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Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC

28 critical, 8 serious findings across 88 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 19, 2026.

3401 Avenue I, Fort Worth, TX 76105 · (817) 536-1731

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsFort Worth licensed centers, n=254

Critical findings28 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 52 inspections and 36 investigations (88 visits). Most recent critical: May 19, 2026.

Critical28 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

72% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1986Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 60

Texas HHSC operation #188075 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
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
May 19, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One staff member does not have an active background check on file.
  Corrected May 21, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
May 19, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One staff member does not have an active background check on file.
  Corrected May 21, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
May 19, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One staff member does not have an active background check on file.
  Corrected May 21, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
May 19, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One staff member does not have an active background check on file.
  Corrected May 21, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
2025
May 28, 2025 to May 28, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 28, 2025 inspection
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- May 28, 2025 inspection
Jan 28, 2025Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation failed to provide proof of coverage by the anniversary of 1/20/25
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Jan 28, 2025Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation failed to provide proof of coverage by the anniversary of 1/20/25
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Jan 28, 2025Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation failed to provide proof of coverage by the anniversary of 1/20/25
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Jan 28, 2025Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation failed to provide proof of coverage by the anniversary of 1/20/25
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Jan 16, 2025Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
Jan 16, 2025Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
Jan 16, 2025Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
Jan 16, 2025Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
Jan 15, 2025 to Jan 15, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 15, 2025 inspection
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- Jan 15, 2025 inspection
Jan 9, 2025Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
Jan 9, 2025Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
Jan 9, 2025Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
Jan 9, 2025Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
2024
Dec 27, 2024Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2025, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
Dec 27, 2024Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2025, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
Dec 27, 2024Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2025, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
Dec 27, 2024Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2025, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 12, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Dec 12, 2024 inspection
Dec 10, 2024Self-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
  Two children were left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Dec 10, 2024Self-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
  Two children were left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Dec 10, 2024Self-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
  Two children were left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Dec 10, 2024Self-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
  Two children were left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Oct 10, 2024 to Nov 12, 202412 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Oct 10, 2024 inspection
Oct 8, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found in be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver kicked a child twice then picked up the child from the floor by the arm, moving the child over to seated position.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Nov 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Oct 8, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found in be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver kicked a child twice then picked up the child from the floor by the arm, moving the child over to seated position.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Nov 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Oct 8, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found in be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver kicked a child twice then picked up the child from the floor by the arm, moving the child over to seated position.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Nov 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Oct 8, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found in be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver kicked a child twice then picked up the child from the floor by the arm, moving the child over to seated position.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Nov 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Feb 26, 2024 to Jul 22, 202412 inspections
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Feb 15, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation has not updated their liability insurance, it was due by January 20, 2024.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Feb 15, 2024Inspection
No findings
Feb 15, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation has not updated their liability insurance, it was due by January 20, 2024.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Feb 15, 2024Inspection
No findings
Feb 15, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation has not updated their liability insurance, it was due by January 20, 2024.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Feb 15, 2024Inspection
No findings
Feb 15, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation has not updated their liability insurance, it was due by January 20, 2024.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Feb 15, 2024Inspection
No findings
Feb 13, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers. The caregiver carried the child from under their arms and put them onto the cot in a forceful manner.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Feb 13, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers. The caregiver carried the child from under their arms and put them onto the cot in a forceful manner.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Feb 13, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers. The caregiver carried the child from under their arms and put them onto the cot in a forceful manner.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Feb 13, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers. The caregiver carried the child from under their arms and put them onto the cot in a forceful manner.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
2023
Sep 27, 2023 to Oct 16, 20238 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Oct 16, 2023 inspection
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- Oct 16, 2023 inspection
- Oct 3, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 3, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 3, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 3, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 27, 2023 inspection
- Sep 27, 2023 inspection
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- Sep 27, 2023 inspection

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2022
Oct 3, 2022 to Oct 3, 20224 inspections
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2021
Nov 17, 2021 to Nov 17, 20214 inspections
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Oct 25, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
  The operation did not provide information about each person that is a controlling person.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.903(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The paint on the playground equipment is chipping. Large paint chips are falling off and pose a safety hazard to children. Photographs were taken of the deficiency.
  Corrected Nov 25, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Oct 25, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
  The operation did not provide information about each person that is a controlling person.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.903(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The paint on the playground equipment is chipping. Large paint chips are falling off and pose a safety hazard to children. Photographs were taken of the deficiency.
  Corrected Nov 25, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Oct 25, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
  The operation did not provide information about each person that is a controlling person.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.903(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The paint on the playground equipment is chipping. Large paint chips are falling off and pose a safety hazard to children. Photographs were taken of the deficiency.
  Corrected Nov 25, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Oct 25, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
  The operation did not provide information about each person that is a controlling person.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.903(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The paint on the playground equipment is chipping. Large paint chips are falling off and pose a safety hazard to children. Photographs were taken of the deficiency.
  Corrected Nov 25, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

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