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Bowen Road Day School

517 S Bowen Rd, Arlington, TX 76013 · Tarrant County

Bowen Road Day School is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 165 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2004. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (2 of 6). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #49 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 52% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 52%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #49 of 108 centers in Arlington
0High risk
5Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
6 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 20, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications2
Building & playground safety2
Other standards1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Two hours of transportation safety training needed for all three drivers.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
Medium HighJan 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
CPR and First Aid for three drivers expired on 12/5/2025.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2026
Medium HighMar 27, 2024InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
A tcaregiver was observed taking on the phone, taking a personal phone call. The caregiver did not hear me entering the room.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2024
MediumMar 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
A swing observed on the playground had a dent in the middle from a tree falling on it. Paint was flaking and causing debris. The rubber coating around the chain was harden and falling off.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024
Medium HighMay 3, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(10)
The television in a toddler room was on a bookshelf and not anchored or mounted.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2023
Medium HighMay 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The outside of the facility was not in good repair and had walling outside by the playground that had cracks and holes in it.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity165 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 27, 2004
DirectorTracie Smith
Phone8172751291
State operation #838531

Common questions

Does Bowen Road Day School take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Bowen Road Day School’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Bowen Road Day School accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Bowen Road Day School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bowen Road Day School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Arlington, is $44.00 a day for toddlers, $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds and $40.40 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Bowen Road Day School had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 6 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Bowen Road Day School compare with other daycares in Arlington?

It is tied for #49 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 52% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Bowen Road Day School last inspected?

Jan 20, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 838531 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.