Tender Love Childcare LLC
Licensed Center · Arlington, Tarrant County, TX · Operation No. 1732362
Tender Love Childcare LLC holds a Full Permit issued September 23, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 21 inspections on record with 75 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
September 23, 2022
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
85 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
6516 New York Ave Ste 120, Arlington, TX 76002-6614
The 60-month record
21
Inspections
2
Assessments
0
Self reports
75
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 20 · Medium High 22 · Medium 28 · Medium Low 5 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Inspection | 5 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Report | 7 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Assessment | 5 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Assessment | 6 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Inspection | 10 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Inspection | 4 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Report | 5 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Inspection | 8 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 13, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Inspection | 8 |
Deficiency records
August 7, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection during the inspectors walk through there were no caregivers in the school age room. The children were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection by having a caregiver go into the room.
Corrected: August 7, 2026
August 7, 2026 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection there was a caregiver on social media on her phone in a classroom with 10 children during naptime. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver turn off her phone.
Corrected: August 7, 2026
August 7, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver did not know how many children were in her classroom at the time of inspection.
Corrected: August 7, 2026
August 7, 2026 Standard § 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
3's and 4's classroom lighting was too dark at the time of inspection. Inspector could not see caregiver's face when in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection by having her turn on the bathroom light for adequate lighting.
Corrected: August 7, 2026
August 7, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection, there was a person in a empty classroom with 3 unenrolled children with no background check blow drying 1 of the child's hair.This was corrected at inspection by having the person leave the operation.
Corrected: August 7, 2026
August 6, 2026 Standard § 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver admitted to restraining a child in care.
Corrected: August 14, 2026
August 6, 2026 Standard § 746.1109(b)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operation left the underage caregiver alone with sole responsibility for a group of children in care.
Corrected: August 14, 2026
August 6, 2026 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation failed to notify licensing that a non-routine situation (physical altercation between 2 children) took place at the operation that placed children at risk.
Corrected: August 14, 2026
August 6, 2026 Standard § 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver was heard cursing at a child in care.
Corrected: August 14, 2026
August 6, 2026 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgment by telling and allowing school age kids to engage in a physical fight.
Corrected: August 14, 2026
August 6, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver failed to intervene to ensure child's safety during a physical altercation with another child.
Corrected: August 14, 2026
August 6, 2026 Standard § 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation failed to provide an incident report to the parent within 48 hours of the incident.
Corrected: August 14, 2026
July 29, 2026 Standard § 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection, the cribs were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection by having a caregiver label the cribs.
Corrected: July 29, 2026
July 29, 2026 Standard § 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Director had a total of 13 hours for training year 3/2025-3/2026.
Corrected: August 12, 2026
July 29, 2026 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver was seen watching a social media video on her phone during naptime. This was corrected at inspection by having her close the app and lock her phone.
Corrected: July 29, 2026
April 13, 2026 Standard § 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected: April 30, 2026
April 13, 2026 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected: April 30, 2026
April 13, 2026 Standard § 746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Operational policies;
Corrected: April 30, 2026
April 13, 2026 Standard § 746.901(7)(B) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Personnel policies;
Corrected: April 30, 2026
April 13, 2026 Standard § 746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operations 2 employee files still lacked statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in ?746.1303 of this chapter.
Corrected: April 30, 2026
March 25, 2026 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected: April 10, 2026
March 25, 2026 Standard § 746.901(7)(B) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Personnel policies;
Corrected: April 10, 2026
March 25, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operations 4 children's files still did not have health statements at the time of inspection.
Corrected: April 10, 2026
March 25, 2026 Standard § 746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operations 2 employee files still lacked statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in ?746.1303 of this chapter.
Corrected: April 10, 2026
March 25, 2026 Standard § 746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Operational policies;
Corrected: April 10, 2026
March 25, 2026 Standard § 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected: April 10, 2026
March 6, 2026 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
2 caregivers files did not have completed affidavit at the time of inspection.
Corrected: March 23, 2026
March 6, 2026 Standard § 746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection, 2 employee files lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Operational policies;
Corrected: March 23, 2026
March 6, 2026 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection, director lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected: March 23, 2026
March 6, 2026 Standard § 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection, director lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected: March 23, 2026
March 6, 2026 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
3 caregivers did not have current CPR First Aid at the time of inpspection.
Corrected: March 23, 2026
March 6, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
4 childrens files did not have health statements at the time of inspection.
Corrected: March 23, 2026
March 6, 2026 Standard § 746.901(7)(B) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection, 2 employee files lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Personnel policies;
Corrected: March 23, 2026
March 6, 2026 Standard § 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 caregivers did not have any annual trainings at the time of inspection.
Corrected: March 23, 2026
March 6, 2026 Standard § 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
2 caregivers files did not have completed affidavit at the time of inspection.
Corrected: March 23, 2026
March 6, 2026 Standard § 746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection, 2 employee files lacked statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in ?746.1303 of this chapter.
Corrected: March 23, 2026
February 4, 2026 Standard § 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection, an infant was observed to be sleeping swaddled in thick blankets. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver remove the wrappings.
Corrected: February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
A follow up inspection was conducted. The 3 year old classroom was left unattended with the lights off with one child awake roamiing the classroom and one child alseep on a nap mat.
Corrected: February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Classroom with 4 children under 2 years old was observed using screen time. The children were watching nursey rhymes on a tablet.
Corrected: February 4, 2026
January 22, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
3 year old classroom was left unattended by caregiver left in charge of the operation during naptime. 1 child was in a classroom alone playing until thier service provider arrived.While present another child from the Pre K room left the room and walked down to the kitchen by herself unattended. Inspector followed her and took her back to her classroom where the owner was watching the class.
Corrected: January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026 Standard § 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver with restrictions was observed to be left alone with the Pre K class.
Corrected: January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver who's background check is still pending was at the operation with the 2yr old class alone for the duration of the inspectors time at the operation.
Corrected: January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026 Standard § 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
High Verbatim from the agency record
Infant room teacher was observed leaving the classroom and entering another classroom searching for something and then returning to the infant room. This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver was addressed by the director and went back to her classroom.
Corrected: January 22, 2026
January 20, 2026 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection, the operation did not have the caregiver's file avaliable for review.
Corrected: February 4, 2026
January 20, 2026 Standard § 746.1109(a)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was non-compliant with this standard by leaving a 16-year-old in charge of a group of school age children 2-3x a week.
Corrected: February 4, 2026
January 20, 2026 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was non-compliant with this standard by leaving a 16-year-old caregiver in charge of a group of school age children which resulted in the caregiver rough housing with a child for over 15 minutes.
Corrected: February 4, 2026
January 20, 2026 Standard § 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection, the operation did not have the child's file avaliable for review.
Corrected: February 4, 2026
January 20, 2026 Standard § 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was non-compliant with this standard because a caregiver left in charge engaged in inappropriate "play" fighting with a child by slapping the child's face several times.
Corrected: February 4, 2026
October 6, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation had an expired fire inspection report.
Corrected: October 27, 2025
July 9, 2025 Standard § 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspector's walkthrough, the infant room was left unattended with 3 infants in the classroom.
Corrected: July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
3 year old caregiver was seen napping during naptime.
Corrected: July 9, 2025
June 18, 2025 Standard § 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operations activity schedule did not have a minimum of two daily opportunities for outdoor play, weather permitting, in which a child makes use of both small and large muscles, at the time of inspection.
Corrected: July 2, 2025
June 18, 2025 Standard § 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Lighting in the classrooms during naptime was too dark, inspectors eyes had to adjust.
Corrected: June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 caregivers were seen on their phones in the classroom during naptime at the time of inspection.
Corrected: July 2, 2025
June 18, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Parents rights were not in operational policies or any other form at the time of inspection.
Corrected: July 2, 2025
June 18, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
1 child's file did not have a shot record at the time of inspection.
Corrected: July 2, 2025
June 18, 2025 Standard § 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Staff were seen leaving their classrooms unattended during naptime to use the bathroom, or take phone calls
Corrected: July 2, 2025
June 18, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver in charge did not know how many children were in the 3's class at the time of inspection. Caregiver had to count the children with inspector present.
Corrected: July 2, 2025
June 18, 2025 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Screen time was being utilized in the 3 year old room during naptime. This was corrected at inspection by having the operation cover the screen.
Corrected: June 18, 2025
July 17, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
1 child in care did not have a shot record.
Corrected: July 31, 2024
July 17, 2024 Standard § 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
1 child in care did not have health statements on file.
Corrected: July 31, 2024
June 24, 2024 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Corrected: July 15, 2024
August 30, 2023 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
1 child did not have immunization record on file.
Corrected: September 6, 2023
August 30, 2023 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 childrens files did not have the address to the emergency contact.
Corrected: September 6, 2023
August 30, 2023 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
2 infants had expired infant feeding instructions.
Corrected: September 6, 2023
February 9, 2023 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
3 children's files did not have physicians signature on allergy emergency action plan.
Corrected: February 23, 2023
June 6, 2022 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has mutliple children's records that do not provide an emergency contact address.
Corrected: June 6, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies did not include information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
Corrected: March 11, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not have proof of current cpr/first aid training available for review at the time of the inspection.
Corrected: March 11, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not have current transportation safety training.
Corrected: March 14, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies did not include information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Corrected: March 11, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director's personnel file was incomplete. It did not include all the required information.
Corrected: March 14, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The infant classroom did not have an adult sized rocker or chair.
Corrected: March 14, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency.
Corrected: March 11, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.1303(1) - Orientation-Minimum Standards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The employee orientation curriculum wasn't available for review at the time of the inspection.
Corrected: March 14, 2022
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