Center For Transforming Lives Acdc
1120 UTA BLVD, Arlington, TX 76013 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 179
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Xzynthia Tisby
- Phone
- (817) 262-5910
- Regulated since
- Aug 10, 2012
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1082688 · number 1490966
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. It is evident that a caregiver grabbed the child who resisted entering the bathroom. The child was in the bathroom for approximately 5-7 minutes.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Other
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver grabbed the child when the child resisted.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregivers did not conduct face/name checks. As a result, the child was left alone in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and determined that caregiver did not use good judgment when taking a child to a supplies closet, closed the door and remained inside for 1 minute 30 seconds. It was also observed that another caregiver did not make a good judgment when she had knowledge of the incident and did not notify management in a timely manner.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
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Other Serious
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be in non-compliance with the minimum standard rules. There is evident that a caregiver took a two year old child to the closet and remained inside for approximately 1 minute 30 seconds.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed that a two year old child did not wash their hands after diaper changing.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
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Other Serious
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation. Through video footage, a caregiver was observed forcefully lifting a child from her chair and directing her to a designate area. Child was crying during the incident, no injuries were observed.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
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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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be incompliance. Child was left unattended in a classroom and was found by another caregiver in the building.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was found sleeping in a classroom while children are in her care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence of the investigation by DFPS, a caregiver observed leaving the room on 3 different occasions where she has no visual and/or auditorial of the children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence of the investigation by DFPS, a caregiver observer flicked a child nose.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Other Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence of the investigation by DFPS, a caregiver has grabbed a child by upper arms and takes him out of one chair and moves him to another chair.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence of the investigation, and observation by the Childcare Investigator from DFPS, a two year olds child was observed in a toilet for almost two hours.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when using excessive force and inappropriate discipline children. The second caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment by not intervene and report to management as she was present in the classroom while her co-worker uses excessive force and inappropriately discipline children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was evaluated at the result of the DFPS investigation, and the standard was found to be deficient as the caregiver was found reason to believe for physical abuse. The caregiver was found flick children on the nose and mouth. The caregiver was swatting children on the bottom and slapping them on the cheek. There was bruising to a child thigh where the caregiver was observed to have grabbed the child earlier in the day. Also, as the result of DFPS investigation and the standard was found to be deficient as the second caregiver was found reason to believe for neglect supervision. The second caregiver in the classroom observed the behavior and prohibited discipline by the other caregiver in the room and did not intervene or report it to management.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A caregiver was observed on video to flic a child on the mouth and nose and slap a child in the face.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A caregiver admitted to leaving children sitting on a potty chair for 30 minutes at a time, while potty training.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Other Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A caregiver was observed on video to forcefully grab a child and place the child forcefully in a chair.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Oct 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant fell asleep during floor time. The caregiver stated that the child fell asleep 5 minutes before I observed the classroom. I walked back to the room 10 minutes later and the child was still sleeping on the floor.
HHSC 746.2424 — Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-19. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Other
The facility did not have the inspection from from the previous inspection posted on the parent board.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
The caregiver who attended to the injured child did not have current first aid training. Her certificate expired in 3/2023.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-11. Correction verified 2023-10-19.
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Safety & premises
The scissors being used in the 2yr old class are specified for use by kindergarden and first grade.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-19.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The child's file was not available for review upon request during the 04/27/2023 inspection.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-06-02.
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Staff background & training
The caregivers' training files were not available for review upon request during the 04/27/2023 inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-06-02.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Three caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they had a 10 minute long conversation amongst themselves while caring for children. Two caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they observed three children rolling around on each other on the carpet and did not intervene. This incident occurred for 2 minutes.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Other Serious
The caregivers did not know who was responsible for the child, each of the three caregivers stated that they were not responsible for the child when the incident occurred.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Other
A caregiver was observed seated not free from administrative duties for 13 minutes while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Other
A group of 11 children were observed without an activity for 23 minutes. This occurred after two additional caregivers joined the classroom with 4 toddlers.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(4) — Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Other Serious
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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