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
During the monitoring visit, the director was not able to present any trainings, affidavits, CPR/first aid, or personal records. I was not able to review caregivers' CPR/first aid documents, child care center personal information records, or affidavits.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
MediumMay 15, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
Medium HighMay 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys §746.2405(5)
During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom did not have toys available for infants to explore at eye level or during floor time. The director said they will get toys from the closet as needed for infants.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
MediumMay 15, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare statement signed by the parent.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
HighMay 15, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
During the monitoring visit, there were one child who did not have immunization records available for review.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
Medium HighMay 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition §746.2505(2)
During the monitoring visit, the toddler classroom shelves for toys were empty. The caregivers grabbed toys from a closet for the children to play with in the classroom at the table.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
HighMay 15, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
During the monitoring visit, there were five children who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
MediumMay 15, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(10)
During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare information section completed on the application.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
Medium HighFeb 11, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(10)
The television in the school age is classroom is currently sitting on a table.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2025
Medium HighFeb 11, 2025InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation did not have a gas inspection available for review during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
Medium HighFeb 11, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation did not have the name and address of the place the operation will relocate in case of an emergency in the emergency preparedness plan.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity168 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours12:00 AM-11:59 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Licensed sinceMar 11, 2026
DirectorCiyana Johnson
Phone6822483218
State operation #1810314

Common questions

Does Play Academy Arlington LLC take infants?

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

What are Play Academy Arlington LLC’s hours?

12 AM to 11:59 PM, Monday through Sunday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Play Academy Arlington LLC accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Play Academy Arlington LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 24, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Play Academy Arlington LLC 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 Play Academy Arlington LLC last inspected?

Aug 7, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near 76010

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 1810314 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.