Carlas Affordable Childcare

2909 GOLDEN MEADOW AVE, Mesquite, TX 75181 · Dallas County

38cited violations

8serious

22inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Carla Arterberry
Phone: (214) 613-6492
Regulated since: Nov 3, 2006
HHSC IDs: Operation 288400 · number 856869
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 6
Supervision & ratios 8
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 4
Other 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	6	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (2)
2024	4	0	Supervision & ratios (4)
2023	8	2	Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2022	10	2	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2021	10	2	Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 17, 2026 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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Apr 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The children were observed watching tv while eating lunch.
  
  HHSC 747.2105(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  A child was observed to be strapped in a baby bouncer for time out.
  
  HHSC 747.2705(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive Device for Time Out
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not conducted their emergency prepardness drills since 10/23/25.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The children were observed watching tv while eating lunch.
  
  HHSC 747.2105(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  A child was observed to be strapped in a baby bouncer for time out.
  
  HHSC 747.2705(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive Device for Time Out
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not conducted their emergency prepardness drills since 10/23/25.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation was providing care for eight children. The operation was over ratio by two children.
  
  HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have documentation showing that the four dogs were vacinatted.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation was providing care for eight children. The operation was over ratio by two children.
  
  HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have documentation showing that the four dogs were vacinatted.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The provider was missing training in the following sections: SIDS / Shaken baby Emergency preparedness Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Food allergies
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-28.
- Records & paperwork
  1 child did not have records available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.601(c) — Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Two children did not have the authorization of medical attention section completed in the file.
  
  HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
- Illness & medication
  Four children did not have immunization records on file.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The provider was missing training in the following sections: SIDS / Shaken baby Emergency preparedness Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Food allergies
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-28.
- Records & paperwork
  1 child did not have records available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.601(c) — Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Two children did not have the authorization of medical attention section completed in the file.
  
  HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
- Illness & medication
  Four children did not have immunization records on file.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hours of training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2022-12-09.
- Other
  The sheets in the play yard was loosely fitted.
  
  HHSC 747.2311(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
- Safety & premises Serious
  There was a 10 month old sleeping in a play yard with a blanket.
  
  HHSC 747.2315(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
- Supervision & ratios
  Three dogs at the operation did not have current vaccination records.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-13. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
- Illness & medication
  One child records did not have current immunization records.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hours of training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2022-12-09.
- Other
  The sheets in the play yard was loosely fitted.
  
  HHSC 747.2311(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
- Safety & premises Serious
  There was a 10 month old sleeping in a play yard with a blanket.
  
  HHSC 747.2315(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
- Supervision & ratios
  Three dogs at the operation did not have current vaccination records.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-13. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
- Illness & medication
  One child records did not have current immunization records.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 3, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 3, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The Director was observed to not have 30 annual hours of training.
  
  HHSC 747.1107(7) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - Proof of Training (A-J)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-03. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
- Other
  A three month old infant in care did not have infant feeding instructions on file for review.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
- Records & paperwork
  One child in care did not have any records avaliable for review.
  
  HHSC 747.605(1) — Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
- Other
  Two children in care observed not to have a health statement on file for review.
  
  HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Two children in care observed not to have immunization records on file for review.
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The Director was observed to not have 30 annual hours of training.
  
  HHSC 747.1107(7) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - Proof of Training (A-J)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-03. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
- Other
  A three month old infant in care did not have infant feeding instructions on file for review.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
- Records & paperwork
  One child in care did not have any records avaliable for review.
  
  HHSC 747.605(1) — Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
- Other
  Two children in care observed not to have a health statement on file for review.
  
  HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Two children in care observed not to have immunization records on file for review.
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Carlas Affordable Childcare, 2909 GOLDEN MEADOW AVE, Mesquite, TX 75181-2150 (operation ID 288400, operation number 856869), 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,

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