Childcare Network #197
Childcare Network #197 is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 144 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (2 of 5). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 40% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #70 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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The door separating the infant and preschool classrooms had a large gap beneath it. Preschool children were observed pushing small toys under the door into the infant room. An infant was observed retrieving one of the toys and was observed with the toy completely inside their mouth. The gap beneath the door allowed items to pass freely between classrooms, creating a potential choking hazard for infants.
Several classrooms had covers missing from plugs. This was corrected at inspection when covers were placed in all outlets that were missing.
A caregiver did not wash an infant hands after a diaper change.
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used a form of prohibited punishment when she grabbed a child from behind in order to divert behavior.
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used profane language while in the presence of children while actively supervising.
About this center
Common questions
Does Childcare Network #197 take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Childcare Network #197’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Childcare Network #197 accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Childcare Network #197 had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 4, 2026: “Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Childcare Network #197 compare with other daycares in Arlington?
It is tied for #70 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Childcare Network #197 last inspected?
Aug 20, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1830504 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.