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Play Academy Arlington LLC

1901 E ABRAM ST, Arlington TX 76010-1307 · License #1810314 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 168 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected May 18, 2026
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Director
Ciyana Johnson
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Address
1901 E ABRAM ST, Arlington TX 76010-1307 · Directions

Hours

Mon12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Tue12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Wed12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Thu12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Fri12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Sat12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Sun12:00 AM-11:59 PM

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time CareWeekend CareNight Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 168 children
37
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
21
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
16
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.3
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
May 18, 2026 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3317(6) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

    18-23 month classroom were observed eating gold fish on the table surface. This was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by May 18, 2026

  • Medium

    746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

    CPSC form was not updated annually with a date of 2/5/2025. This was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by May 18, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    At the time of inspection the infant room was out of ratio with 5 to 1 caregiver, and the 2's room was out of ratio with 13 to 1. This was corrected at inspection by transitioning children.

    Corrected by May 18, 2026

Mar 30, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 24, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    At the time of inspection, 2's caregiver did not have an active background check and had direct access to the children. The caregiver left the operation. This was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by Mar 24, 2026

Mar 3, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    During the monitoring inspection, the fire inspection expired on 12/3/2024.

    Corrected by Mar 13, 2026

Feb 25, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    During the monitoring visit, the television was on in the classroom. There were four children present, and two of the children were 9 months and 10 months old. The two other children were 2 years old. The caregiver turned the television off upon request from the inspector.

    Corrected by Feb 25, 2026

Feb 4, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 17, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 13, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    During the follow up visit, there were two caregivers with pending background checks. The caregivers were not able to leave the operation due to being out of ratio. The caregivers were located in the infant and toddler classroom.

    Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

Nov 7, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.2207(c)(2) · Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate

    During the initial visit, the infant classroom had one infant, age 20 mos., watching screen time on an iPad in the classroom. The caregiver removed the device upon request from the inspector.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

Aug 12, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    During the monitoring visit, the CPR was completed online.

    Corrected by Aug 26, 2025

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    During the follow-up visit, there were two children without up-to-date shot records.

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

  • Medium

    746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    During the monitoring visit, there was one infant who did not have an up-to-date feeding form available for review. The last form completed was in June.

    Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

Jul 1, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    During the visit, two caregivers did not have CPR/first aid certificates. One caregiver certificate for CPR/first aid has expired. The second caregiver did not have the CPR/first aid certificate available for review.

    Corrected by Jul 31, 2025

  • Medium

    746.2409(a)(10) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

    During the visit, the infant classroom had three cribs not labeled with the infants's names. On one crib, the infant's name on the outside was incorrect.

    Corrected by Jul 3, 2025

Jun 25, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 20, 2025 — Inspection
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • High

    746.2417(2)(B) · Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

    During the monitoring visit, there was an infant in the restrictive device for twenty-five minutes. The caregiver removed the infant upon the director's request.

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2025

  • Medium

    746.4751(d) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

    During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have the monthly daily ground checklist available for review.

    Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

  • Medium

    746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills

    During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for fire, lockdown, or sheltering drills.

    Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.5537(a)(3) · Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation

    During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for carbon monoxide detection.

    Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    During the monitoring visit, the grass is overgrown on the playground, and weeds are growing inside of the playground structure under the tire mulch.

    Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom had six children in the classroom with one caregiver. The specific age is 10 months.

    Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

  • High

    746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    During the monitoring visit, the operation had four cleaning supply bottles that were not labeled in the pre-K classroom, infant classroom, and toddler classroom.

    Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    During the monitoring visit, there was an infant in the high chair that the caregiver was feeding. The safety straps were not on the infant in the highchair. Upon request, the caregiver added the straps to the infants.

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2025

  • Medium

    746.2507(7) · Activities for Toddlers - Provide Social and Emotional Development

    During the monitor visit, the toddler classroom has shelves but limited toys. The classroom does not have toys available for social-emotional, fine motor, or art activities or manipulatives, and the bookshelf is turned toward the wall.

    Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

May 29, 2025 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

    746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    During the follow up visit, the director was not able to present any trainings, affidavits, first aid, or personal records. I was not able to review caregivers' CPR/first aid documents, child care center personal information records, or affidavits.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

  • Medium

    746.611(a)(3) · Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

    During the visit, the follow up visit there were two children who did not have the health care statement signed by the parent.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2025

  • Medium

    746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

    During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2025

  • High

    746.605(11) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    During the follow up visit, there was one child who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2025

May 15, 2025 — Inspection
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Medium

    746.605(10) · Required Admission Information - Physician Information

    During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare information section completed on the application.

    Corrected by May 27, 2025

  • High

    746.605(11) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    During the monitoring visit, there were five children who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form.

    Corrected by May 27, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.2405(5) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys

    During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom did not have toys available for infants to explore at eye level or during floor time. The director said they will get toys from the closet as needed for infants.

    Corrected by May 27, 2025

  • Medium

    746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

    During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review.

    Corrected by May 27, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.2505(2) · Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition

    During the monitoring visit, the toddler classroom shelves for toys were empty. The caregivers grabbed toys from a closet for the children to play with in the classroom at the table.

    Corrected by May 27, 2025

  • Medium

    746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    During the monitoring visit, the director was not able to present any trainings, affidavits, CPR/first aid, or personal records. I was not able to review caregivers' CPR/first aid documents, child care center personal information records, or affidavits.

    Corrected by May 27, 2025

  • High

    746.613(a) · Required Immunizations

    During the monitoring visit, there were one child who did not have immunization records available for review.

    Corrected by May 27, 2025

  • Medium

    746.611(a)(3) · Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

    During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare statement signed by the parent.

    Corrected by May 27, 2025

Feb 11, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5401 · Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

    The operation did not have a gas inspection available for review during the monitoring visit.

    Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.5202(1) · Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

    The operation did not have the name and address of the place the operation will relocate in case of an emergency in the emergency preparedness plan.

    Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3701(10) · Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

    The television in the school age is classroom is currently sitting on a table.

    Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 18, 2026 inspection noted: “18-23 month classroom were observed eating gold fish on the table surface. This was corrected at inspection.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 24, 2026 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, 2's caregiver did not have an active background check and had direct access to the children. The caregiver left the operation. This…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Mar 3, 2026 inspection noted: “During the monitoring inspection, the fire inspection expired on 12/3/2024.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error