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Shine Bright Christian Academy

12 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 13, 2025.

4201 Little Rd, Arlington, TX 76016 · (817) 435-1279

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsArlington licensed centers, n=111

Critical findings12 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Nov 13, 2025.

Critical12 vs median 4

57% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 12

77% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2025Initial

Practical7a–7pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 76

Texas HHSC operation #1824636 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

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2026
May 27, 2026 to Sep 8, 20268 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 8, 2026 inspection
- Sep 8, 2026 inspection
- Sep 8, 2026 inspection
- Sep 8, 2026 inspection
- May 27, 2026 inspection
- May 27, 2026 inspection
- May 27, 2026 inspection
- May 27, 2026 inspection
Feb 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The operation had loose fill in the amount of 3 inches on the playground when six is required.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Feb 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The operation had loose fill in the amount of 3 inches on the playground when six is required.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Feb 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The operation had loose fill in the amount of 3 inches on the playground when six is required.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Feb 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The operation had loose fill in the amount of 3 inches on the playground when six is required.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Jan 16, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report the number of staff who ceased employment with them for 2025.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 16, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report the number of staff who ceased employment with them for 2025.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 16, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report the number of staff who ceased employment with them for 2025.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 16, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report the number of staff who ceased employment with them for 2025.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2025
Dec 3, 2025 to Dec 3, 20254 inspections
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- Dec 3, 2025 inspection
- Dec 3, 2025 inspection
- Dec 3, 2025 inspection
- Dec 3, 2025 inspection
Nov 13, 2025Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The facility did not have the fire inspection before today's application inspection.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  During the application inspection, a water fountain is running near the front entrance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  During the application inspection, the infant cribs were recalled. The facility will need to replace them with new cribs or playpens.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  In the 2-5-year-old outdoor playground, some areas only have 2 inches of loose fill.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Child-Initiated - Equipment/Materials In Reach
  During the application inspection, the facility does not have educational materials for children, such as arts supplies, books, and other activity materials in each classroom.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Standard 746.2206(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
  During the application inspection, the facility does not have infant/toddler outdoor playground.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4301(a).
Nov 13, 2025Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  During the application inspection, the infant cribs were recalled. The facility will need to replace them with new cribs or playpens.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(9).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The facility did not have the fire inspection before today's application inspection.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  During the application inspection, a water fountain is running near the front entrance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Child-Initiated - Equipment/Materials In Reach
  During the application inspection, the facility does not have educational materials for children, such as arts supplies, books, and other activity materials in each classroom.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Standard 746.2206(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
  During the application inspection, the facility does not have infant/toddler outdoor playground.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4301(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  In the 2-5-year-old outdoor playground, some areas only have 2 inches of loose fill.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Nov 13, 2025Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  During the application inspection, a water fountain is running near the front entrance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  During the application inspection, the infant cribs were recalled. The facility will need to replace them with new cribs or playpens.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(9).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The facility did not have the fire inspection before today's application inspection.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Child-Initiated - Equipment/Materials In Reach
  During the application inspection, the facility does not have educational materials for children, such as arts supplies, books, and other activity materials in each classroom.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Standard 746.2206(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
  During the application inspection, the facility does not have infant/toddler outdoor playground.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4301(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  In the 2-5-year-old outdoor playground, some areas only have 2 inches of loose fill.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Nov 13, 2025Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  During the application inspection, a water fountain is running near the front entrance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  During the application inspection, the infant cribs were recalled. The facility will need to replace them with new cribs or playpens.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(9).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The facility did not have the fire inspection before today's application inspection.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Child-Initiated - Equipment/Materials In Reach
  During the application inspection, the facility does not have educational materials for children, such as arts supplies, books, and other activity materials in each classroom.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Standard 746.2206(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
  During the application inspection, the facility does not have infant/toddler outdoor playground.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4301(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  In the 2-5-year-old outdoor playground, some areas only have 2 inches of loose fill.
  Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).

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