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Carlas Affordable Childcare

Licensed child-care home in Mesquite, TX 75181 · Texas operation #856869

Record summary

1 high-risk · 3 total

1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 3 inspections); last inspection Mar 17, 2026.

0 of 3 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
2909 Golden Meadow Ave, Mesquite, TX 75181
Phone
(214) 613-6492
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care home
Permit
Full Permit since Nov 3, 2006
Director
Carla Arterberry
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

Mar 17, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 28, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 10, 2025: Inspection

3 citations.

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 747.2705(8) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive Device for Time Out"

Inspector's note: A child was observed to be strapped in a baby bouncer for time out.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 747.5005(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: The operation has not conducted their emergency prepardness drills since 10/23/25.

Corrected Apr 24, 2025, verified by the state Apr 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 747.2105(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: The children were observed watching tv while eating lunch.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 2 citations. Older history is on the official record.

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Carlas Affordable Childcare on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #856869.

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