Childcare Network #197

717 W STEPHENS ST, Arlington, TX 76017 · Tarrant County

5cited violations

3serious

8inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 144
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Phone: (817) 557-6905
Regulated since: Feb 24, 2026
HHSC IDs: Operation 1524453 · number 1830504
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Safety & premises 1
Other 3

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	5	3	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (3)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The door separating the infant and preschool classrooms had a large gap beneath it. Preschool children were observed pushing small toys under the door into the infant room. An infant was observed retrieving one of the toys and was observed with the toy completely inside their mouth. The gap beneath the door allowed items to pass freely between classrooms, creating a potential choking hazard for infants.
  
  HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-12. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
- Other
  Several classrooms had covers missing from plugs. This was corrected at inspection when covers were placed in all outlets that were missing.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-04.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver did not wash an infant hands after a diaper change.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-07.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 27, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Other Serious
  This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used a form of prohibited punishment when she grabbed a child from behind in order to divert behavior.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-07-07.
- Other Serious
  This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used profane language while in the presence of children while actively supervising.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-07-07.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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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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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 Childcare Network #197, 717 W STEPHENS ST, Arlington, TX 76017-5810 (operation ID 1524453, operation number 1830504), 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]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

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.