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Mama Rana's for Play and Learn

Licensed child care center

6851 Matlock Rd Ste 171
Arlington, TX 76002

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 31, 2026
Report ID
VR-TX-1709050-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Arlington, TX
Record Period
2022–2026
Source Documents
13
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 12 licensing visits from March 2022 to July 2026, HHSC cited 30 deficiencies at Mama Rana's for Play and Learn; 30 have a recorded correction.

Visits
12
2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies
30
Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected
30
Of 30 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations
1
Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

  • Deficiencies
  • Of which, high risk
2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 15 deficiencies across 4 visits1520224 visits2023: 2 deficiencies across 1 visit220231 visit2024: 7 deficiencies across 1 visit; of which, high risk: 1720241 visit2025: 5 deficiencies across 4 visits; of which, high risk: 1520254 visits2026: 1 deficiency across 2 visits; of which, high risk: 112026*2 visits2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 15 deficiencies across 4 visits1520224 visits2023: 2 deficiencies across 1 visit220231 visit2024: 7 deficiencies across 1 visit; of which, high risk: 1720241 visit2025: 5 deficiencies across 4 visits; of which, high risk: 1520254 visits2026: 1 deficiency across 2 visits; of which, high risk: 112026*2 visits

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
YearVisitsDeficienciesOf which, high risk
2021000
20224150
2023120
2024171
2025451
2026211

What the Record Shows

  • 30 of 30 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
  • HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
  • 1 visit in this window included an investigation. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
  • The latest inspection, July 2, 2026, recorded no deficiencies.
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

  1. 2026

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905136066

  2. 2026

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.5625(a)Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleHigh riskCorrected Jul 1, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905136065

  3. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905136064

  4. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905136063

  5. 2025

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2805(5)Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingHigh riskCorrected Oct 28, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905233247

  6. 2025

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 18, 2025
    • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Sep 18, 2025
    • 746.1315(b)(1)CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 18, 2025
    • 746.1301(a)(6)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 18, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905136062

  7. 2024

    Inspection

    7 deficiencies

    • 746.2415(b)AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeHigh riskCorrected Sep 11, 2024
    • 746.1311(e)Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsMedium riskCorrected Sep 25, 2024
    • 746.1309(a)Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Oct 11, 2024
    • 746.1311(c)Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatmentMedium riskCorrected Sep 25, 2024
    • 746.1311(d)Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 monthsMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 25, 2024
    • 746.803(a)Required Records StorageMedium-low riskCorrected Oct 11, 2024
    • 746.4135(b)Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium riskCorrected Sep 11, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905136061

  8. 2023

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.801(3)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsMedium riskCorrected Nov 8, 2023
    • 746.801(11)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level CareMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 15, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905136060

  9. 2022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905136059

  10. 2022

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.5205(1)Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 25, 2022
    • 746.4003(a)First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitMedium riskCorrected Nov 25, 2022
    • 746.4003(b)First Aid Kit - Supplies Not ExpiredMedium riskCorrected Nov 21, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905136058

  11. 2022

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Apr 8, 2022
    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Apr 7, 2022
    • 746.603(a)(2)Children's Records - Admission InformationMedium riskCorrected Apr 7, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905136057

  12. 2022

    Inspection

    9 deficiencies

    • 746.501(a)(18)Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityMedium riskCorrected Mar 17, 2022
    • 746.2205(a)(1)Written Activity Plan - Group Name and DatesMedium riskCorrected Mar 15, 2022
    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Mar 18, 2022
    • 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Mar 24, 2022
    • 746.603(a)(2)Children's Records - Admission InformationMedium riskCorrected Mar 18, 2022
    • 746.801(12)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection ReportMedium riskCorrected Mar 17, 2022
    • 746.1301(6)(A)Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 18, 2022
    • 746.401(9)Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameMedium-low riskCorrected Mar 14, 2022
    • 746.801(18)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product CertificationMedium riskCorrected Mar 17, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905136056

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Children's Records - Admission Information, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(2) in March 2022 and March 2022. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Admission Information. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222222222324252525252626746.603(a)(2) across all 12 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Children's Records - Immunizations, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(4) in March 2022 and March 2022. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Immunizations. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222222222324252525252626746.603(a)(4) across all 12 visits, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Required Personnel Records, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.901 in March 2022 and March 2022. The agency describes it this way: Required Personnel Records. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222222222324252525252626746.901 across all 12 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What changed after 746.603(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Children's Records - Admission Information: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  2. 02

    What changed after 746.603(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Children's Records - Immunizations: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  3. 03

    What changed after 746.901 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Required Personnel Records: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  4. 04

    What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

    Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

  5. 05

    Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

    HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

  • Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1709050

    Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905136056

    Visit Mar 10, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905136057

    Visit Mar 31, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905136058

    Visit Nov 21, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905136059

    Visit Dec 8, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905136060

    Visit Oct 24, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905136061

    Visit Sep 11, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905136062

    Visit Aug 28, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905233247

    Visit Oct 23, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905136063

    Visit Oct 24, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905136064

    Visit Oct 29, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905136065

    Visit Jun 1, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905136066

    Visit Jul 2, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗

Coverage

Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026

  • This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
  • Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
  • HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Inspector narratives
Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
Enforcement actions
HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
Complaints not investigated
Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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