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Tarrant County Kids at Ellis

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 3, 2026.

2601 Shadow Ridge Dr, Arlington, TX 76006 · (817) 253-4573

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsArlington licensed centers, n=111

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 8 investigations (44 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 3, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

57% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 12

77% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical7:30a–6pMon–Fri · Pre-K to school · Licensed capacity 50

Texas HHSC operation #1797251 · 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 careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Jul 7, 2026 to Jul 21, 20268 inspections
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- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
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Jul 3, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  There was not adequate supervision in the classroom when the caregiver did not see two children behaving inappropriately in the classroom.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
Jul 3, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  There was not adequate supervision in the classroom when the caregiver did not see two children behaving inappropriately in the classroom.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
Jul 3, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  There was not adequate supervision in the classroom when the caregiver did not see two children behaving inappropriately in the classroom.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
Jul 3, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  There was not adequate supervision in the classroom when the caregiver did not see two children behaving inappropriately in the classroom.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
Jun 16, 2026 to Jun 16, 20264 inspections
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2025
May 13, 2025 to Dec 3, 20258 inspections
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2024
Sep 4, 2024 to Nov 19, 202412 inspections
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Aug 23, 2024Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - No Long Waiting Periods
  Children were not kept engaged in activities for over 30 minutes while the caregiver was not present at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Sep 4, 2024. Standard 744.2002(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  The program director did not ensure supplies were present at the operation as needed. The site director left the operation without ensuring a caregiver was present to supervise the children.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Sep 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1005(a)(4).
Aug 23, 2024Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - No Long Waiting Periods
  Children were not kept engaged in activities for over 30 minutes while the caregiver was not present at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Sep 4, 2024. Standard 744.2002(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  The program director did not ensure supplies were present at the operation as needed. The site director left the operation without ensuring a caregiver was present to supervise the children.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Sep 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1005(a)(4).
Aug 23, 2024Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - No Long Waiting Periods
  Children were not kept engaged in activities for over 30 minutes while the caregiver was not present at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Sep 4, 2024. Standard 744.2002(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  The program director did not ensure supplies were present at the operation as needed. The site director left the operation without ensuring a caregiver was present to supervise the children.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Sep 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1005(a)(4).
Aug 23, 2024Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  The program director did not ensure supplies were present at the operation as needed. The site director left the operation without ensuring a caregiver was present to supervise the children.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Sep 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1005(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - No Long Waiting Periods
  Children were not kept engaged in activities for over 30 minutes while the caregiver was not present at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Sep 4, 2024. Standard 744.2002(9).
May 23, 2024 to May 23, 20244 inspections
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- May 23, 2024 inspection

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