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Tree House Academy

8001 Matlock Rd, Arlington, TX 76002 · Tarrant County
Accepts child care subsidies

Tree House Academy is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 202 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (2 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 30% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #41 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 59% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 59%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#41 of 108 centers in Arlington
1High risk
2Medium High risk
5Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 14 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 19, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork2
Building & playground safety2
Caregiver conduct1
Health & medication1
Sleep safety1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 25, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was non-compliant with this standard as a caregiver wrote on a child's face with a marker as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2026
HighFeb 26, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
The two's classroom had a spray bottle of bleach on a low shelf in the classroom accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection, the staff moved the bleach to a higher counter.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowFeb 26, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
At the time of inspection, 2 staff with a hire date of 3/2024 did not have notarized affidavit in file.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2025
Medium LowFeb 26, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
At the time of inspection, 4 staff did not have required affidavit in file.This was corrected at inspection by having the staff complete their affidavits.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 1, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
February and March fire drills were not documented.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2024
MediumApr 1, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
1 child's (toddler) file did not have a health statement
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
MediumJun 7, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
5 infants in care had expired infant feeding instructions.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2023
Medium HighAug 3, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
A wall in the restroom of the prek classroom was seen with holes.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
MediumAug 3, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
All classrooms requiring nap equipment did not have the nap mats labeled to each individual child.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
MediumAug 3, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities §746.2207(c)(1)
The two year olds were seen watching an ipad that was not related to activities. The caregiver turned off the ipad and sat the children at the table to complete an activity.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity202 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 7, 2012
DirectorAlexandra Gordon
Phone8174178955
State operation #1424746

Common questions

Does Tree House Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Tree House Academy’s hours?

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

Does Tree House Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Tree House Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 26, 2025: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Tree House Academy compare with other daycares in Arlington?

It is #41 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 59% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Tree House Academy last inspected?

Aug 19, 2026. No violations were found 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 1424746 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.