Newbies & Tots Discovery Center
1801 E MAYFIELD RD, Arlington, TX 76014 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 79
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tungila Meyers
- Phone
- (817) 583-6007
- Regulated since
- Aug 29, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1427757 · number 1758855
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. On 07/22/2026 the caregiver was observed to be using a cell phone during naptime for approximately fifty-two minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. An infant was observed to be combined with children preschool through school aged during naptime on 07/22/2026. There were seventeen children with one caregiver.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. On 07/22/2026 an infant was observed to be asleep in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other
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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff member without a background check was caring for children.
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 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-06-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The exterior building has holes on the wall near the rough and the part of the gutters are loose. The gate has a sizeble gap between the two gates that leads to an open field. The gap is wide enough for children to fit through.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-03. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Safety & premises
The playground structures protective coating on the steps, platform services, and equipment bridge has rough, jagged edges and areas where it is has worn away.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-16. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed 06/18/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Illness & medication
One of the eight children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not reviewed the consumer products safety commission website to ensure that daycare equipment has not been recalled.
HHSC 746.801(18) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The playground structures do not have appropriate loose fill levels.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-26. Correction verified 2025-07-11.
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Records & paperwork
Four of the eight children's records reviewed did not have a preschool health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-26. Correction verified 2025-07-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three of the eight children's records reviewed do not have emergency medical authorization on file.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-26. Correction verified 2025-07-11.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Copy of High School diploma or equivalent needed for two caregivers.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-01.
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Records & paperwork
Proof of negatvie TB test needed for one caregiver who has direct contact with children.
HHSC 746.901(3) — Required Personnel Records - TB Test
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-01.
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Records & paperwork
Photo Identification needed for two caregivers.
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-01.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Complete Operational policies for this specific operation were not avialble during the inspection.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Safety & premises
A cabinet in one of the rooms was broken and falling off a hinge. This was corrected during the inspection. Door was taken off.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-13.
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Food & allergies
First aid kit was missing cotton balls, and tweezers, thermometer. This was corrected during the inspection. Items were purchased from the store next door.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-13.
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Other
Activity plans were not posted for any age group during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection. Activity plan were posted.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-13.
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Other
Gate in the fence has a wide opening. Opening is big enough for a child to get out. This was corrected during the inspection. Picture taken
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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