Kids Humpty Dumpty Academy, LLC
1601 E ABRAM ST, Arlington, TX 76010 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 130
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sarah Stevenson
- Phone
- (817) 275-8961
- Regulated since
- Jul 8, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1329912 · number 1690275
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Food & allergies (1) |
| 2025 | 18 | 3 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (6), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the monitoring visit, there were there were three bottles and two sippy cups not labeled in the infant classroom. The director entered the classroom and labeled the bottles with a Sharpie with the infant's first name.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
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Food & allergies
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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the visit, there was one caregiver who did not have a CPR certificate available for review.
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 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
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Staff background & training
During the visit, there was one caregiver who did not have a 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 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
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Safety & premises
During the visit, the playground equipment toy was missing a bolt to secure it to the ground. The equipment is located on the playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-14.
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Illness & medication
Two out of ten children did not have updated shots available for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-12.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. It was determined that the caregiver has physically disciplined their own child while in care at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. Through interviews and observations, it was determined that the caregiver used inappropriate language by yelling at young children in care at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the follow-up visit, I observed the young children eating breakfast while the television was on in the eating area of the operation. The director turned the television off upon request.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-09. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the visit, the mulch was below level on the outdoor playground.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found. The caregivers used profanity and yelling when communicating with young children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Other Serious
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Jun 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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. It was determined that parents are allowed to enter the building to sign children in and out of the operation. A caregiver or director will bring the children to the front or take the children to the back in the area where the classrooms are located. Parents do not have access to enter classrooms at the operation.
HHSC 746.521(1) — Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five out of ten staff did not have the orientation training hours available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten staff members did not have the orientation documentation available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-25. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
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Staff background & training
Two out of ten staff did not have the required annual trainings for shaken baby syndrome, prevention of SIDS, understanding early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness, communicable disease, preventing and controlling food allergies, building premises, and handling and storing certificates available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-12.
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Staff background & training
The second director present for the monitoring visit did not have a current transportation certificate available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-02-24.
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Other
One child did not have an updated feeding form. The last form available for review was from December 2024.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
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Safety & premises
Two children did not have the food allergy form available for review signed by the parent and the physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had a fire inspection conducted on 10/2023 available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-02-24.
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Illness & medication
Three out of ten children did not have up-to-date shot records available for review during the monitor visit.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-19.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two children were in a high chair without safety straps. The director threw the two high chairs in the outside trash during the visit.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation had one infant sleep in a restrictive device for twenty minutes. Three children were on restrictive devices for over twenty minutes.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a fire extinguisher on the transportation bus.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-10. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation put a first aid kit in the transportation vehicle during monitoring inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-09.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection on 4.9.24, the operation did not have the current fire inspection available for review. The fire inspection was not submitted to CCR until after the inspection was completed.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of 10 staff files did not have an affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-04-23. Correction verified 2024-04-12.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection on file for review.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 26, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation still has not brought van into compliance with a child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Swing does not have any loose-fill.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-16. Correction verified 2022-06-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation brought a new van less than a year old does not have a child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-26.
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Other
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