Childrens Ark

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 105 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Skill classes
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

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

179289

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

September 1986

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

11 inspections on record, most recent May 28, 2026. 7 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• May 28, 2026Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    Two out of ten child files evaluated were missing an address for their listed emergency contact on their enrollment form.

    Corrected Jun 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Immunizations

    One child was missing a copy of immunization records upon enrollment. Two children were in need of updated immunization records.

    Corrected Jun 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 23, 2025Self-reported incident4 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

    Upon review of video footage, infants were observed opening cabinet doors under the sink area 5 separate times without a caregiver intervening.

    Corrected Nov 21, 2025 · 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

    Upon review of video footage, caregivers were observed sitting and looking at their personal cell phones throughout the day.

    Corrected Nov 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

    Based on video footage reviewed, two infants were in swings for 17 minutes and 40 minutes.

    Corrected Nov 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Basic Requirements for Infants - Individual Attention

    Upon reviewing video footage, infant caregivers were observed sitting in the rocking chairs in the classroom during the day and not engaging with the infants when awake.

    Corrected Nov 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 25, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    Three out of ten child immunization records reviewed did not have current records on file. One child is currently 2 yrs of age and the last updated record was at 6 months. One child is currently 8 months old and is missing their 3 and 5 months vaccinations. One child is 6 months old and is missing their 5 month vaccinations.

    Corrected Jul 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 28, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    Two out of ten child records reviewed were missing updated vaccination records.

    Corrected Jul 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 6, 2023Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documentation of Drills

    A copy of the emergency drills conducted for the year was not available for review.

    Corrected Jul 14, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Documentation of Fire Inspection

    The most current fire inspection report was not available for review.

    Corrected Jul 14, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    The promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity was not included in the copy of the operation's parent handbook.

    Corrected Jul 14, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 12, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 16, 2022Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    Three out of 10 child files reviewed were missing current shot records.

    Corrected Aug 26, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.501(a)(24)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

    A copy of the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.

    Corrected Aug 19, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    The most recent consumer product certificate was dated 1/4/21. NOTE: A new certificate form was provided and updated during the inspection.

    Corrected Aug 16, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    5 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not show the caregivers completed the required 24 annual training hours. The director's training file did not have documentation that the required 30 annual training hours were completed.

    Corrected Sep 12, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 29, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 18, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Dec 8, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 15, 2021Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    A caregiver was observed changing diapers and did not wash their hands in between diaper checks/changes. Caregiver only removed gloves and put new gloves on in between diapering.

    Corrected Nov 15, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4751(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

    A copy of the operation's maintenance report was not available for review during the inspection.

    Corrected Nov 19, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    Three children in the Toddler room did not wash their hands after diapering.

    Corrected Nov 15, 2021 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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