Play Academy Arlington LLC
1901 E ABRAM ST, Arlington, TX 76010 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 168
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ciyana Johnson
- Phone
- (682) 248-3218
- Regulated since
- Mar 11, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1497383 · number 1810314
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 32 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (7), Safety & premises (7), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (2), Other (8) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Upon arrival caregivers were sweeping and moppin in 2 classrooms with children present. This was corrected at inspection by having them stop.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(C) — Janitorial duties
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-07.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-07.
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Other
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May 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
18-23 month classroom were observed eating gold fish on the table surface. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-18.
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Other
CPSC form was not updated annually with a date of 2/5/2025. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the monitoring inspection, the fire inspection expired on 12/3/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-25. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
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Other
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Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(2) — Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Other
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Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit, the CPR was completed online.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Illness & medication
During the follow-up visit, there were two children without up-to-date shot records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-25.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom had six children in the classroom with one caregiver. The specific age is 10 months.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2507(7) — Activities for Toddlers - Provide Social and Emotional Development
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Safety & premises
During the monitoring visit, the grass is overgrown on the playground, and weeds are growing inside of the playground structure under the tire mulch.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-06-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have the monthly daily ground checklist available for review.
HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-06-29.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for fire, lockdown, or sheltering drills.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-06-29.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for carbon monoxide detection.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(3) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-06-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the follow up visit, there was one child who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Other
During the visit, the follow up visit there were two children who did not have the health care statement signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-16.
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Records & paperwork
During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2405(5) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-27. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2505(2) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-27. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Other
During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare information section completed on the application.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-27. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the monitoring visit, there were five children who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-27. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Other
During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare statement signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-27. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Illness & medication Serious
During the monitoring visit, there were one child who did not have immunization records available for review.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-27. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-27. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Records & paperwork
During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-27. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The television in the school age is classroom is currently sitting on a table.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a gas inspection available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Other
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