Tender Love Childcare LLC
ARLINGTON, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address6516 NEW YORK AVE STE 120 ARLINGTON TX- 76002 6614
CityARLINGTON, TX
CountyTARRANT
Phone6823217080
Websitetenderlovearlington.com
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Capacity85
SubsidiesY
License dateSeptember 23, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High5
- Medium12
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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6516 NEW YORK AVE STE 120 ARLINGTON TX- 76002 6614, ARLINGTON, TX
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/13/2026
- High3
- Medium-High5
- Medium12
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.13114/13/2026
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected 4/30/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.9014/13/2026
746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Operations 2 employee files still lacked statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in ?746.1303 of this chapter.
Corrected 4/30/2026 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.9014/13/2026
746.901(7)(B) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Personnel policies;
Corrected 4/30/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.13114/13/2026
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected 4/30/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.9014/13/2026
746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Operational policies;
Corrected 4/30/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.13113/25/2026
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected 4/10/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.13113/25/2026
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected 4/10/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.9013/25/2026
746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Operational policies;
Corrected 4/10/2026 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.9013/25/2026
746.901(7)(B) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Personnel policies;
Corrected 4/10/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.9013/25/2026
746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Operations 2 employee files still lacked statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in ?746.1303 of this chapter.
Corrected 4/10/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.6033/25/2026
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Operations 4 children's files still did not have health statements at the time of inspection.
Corrected 4/10/2026 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.9013/6/2026
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
2 caregivers files did not have completed affidavit at the time of inspection.
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.13013/6/2026
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
2 caregivers did not have any annual trainings at the time of inspection.
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.6033/6/2026
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
4 childrens files did not have health statements at the time of inspection.
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.9013/6/2026
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
2 caregivers files did not have completed affidavit at the time of inspection.
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.9013/6/2026
746.901(7)(B) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
At the time of inspection, 2 employee files lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Personnel policies;
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.9013/6/2026
746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
At the time of inspection, 2 employee files lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Operational policies;
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.13153/6/2026
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
3 caregivers did not have current CPR First Aid at the time of inpspection.
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.9013/6/2026
746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
At the time of inspection, 2 employee files lacked statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in ?746.1303 of this chapter.
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.13113/6/2026
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
At the time of inspection, director lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.13113/6/2026
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
At the time of inspection, director lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected 3/23/2026 - High riskStandard 746.24282/4/2026
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
At the time of inspection, an infant was observed to be sleeping swaddled in thick blankets. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver remove the wrappings.
Corrected 2/4/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.22072/4/2026
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Classroom with 4 children under 2 years old was observed using screen time. The children were watching nursey rhymes on a tablet.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 746.12052/4/2026
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
A follow up inspection was conducted. The 3 year old classroom was left unattended with the lights off with one child awake roamiing the classroom and one child alseep on a nap mat.
Corrected 2/4/2026 - High riskStandard 745.6351/22/2026
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver with restrictions was observed to be left alone with the Pre K class.
Corrected 1/22/2026
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,717/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: 85
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 4
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