Licensed child care center · public record
Miss Barbara's ABCs Christian Academy
Arlington, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.
The operation
- Type
- Licensed child care center
- State permit
- Full Permit, issued October 24, 2008
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Accepts child care subsidies
- No
- Conditions on the permit
- No
- Corrective action listed
- No
- Adverse action listed
- No
- Temporarily closed
- No
- State operation number
- 914908
Where
2316 Hilldale Blvd
Arlington, TX 76016
Deficiencies by risk level
The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.
Citations on the record
Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.
| Inspection | Risk | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2024 | High | 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions State’s note: “An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078 A caregiver with provisional back ground check was not in ratio with another caregiver as required.” |
| November 22, 2024 | Medium | 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance State’s note: “The operation's verification for insurance was due 10/24/24” |
| November 15, 2024 | Medium | 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance State’s note: “The operation's verification for insurance was due 10/24/24” |
| May 1, 2024 | High | 746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored State’s note: “ACtive play equipment on the toddler playground was observed to not be anchored. (2 pieces of equipment)” |
| May 1, 2024 | Medium High | 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained State’s note: “Loose fill is uneven across the playground. loose fill is high in some areas and is low in others.” |
| September 7, 2023 | Medium | 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required State’s note: “Per CCI observation during inspection dated 7/17/2023, training certificates were not available when requested.” |
| September 7, 2023 | Medium High | 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance State’s note: “Information gathered by the CCI through interview and observation on 7/17/2023 showed that several children stated a caregiver was pulling their arm and it's hurting them.” |
| July 12, 2023 | Medium High | 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance State’s note: “Information gathered by the CCI through interview and observation on 7/17/2023 showed that several children stated a caregiver was pulling their arm and it's hurting them.” |
| July 12, 2023 | Medium | 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required State’s note: “Per CCI observation during inspection dated 7/17/2023, training certificates were not available when requested.” |
| June 13, 2022 | Medium High | 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion State’s note: “Proof of education needed for one caregiver.” |
| June 13, 2022 | Medium Low | 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit State’s note: “A notarized affidavit for employment is needed for two caregivers.” |
| June 13, 2022 | Medium | 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations State’s note: “Immunization record needed for two pre school children in care.” |
| June 13, 2022 | High | 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children State’s note: “It was observed that the caregiver in the infant room was sleeping while working.” |
| June 13, 2022 | Medium | 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement State’s note: “Health statement needed for two pre school children.” |
| June 13, 2022 | Medium High | 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children State’s note: “It was observed that there were 7 children with one caregiver. The specified group age is 12 month.” |
Recent inspections and visits
- January 13, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- January 7, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- December 19, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- December 17, 2025 Report · deficiency found: No
- April 15, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- December 3, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- November 25, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- November 22, 2024 Assessment · deficiency found: Yes
- November 22, 2024 Report · deficiency found: No
- November 15, 2024 Assessment · deficiency found: Yes
- August 23, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- May 23, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- May 1, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- September 7, 2023 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- July 12, 2023 Report · deficiency found: Yes
How many times has the state inspected Miss Barbara's ABCs Christian Academy?
Texas HHSC's file lists 6 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on January 13, 2026. 3 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.
Does Miss Barbara's ABCs Christian Academy have deficiencies on its record?
The state's summary for this operation lists 15: 3 high-risk, 5 medium-high-risk, 6 medium-risk, 1 medium-low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.
Is this a rating?
No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.
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