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Licensed Center · Texas

Tender Love Childcare LLC

6516 New York Ave Ste 120, Arlington

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
85
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Programs
Before School Care,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Weekend Care,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Sep 23, 2022
Phone
6823217080

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

20High risk
22Medium-high risk
28Medium risk
5Medium-low risk
0Low risk
21Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Aug 17, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 17, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 7, 2026 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-07.
  • Critical Adequate Lighting During Naptime
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: Caregiver did not know how many children were in her classroom at the time of inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-07.
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
Aug 6, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
7 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-14.
  • Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
    Inspector's note: The operation failed to provide an incident report to the parent within 48 hours of the incident. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-14.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
    Inspector's note: Caregiver failed to intervene to ensure child's safety during a physical altercation with another child. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-14.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
    Inspector's note: Caregiver admitted to restraining a child in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-14.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: Caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgment by telling and allowing school age kids to engage in a physical fight. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-14.
  • Non-critical Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group
    Inspector's note: Operation left the underage caregiver alone with sole responsibility for a group of children in care. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-14.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
    Inspector's note: Caregiver was heard cursing at a child in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-14.
Jul 29, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
    Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the cribs were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection by having a caregiver label the cribs. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
    Inspector's note: Director had a total of 13 hours for training year 3/2025-3/2026. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-12.
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Apr 13, 2026 · Assessment
5 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
    Inspector's note: 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; Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-30.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
    Inspector's note: 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; Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-04-30.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-30.
  • Critical Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
    Inspector's note: Operations director still lacked annual required training topics. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-30.
  • Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
    Inspector's note: Operations director still lacked annual required training topics. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-30.
Mar 25, 2026 · Assessment
6 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: Operations 4 children's files still did not have health statements at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-10.
  • Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
    Inspector's note: Operations director still lacked annual required training topics. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-10.
  • Critical Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
    Inspector's note: Operations director still lacked annual required training topics. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-10.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-10.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
    Inspector's note: 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; Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-04-10.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
    Inspector's note: 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; Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-10.
Mar 6, 2026 · Inspection
10 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
    Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, director lacked annual required training topics. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-23.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-23.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: 4 childrens files did not have health statements at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-23.
  • Critical Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
    Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, director lacked annual required training topics. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-23.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
    Inspector's note: 2 caregivers did not have any annual trainings at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-23.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
    Inspector's note: 2 caregivers files did not have completed affidavit at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-03-23.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
    Inspector's note: 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; Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-23.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
    Inspector's note: 3 caregivers did not have current CPR First Aid at the time of inpspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-23.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
    Inspector's note: 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; Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-03-23.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
    Inspector's note: 2 caregivers files did not have completed affidavit at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-03-23.
Feb 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: Classroom with 4 children under 2 years old was observed using screen time. The children were watching nursey rhymes on a tablet. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-04.
  • Critical No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-04.
Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-01-22.
  • Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-01-22.
  • Critical AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
    Inspector's note: A caregiver with restrictions was observed to be left alone with the Pre K class. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-01-22.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-01-22.
Jan 20, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-04.
  • Non-critical Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-04.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-04.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
    Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the operation did not have the child's file avaliable for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-04.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
    Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the operation did not have the caregiver's file avaliable for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-04.
Dec 4, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 6, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: Operation had an expired fire inspection report. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-27.
Oct 5, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 23, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: 3 year old caregiver was seen napping during naptime. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-09.
  • Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
    Inspector's note: During the inspector's walkthrough, the infant room was left unattended with 3 infants in the classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-09.
Jun 18, 2025 · Inspection
8 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
    Inspector's note: Parents rights were not in operational policies or any other form at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-02.
  • Non-critical Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-02.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-02.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Adequate Lighting During Naptime
    Inspector's note: Lighting in the classrooms during naptime was too dark, inspectors eyes had to adjust. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-18.
  • Critical Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
    Inspector's note: Staff were seen leaving their classrooms unattended during naptime to use the bathroom, or take phone calls Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-02.
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: 2 caregivers were seen on their phones in the classroom during naptime at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-02.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: 1 child's file did not have a shot record at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-02.
Jan 22, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 17, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 17, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 16, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 17, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: 1 child in care did not have a shot record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-31.
  • Non-critical Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
    Inspector's note: 1 child in care did not have health statements on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-31.
Jun 24, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current fire inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-15.
Jun 21, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 30, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
    Inspector's note: 2 childrens files did not have the address to the emergency contact. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-06.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: 2 infants had expired infant feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-06.
  • Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
    Inspector's note: 1 child did not have immunization record on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-06.
Feb 9, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
    Inspector's note: 3 children's files did not have physicians signature on allergy emergency action plan. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-23.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.