Center for Transforming Lives ACDC
Licensed child-care center in Arlington, TX 76013 · Texas operation #1490966
Record summary
7 high-risk · 9 total
7 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 13 inspections and 8 investigations); last inspection Aug 18, 2026.
0 of 9 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.
Details
- Address
- 1120 Uta Blvd, Arlington, TX 76013
- Phone
- (817) 262-5910
- Website
- www.transforminglives.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 179 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Aug 10, 2012
- Director
- Xzynthia Tisby
- Programs
- Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
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
Aug 18, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 14, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
2 citations.
High risk Employees and caregivers must relate to children in the ways the state requires.
State rule 746.1201(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children"
Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. It is evident that a caregiver grabbed the child who resisted entering the bathroom. The child was in the bathroom for approximately 5-7 minutes.
Corrected Sep 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Caregivers must set appropriate behavior expectations for children.
State rule 746.1203(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations"
Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver grabbed the child when the child resisted.
Corrected Sep 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 14, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregivers did not conduct face/name checks. As a result, the child was left alone in the classroom.
Corrected Sep 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 24, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 2, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 1, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
3 citations.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and determined that caregiver did not use good judgment when taking a child to a supplies closet, closed the door and remained inside for 1 minute 30 seconds. It was also observed that another caregiver did not make a good judgment when she had knowledge of the incident and did not notify management in a timely manner.
Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified by the state Jul 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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 746.2805(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room"
Inspector's note: This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be in non-compliance with the minimum standard rules. There is evident that a caregiver took a two year old child to the closet and remained inside for approximately 1 minute 30 seconds.
Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified by the state Jul 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.
State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"
Inspector's note: It was observed that a two year old child did not wash their hands after diaper changing.
Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified by the state Jul 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 14, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 8, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Mar 30, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 3, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
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 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"
Inspector's note: This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation. Through video footage, a caregiver was observed forcefully lifting a child from her chair and directing her to a designate area. Child was crying during the incident, no injuries were observed.
Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified by the state Mar 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 20, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 18, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Jan 13, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 26, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 28, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 26, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 25, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be incompliance. Child was left unattended in a classroom and was found by another caregiver in the building.
Corrected Apr 16, 2025, verified by the state Apr 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 8, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 9, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 6, 2024: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A caregiver was found sleeping in a classroom while children are in her care.
Corrected Dec 19, 2024, verified by the state Dec 18, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 7 visits and 9 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.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Center for Transforming Lives ACDC on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1490966.
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