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Early Learning Place

7001 Trail Lake Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76133 · Tarrant County
Conditions on permit

Early Learning Place is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 38 children and serving toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 14). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #152 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 29% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 29%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #152 of 216 centers in Fort Worth
1High risk
3Medium High risk
8Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 10 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Records & paperwork4
Sleep safety2
Other standards1
Health & medication1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 23, 2026InspectionOther standards
Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas §746.5403(a)
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection available for review during the time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2026
MediumMar 23, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification §746.901(9)
Five of five personnel records reviewed did not have photo identification of the caregiver in the file during the time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026
MediumMar 23, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One of five childrens records reviewed did not have immunization records on file for review during the time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2026
Medium HighApr 14, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
The lighting in both the Tot's room and two-year-olds room was too dim and both the director and my eyes needed to adjust for us to be able to see upon entering the room.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2025
MediumMay 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
Monthly playground safety documentation was not available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2024
Medium LowMay 29, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
The affidavit for employment was not available for review in four employee files.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2024
MediumSep 20, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report §746.801(13)
Documentation of the most recent gas pipe test was not availabe at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2023
MediumSep 20, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website §746.4135(c)
The Children's Product Certifiction form was not available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2023
HighMar 2, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
It was determined that a caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control and good judgement in their interaction with a child. The caregiver handled a child in an abrupt manner during the naptime transition.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2023
MediumOct 5, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
Playground safety checklist documentation was not available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2022
Medium LowOct 5, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
There was no employee list posted at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2022
MediumNov 4, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Documentation of emergency drills were not current.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021
MediumNov 4, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The operation did not have a current checklist for maintaing the grounds and equipment.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2021
Medium HighNov 4, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
During naptime, the classrooms did not have sufficient lighting. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity38 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours09:00 AM-02:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Licensed sinceOct 26, 2007
DirectorDebra Bell
Phone8172921155
State operation #869106

Common questions

Does Early Learning Place take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers and preschoolers, not infants.

What are Early Learning Place’s hours?

9 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Thursday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Early Learning Place accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Early Learning Place had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 2, 2023: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Early Learning Place compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?

It is tied for #152 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 29% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Early Learning Place last inspected?

Mar 23, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near 76133

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 869106 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.