Mustard Seed Daycare Center
Licensed child-care center in Arlington, TX 76018 · Texas operation #1779976
Record summary
8 high-risk · 17 total
8 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (17 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 1 assessment); last inspection Jul 17, 2026.
0 of 17 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
- 5001 New York Ave Bldg A, Arlington, TX 76018
- Phone
- (817) 417-8226
- Website
- www.mustardseeddaycare.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 12, 2024
- Director
- Margaret Oluwasuyi
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, After School Care, Part Time 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
Jul 17, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 18, 2026: Inspection
6 citations.
High risk The operation's written policies must cover emergency preparedness plans.
State rule 746.501(a)(24) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have the emergency preparedness plan available upon request.
Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The operation does not have a current fire inspection on file, the last fire inspection record on file was completed on 02/25/2025.
Corrected Jul 2, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.
State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have a health inspection on file/available for review.
Corrected Jul 2, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.
State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"
Inspector's note: The director does not have on file these required annual training topics- emergency preparedness, administering medications, food allergy, hazardous materials, building safety, and communicable diseases.
Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 2026.
Medium risk The first-aid kit's supplies must not be expired.
State rule 746.4003(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired"
Inspector's note: The first aid kit did not have a working thermometer. The operation has three first aid kits and none of the kits had a working thermometer.
Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Drills must be documented.
State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"
Inspector's note: The emergency practice form where drills are documented was not available upon request.
Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 11, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records -Training Hours"
Inspector's note: The caregiver was not able to provide 18 hours of annual training.
Corrected Jul 18, 2025, verified by the state Jul 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 7, 2025: Assessment
5 citations.
High risk The operation's written policies must cover emergency preparedness plans.
State rule 746.501(a)(24) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans"
Inspector's note: The operation did not produce a copy of their emergency preparedness plan.
Corrected Feb 10, 2025, verified by the state Feb 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The operation did not provide proof of current fire inspection.
Corrected Mar 10, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Smoke Detectors Testing
State rule 746.5319 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Smoke Detectors Testing"
Inspector's note: The battery powered smoke detector located in the hallway requires a batter replacement, the smoke detector was chirping/beeping to be maintained during the inspection.
Corrected Feb 10, 2025, verified by the state Feb 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.
State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"
Inspector's note: The operation could not provide proof of current health inspection.
Corrected Feb 10, 2025, verified by the state Feb 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Safety documentation for emergency drills and fire extinguishers must be kept and made available.
State rule 746.801(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors"
Inspector's note: The operation produced proof of sheltering/severe weather and lock down drill. The operation still needs to produce the safety documentation for fire drills or fire extinguisher and smoke detector tests.
Corrected Feb 10, 2025, verified by the state Feb 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 7, 2025: Inspection
5 citations.
High risk The operation's written policies must cover emergency preparedness plans.
State rule 746.501(a)(24) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans"
Inspector's note: The operation could not produce a copy of their emergency preparedness plan during the inspection.
Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified by the state Feb 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The operation could not provide proof of current inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in July 2023.
Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified by the state Feb 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Smoke Detectors Testing
State rule 746.5319 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Smoke Detectors Testing"
Inspector's note: The battert powered smoke detector located in the hallway requires a batter replacement, the smoke detector was chirping/beeping to be maintanced during the inspection.
Corrected Jan 14, 2025, verified by the state Feb 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.
State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"
Inspector's note: The operation could not provide proof of current health inspection.
Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified by the state Feb 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Safety documentation for emergency drills and fire extinguishers must be kept and made available.
State rule 746.801(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors"
Inspector's note: The operation could not produce proof of having completed emergency drills.
Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified by the state Feb 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 6 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.
- 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: Mustard Seed Daycare Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1779976.
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