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Bowen Road Day School

16 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jan 20, 2026.

517 S Bowen Rd, Arlington, TX 76013 · (817) 275-1291

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsArlington licensed centers, n=111

Serious findings0 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 0 investigations (20 visits). Most recent serious: Jan 20, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

57% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 12

77% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2004Full Permit

Practical6:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 165

Texas HHSC operation #838531 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

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2026
Jan 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Two hours of transportation safety training needed for all three drivers.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  CPR and First Aid for three drivers expired on 12/5/2025.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
Jan 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  CPR and First Aid for three drivers expired on 12/5/2025.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Two hours of transportation safety training needed for all three drivers.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Jan 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  CPR and First Aid for three drivers expired on 12/5/2025.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Two hours of transportation safety training needed for all three drivers.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Jan 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  CPR and First Aid for three drivers expired on 12/5/2025.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Two hours of transportation safety training needed for all three drivers.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
2025
Feb 3, 2025 to Feb 3, 20254 inspections
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2024
Apr 9, 2024 to Apr 9, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 9, 2024 inspection
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Mar 27, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  A tcaregiver was observed taking on the phone, taking a personal phone call. The caregiver did not hear me entering the room.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Mar 27, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  A tcaregiver was observed taking on the phone, taking a personal phone call. The caregiver did not hear me entering the room.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Mar 27, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  A tcaregiver was observed taking on the phone, taking a personal phone call. The caregiver did not hear me entering the room.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Mar 27, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  A tcaregiver was observed taking on the phone, taking a personal phone call. The caregiver did not hear me entering the room.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Mar 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  A swing observed on the playground had a dent in the middle from a tree falling on it. Paint was flaking and causing debris. The rubber coating around the chain was harden and falling off.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2024, verified Mar 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
Mar 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  A swing observed on the playground had a dent in the middle from a tree falling on it. Paint was flaking and causing debris. The rubber coating around the chain was harden and falling off.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2024, verified Mar 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
Mar 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  A swing observed on the playground had a dent in the middle from a tree falling on it. Paint was flaking and causing debris. The rubber coating around the chain was harden and falling off.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2024, verified Mar 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
Mar 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  A swing observed on the playground had a dent in the middle from a tree falling on it. Paint was flaking and causing debris. The rubber coating around the chain was harden and falling off.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2024, verified Mar 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).

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2023
May 3, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The outside of the facility was not in good repair and had walling outside by the playground that had cracks and holes in it.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified Jun 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  The television in a toddler room was on a bookshelf and not anchored or mounted.
  Corrected May 3, 2023, verified Jun 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(10).
May 3, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The outside of the facility was not in good repair and had walling outside by the playground that had cracks and holes in it.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified Jun 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  The television in a toddler room was on a bookshelf and not anchored or mounted.
  Corrected May 3, 2023, verified Jun 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(10).
May 3, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  The television in a toddler room was on a bookshelf and not anchored or mounted.
  Corrected May 3, 2023, verified Jun 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The outside of the facility was not in good repair and had walling outside by the playground that had cracks and holes in it.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified Jun 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
May 3, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  The television in a toddler room was on a bookshelf and not anchored or mounted.
  Corrected May 3, 2023, verified Jun 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The outside of the facility was not in good repair and had walling outside by the playground that had cracks and holes in it.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified Jun 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
2022
Feb 25, 2022 to Aug 18, 202212 inspections
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- Feb 25, 2022 inspection
- Feb 25, 2022 inspection

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