Miss Barbara's Abcs Christian Academy

2316 HILLDALE BLVD, Arlington, TX 76016 · Tarrant County

30cited violations

6serious

38inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 102
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Barbara Booker - Mcnair
Phone: (817) 446-9595
Regulated since: Oct 24, 2008
HHSC IDs: Operation 377382 · number 914908
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 10
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 4
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	10	4	Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Other (2)
2023	8	0	Staff background & training (4), Other (4)
2022	12	2	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-12-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-12-03.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's verification for insurance was due 10/24/24
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's verification for insurance was due 10/24/24
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-27.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 16, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's verification for insurance was due 10/24/24
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 16, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's verification for insurance was due 10/24/24
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  ACtive play equipment on the toddler playground was observed to not be anchored. (2 pieces of equipment)
  
  HHSC 746.4601(5) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-08. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
- Other
  Loose fill is uneven across the playground. loose fill is high in some areas and is low in others.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
HHSC inspection history
May 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  ACtive play equipment on the toddler playground was observed to not be anchored. (2 pieces of equipment)
  
  HHSC 746.4601(5) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-08. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
- Other
  Loose fill is uneven across the playground. loose fill is high in some areas and is low in others.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Per CCI observation during inspection dated 7/17/2023, training certificates were not available when requested.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
- Other
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Per CCI observation during inspection dated 7/17/2023, training certificates were not available when requested.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
- Other
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Per CCI observation during inspection dated 7/17/2023, training certificates were not available when requested.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
- Other
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Per CCI observation during inspection dated 7/17/2023, training certificates were not available when requested.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
- Other
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Proof of education needed for one caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  It was observed that the caregiver in the infant room was sleeping while working.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
- Supervision & ratios
  It was observed that there were 7 children with one caregiver. The specified group age is 12 month.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
- Records & paperwork
  Health statement needed for two pre school children.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
- Illness & medication
  Immunization record needed for two pre school children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
- Records & paperwork
  A notarized affidavit for employment is needed for two caregivers.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Proof of education needed for one caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  It was observed that the caregiver in the infant room was sleeping while working.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
- Supervision & ratios
  It was observed that there were 7 children with one caregiver. The specified group age is 12 month.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
- Records & paperwork
  Health statement needed for two pre school children.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
- Illness & medication
  Immunization record needed for two pre school children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
- Records & paperwork
  A notarized affidavit for employment is needed for two caregivers.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Miss Barbara's ABCs Christian Academy, 2316 HILLDALE BLVD, Arlington, TX 76016-1915 (operation ID 377382, operation number 914908), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.