North Arlington KinderCare
ARLINGTON, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address1608 CANDLER DR ARLINGTON TX- 76011 2739
CityARLINGTON, TX
CountyTARRANT
Phone8172653369
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity133
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 16, 1987
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High12
- Medium8
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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1608 CANDLER DR ARLINGTON TX- 76011 2739, ARLINGTON, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/18/2026
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.8015/18/2026
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
A copy of the fire inspection was not made available for review
Corrected 6/18/2026 - High riskStandard 746.12015/14/2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The bus driver did not display good judgement when they allowed a child to go inside a gas station alone.
Corrected 6/10/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.3054/20/2026
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not report to licensing withing 48 hours, an injury that required medical treatment.
Corrected 5/19/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.22014/7/2026
746.2201 - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Classrooms were observed to be not following the activity plan due to the children being out of control.
Corrected 5/8/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.12034/7/2026
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
1203(5)- This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Through interviews with staff, it was determined that a caregiver used harsh tones with children and did not interact in a positive manner.
Corrected 5/8/2026 - High riskStandard 746.56172/12/2026
746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License
It was determined that a staff person has transported children on bus runs, without a current driver's license.
Corrected 3/3/2026 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.3031/16/2026
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2025, by the required date of 1/15/26.
Corrected 1/21/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.7011/12/2026
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
While an incident report was done, the report was not complete and did not include all of the required information.
Corrected 2/26/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 746.242110/14/2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions were not current for 4 infants who are not yet on table food.
Corrected 10/15/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,635/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ARLINGTON, TARRANT County
- Capacity: 133
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 40
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