The Vardell Report.Play Academy Arlington LLC

Across 20 licensing visits from February 2025 to October 2026, HHSC cited 42 deficiencies at Play Academy Arlington LLC; 42 have a recorded correction.

Visits

20

2025–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

42

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

42

Of 42 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date

Investigations

2

Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

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. Oct 262026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181492

2. Aug 72026

   Inspection

   3 deficiencies

   • 746.1203(3)(C)Janitorial dutiesMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 7, 2026
   • 746.2207(a)Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoMedium riskCorrected Aug 7, 2026
   • 746.1605(1)Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 7, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181491

3. May 182026

   Inspection

   3 deficiencies

   • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected May 18, 2026
   • 746.3317(6)Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary HoldersMedium-high riskCorrected May 18, 2026
   • 746.4135(b)Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium riskCorrected May 18, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181490

4. Mar 302026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181489

5. Mar 242026

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected Mar 24, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181488

6. Mar 202026

   Investigation

   1 deficiency

   • 746.2805(8)Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outHigh riskCorrected Mar 27, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905247884

7. Mar 32026

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 746.5101(b)Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 13, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181487

8. Feb 252026

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 746.2207(a)Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoMedium riskCorrected Feb 25, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181486

9. Feb 42026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181485

10. Dec 172025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181484

11. Nov 132025

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected Nov 14, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181483

12. Nov 72025

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2207(c)(2)Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriateMedium riskCorrected Nov 7, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181482

13. Aug 122025

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.1315(b)(1)CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 26, 2025
    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Aug 22, 2025
    • 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected Aug 15, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181481

14. Jul 12025

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1315(b)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 31, 2025
    • 746.2409(a)(10)Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each InfantMedium riskCorrected Jul 3, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181480

15. Jun 302025

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2421(a)Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalMedium riskCorrected Jul 14, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905247883

16. Jun 252025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181479

17. Jun 202025

    Inspection

    9 deficiencies

    • 746.5537(a)(3)Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and InstallationMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 27, 2025
    • 746.3407(12)Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Jun 23, 2025
    • 746.2407Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 20, 2025
    • 746.4751(d)Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 MonthsMedium riskCorrected Jun 27, 2025
    • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 27, 2025
    • 746.2507(7)Activities for Toddlers - Provide Social and Emotional DevelopmentMedium riskCorrected Jun 27, 2025
    • 746.2417(2)(B)Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesHigh riskCorrected Jun 20, 2025
    • 746.5205(4)Documentation of DrillsMedium riskCorrected Jun 27, 2025
    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 23, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181478

18. May 292025

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.801(5)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceMedium riskCorrected Jun 5, 2025
    • 746.611(a)(3)Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statementMedium riskCorrected Jun 5, 2025
    • 746.801(3)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsMedium riskCorrected Jun 12, 2025
    • 746.605(11)Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationHigh riskCorrected Jun 5, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181477

19. May 152025

    Inspection

    8 deficiencies

    • 746.2505(2)Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent CompetitionMedium-high riskCorrected May 27, 2025
    • 746.2405(5)Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of ToysMedium-high riskCorrected May 27, 2025
    • 746.605(10)Required Admission Information - Physician InformationMedium riskCorrected May 27, 2025
    • 746.605(11)Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationHigh riskCorrected May 27, 2025
    • 746.801(5)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceMedium riskCorrected May 27, 2025
    • 746.611(a)(3)Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statementMedium riskCorrected May 27, 2025
    • 746.801(3)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsMedium riskCorrected May 27, 2025
    • 746.613(a)Required ImmunizationsHigh riskCorrected May 27, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181476

20. Feb 112025

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.5202(1)Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 21, 2025
    • 746.3701(10)Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 21, 2025
    • 746.5401Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 21, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905181475

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

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

1. 1

   Citation 745.641, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 745.641 in November 2025 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2525252525252525252525262626262626262626745.641 across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1601 in June 2025 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2525252525252525252525262626262626262626746.1601 across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.2207(a) in February 2026 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2525252525252525252525262626262626262626746.2207(a) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Citation 746.605(11), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.605(11) in May 2025 and May 2025. The agency describes it this way: Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2525252525252525252525262626262626262626746.605(11) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Citation 746.611(a)(3), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.611(a)(3) in May 2025 and May 2025. The agency describes it this way: Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2525252525252525252525262626262626262626746.611(a)(3) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Citation 746.801(3), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.801(3) in May 2025 and May 2025. The agency describes it this way: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2525252525252525252525262626262626262626746.801(3) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Citation 746.801(5), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.801(5) in May 2025 and May 2025. The agency describes it this way: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2525252525252525252525262626262626262626746.801(5) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest

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

1. 01

   What changed after 745.641 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 745.641: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

2. 02

   What changed after 746.1601 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

3. 03

   What changed after 746.2207(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

4. 04

   What changed after 746.605(11) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.605(11): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

5. 05

   What changed after 746.611(a)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.611(a)(3): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

6. 06

   What changed after 746.801(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.801(3): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

7. 07

   What changed after 746.801(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.801(5): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

8. 08

   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.

9. 09

   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.

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 · 1810314

  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 · 905181475

  Visit Feb 11, 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 · 905181476

  Visit May 15, 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 · 905181477

  Visit May 29, 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 · 905181478

  Visit Jun 20, 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 · 905181479

  Visit Jun 25, 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 · 905247883

  Visit Jun 30, 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 · 905181480

  Visit Jul 1, 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 · 905181481

  Visit Aug 12, 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 · 905181482

  Visit Nov 7, 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 · 905181483

  Visit Nov 13, 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 · 905181484

  Visit Dec 17, 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 · 905181485

  Visit Feb 4, 2026 · 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 · 905181486

  Visit Feb 25, 2026 · 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 · 905181487

  Visit Mar 3, 2026 · 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 · 905247884

  Visit Mar 20, 2026 · 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 · 905181488

  Visit Mar 24, 2026 · 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 · 905181489

  Visit Mar 30, 2026 · 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 · 905181490

  Visit May 18, 2026 · 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 · 905181491

  Visit Aug 7, 2026 · 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 · 905181492

  Visit Oct 26, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

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