The Ark Childrens Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 244 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• Snacks provided
• Part-time care
• 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

847164

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

March 2005

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

10 inspections on record, most recent Apr 28, 2026. 4 of 11 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

• Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• May 6, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 17, 2024Inspection5 standards cited

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

    Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

    There was no emergency prepardness plan or procedures with the required information for review.

    Corrected Sep 27, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

    The operational policies did not contain information for the support and care of the inclusion of special needs children in care.

    Corrected Sep 27, 2024

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

    Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    There was no information regarding the promotion of physical activities for both indoors and outdoors.

    Corrected Sep 27, 2024

  • 746.611(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

    One child did not have a current health statement on file.

    Corrected Oct 4, 2024

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    Three children's records did not have current immunization records on file or an exemption affidavit.

    Corrected Oct 4, 2024

• Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 6, 2023Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    During inspection the toddler room had a plastic sink that was chipped and cracked, In the PreK room the outlet cover was cracked. Corrected at inspection: sink was removed and tape was placed over outlet cover for temporary fix.

    Corrected Jan 6, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2409(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

    During Inspection the cribs in the infant room had lose fitting sheets. There were no children in the cribs during the inspection. Note: Pictures were taken.

    Corrected Jan 20, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    Cleaning products were not labeled with it content. Corrected at Inspection. Note: Pictures were taken.

    Corrected Jan 6, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Dec 16, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 20, 2022Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

    Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse. Note: This was corrected prior to the investigation when the director took action after being informed of the incident. The caregiver was terminated and there were no other concerns.

    Corrected Dec 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

    Based on the information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a caregiver used prohibited punishment.

    Corrected Dec 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 18, 2022Inspection3 standards cited

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

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    Two of four records were lacking a complete emergency contact.

    Corrected Jan 21, 2022

  • 746.1311(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours

    The directors record were lacking the required 6 hours in the following subjects: Child growth and development, Guidance and discipline, Age-appropriate curriculum, Teacher-child interaction and Serving children with special care needs.

    Corrected Jan 18, 2022

  • 746.1311(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

    The directors records were lacking one hour of training related to preventing and reporting child maltreatment.

    Corrected Jan 18, 2022

Cited standards by risk level

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