Licensed center · Arlington, TX
Tender Love Childcare LLC
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
- Capacity 85
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Weekend care
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Sat
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Meals
- Snacks provided
- Nearby
- 11 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 85 children
Accepts child care assistance
Before-school care
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Weekend care
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
6516 New York Ave Ste 120, Arlington, TX 76002 · Tarrant County · 38 licensed daycares in 76002
Capacity rank 6 of 38 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 13 in 76002 · Open on weekends, one of 12 in 76002
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- Lakiesthea Williams0.4 mi · Registered home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Loan Thi Cam Tran0.5 mi · Registered home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Tong Nguyen0.5 mi · Registered home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1732362
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- September 2022
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
20 inspections on record, most recent Aug 7, 2026. 16 of 29 visits and reports cited a standard. 7 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Aug 6, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Jul 29, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.1301(a)(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Director had a total of 13 hours for training year 3/2025-3/2026.
Corrected Aug 12, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
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.
Corrected Jul 29, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.2409(a)(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
At the time of inspection, the cribs were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection by having a caregiver label the cribs.
Corrected Jul 29, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 13, 2026Assessment5 standards cited
- 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026
- 746.901(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
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.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026
- 746.901(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
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;
Corrected Apr 30, 2026
- 746.901(7)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
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;
Corrected Apr 30, 2026
- 746.1311(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026
- 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Mar 25, 2026Assessment6 standards cited
- 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- 746.901(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
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.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Operations 4 children's files still did not have health statements at the time of inspection.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- 746.1311(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- 746.901(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
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;
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- 746.901(7)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
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;
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Mar 6, 2026Inspection10 standards cited
- 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
3 caregivers did not have current CPR First Aid at the time of inpspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026
- 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
At the time of inspection, director lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
4 childrens files did not have health statements at the time of inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(7)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
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;
Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
2 caregivers files did not have completed affidavit at the time of inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1311(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
At the time of inspection, director lacked annual required training topics.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
2 caregivers files did not have completed affidavit at the time of inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
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;
Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
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.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
2 caregivers did not have any annual trainings at the time of inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026
- 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 4, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2428Texas HHSC risk level: High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
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.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Classroom with 4 children under 2 years old was observed using screen time. The children were watching nursey rhymes on a tablet.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026, at the inspection
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Jan 22, 2026Inspection4 standards cited
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
Corrected Jan 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
Corrected Jan 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.635(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver with restrictions was observed to be left alone with the Pre K class.
Corrected Jan 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2401(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
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.
Corrected Jan 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Jan 20, 2026Self-reported incident5 standards cited
- 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
At the time of inspection, the operation did not have the caregiver's file avaliable for review.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026
- 746.1109(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
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.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026
- 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
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.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026
- 746.801(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
At the time of inspection, the operation did not have the child's file avaliable for review.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026
- 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Dec 4, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Oct 6, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation had an expired fire inspection report.
Corrected Oct 27, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Oct 5, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
63 standards cited across 20 inspections, most recently Aug 7, 2026. All 63 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High1219%
- Medium High2032%
- Medium2641%
- Medium Low58%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 7 of 20 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 4 of 63 findings, 59 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 29, 2026, 1 clean visit since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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