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Tree House Academy

4 critical, 12 serious, 8 minor findings across 72 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 26, 2025.

8001 Matlock Rd, Arlington, TX 76002 · (817) 417-8955

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Inspection record · 36 monthsArlington licensed centers, n=111

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 8 minor across 44 inspections and 28 investigations (72 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 26, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

57% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 12

77% of centers have at least one

LicenseAccreditedLicensed since 2012. Full Permit

Practical6a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 202

Texas HHSC operation #1424746 · 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 careListed
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Skill classesNot listed
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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
Mar 26, 2026 to Aug 19, 202612 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 19, 2026 inspection
- Aug 19, 2026 inspection
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- Aug 19, 2026 inspection
- Mar 30, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 26, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 26, 2026 inspection
Mar 25, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was non-compliant with this standard as a caregiver wrote on a child's face with a marker as a form of discipline.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified Mar 30, 2026. Standard 746.2803(4).
Mar 25, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was non-compliant with this standard as a caregiver wrote on a child's face with a marker as a form of discipline.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified Mar 30, 2026. Standard 746.2803(4).
Mar 25, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was non-compliant with this standard as a caregiver wrote on a child's face with a marker as a form of discipline.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified Mar 30, 2026. Standard 746.2803(4).
Mar 25, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was non-compliant with this standard as a caregiver wrote on a child's face with a marker as a form of discipline.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified Mar 30, 2026. Standard 746.2803(4).
Jan 12, 2026 to Mar 20, 202612 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 20, 2026 inspection
- Mar 20, 2026 inspection
- Mar 20, 2026 inspection
- Mar 20, 2026 inspection
- Mar 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Mar 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 12, 2026 inspection
- Jan 12, 2026 inspection
- Jan 12, 2026 inspection
- Jan 12, 2026 inspection
2025
Jul 3, 2025 to Sep 16, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Jul 3, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 3, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 3, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 3, 2025 complaint investigation
Feb 26, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  The two's classroom had a spray bottle of bleach on a low shelf in the classroom accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection, the staff moved the bleach to a higher counter.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  At the time of inspection, 2 staff with a hire date of 3/2024 did not have notarized affidavit in file.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  At the time of inspection, 4 staff did not have required affidavit in file.This was corrected at inspection by having the staff complete their affidavits.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
Feb 26, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  The two's classroom had a spray bottle of bleach on a low shelf in the classroom accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection, the staff moved the bleach to a higher counter.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  At the time of inspection, 2 staff with a hire date of 3/2024 did not have notarized affidavit in file.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  At the time of inspection, 4 staff did not have required affidavit in file.This was corrected at inspection by having the staff complete their affidavits.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
Feb 26, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  The two's classroom had a spray bottle of bleach on a low shelf in the classroom accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection, the staff moved the bleach to a higher counter.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  At the time of inspection, 4 staff did not have required affidavit in file.This was corrected at inspection by having the staff complete their affidavits.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  At the time of inspection, 2 staff with a hire date of 3/2024 did not have notarized affidavit in file.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Feb 26, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  The two's classroom had a spray bottle of bleach on a low shelf in the classroom accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection, the staff moved the bleach to a higher counter.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  At the time of inspection, 4 staff did not have required affidavit in file.This was corrected at inspection by having the staff complete their affidavits.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  At the time of inspection, 2 staff with a hire date of 3/2024 did not have notarized affidavit in file.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
2024
Apr 16, 2024 to Sep 4, 20248 inspections and 12 investigations
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- Sep 4, 2024 inspection
- Sep 4, 2024 inspection
- Sep 4, 2024 inspection
- Sep 4, 2024 inspection
- Sep 3, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 3, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 3, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 3, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 22, 2024 complaint investigation
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- Jul 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 15, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 15, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 15, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 15, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 16, 2024 inspection
- Apr 16, 2024 inspection
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- Apr 16, 2024 inspection
Apr 1, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  February and March fire drills were not documented.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024, verified Apr 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  1 child's (toddler) file did not have a health statement
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024, verified Apr 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
Apr 1, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  February and March fire drills were not documented.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024, verified Apr 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  1 child's (toddler) file did not have a health statement
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024, verified Apr 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
Apr 1, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  February and March fire drills were not documented.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024, verified Apr 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  1 child's (toddler) file did not have a health statement
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024, verified Apr 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
Apr 1, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  1 child's (toddler) file did not have a health statement
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024, verified Apr 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  February and March fire drills were not documented.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024, verified Apr 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).

Show 19 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jun 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  5 infants in care had expired infant feeding instructions.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  5 infants in care had expired infant feeding instructions.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  5 infants in care had expired infant feeding instructions.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  5 infants in care had expired infant feeding instructions.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
2022
Nov 3, 2022 to Nov 3, 20224 investigations
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- Nov 3, 2022 complaint investigation
- Nov 3, 2022 complaint investigation
- Nov 3, 2022 complaint investigation
- Nov 3, 2022 complaint investigation
Aug 3, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  All classrooms requiring nap equipment did not have the nap mats labeled to each individual child.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 9, 2022. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
  The two year olds were seen watching an ipad that was not related to activities. The caregiver turned off the ipad and sat the children at the table to complete an activity.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  A wall in the restroom of the prek classroom was seen with holes.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Aug 3, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  All classrooms requiring nap equipment did not have the nap mats labeled to each individual child.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 9, 2022. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
  The two year olds were seen watching an ipad that was not related to activities. The caregiver turned off the ipad and sat the children at the table to complete an activity.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  A wall in the restroom of the prek classroom was seen with holes.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Aug 3, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  A wall in the restroom of the prek classroom was seen with holes.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  All classrooms requiring nap equipment did not have the nap mats labeled to each individual child.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 9, 2022. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
  The two year olds were seen watching an ipad that was not related to activities. The caregiver turned off the ipad and sat the children at the table to complete an activity.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
Aug 3, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  All classrooms requiring nap equipment did not have the nap mats labeled to each individual child.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 9, 2022. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  A wall in the restroom of the prek classroom was seen with holes.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
  The two year olds were seen watching an ipad that was not related to activities. The caregiver turned off the ipad and sat the children at the table to complete an activity.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
Feb 25, 2022 to Feb 25, 20224 inspections
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2021
Sep 14, 2021 to Sep 14, 20213 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 14, 2021 inspection
- Sep 14, 2021 inspection
- Sep 14, 2021 inspection

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