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Ardent Academy

118 S STATE HIGHWAY 342, Red Oak, TX 75154-6420

Operation number:
1741941
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Ellis
Capacity:
85
License effective:
December 19, 2022
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4698209529
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 25 available inspections for Ardent Academy from August 4, 2022 through May 27, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved medication.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
25

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 7.5 local median in 75154

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.32
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
8%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
16%
Local median
14%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.11

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
At the time of inspection, medicaiton administrating documentation did not include name of medication, date, time, and amount of medication given and full name of employee administering medicaiton.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Official code
746.3805(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, the investigator determined that the vehicle used to transport children did not have an electric child safety system.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a 6-year-old child left unattended on a vehicle while in care of the operation.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, the operation had an employee transporting children before have a background check completed.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was revealed that a 6 year old child was not appropriately supervised when she was left alone on a vehicle
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a 6-year-old child was neglected when left on the vehicle unsupervised.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not notify licensing that the operation was making structural changes to the approved napping space. This was corrected at inspection when standard 746.301 was read to the caregiver in charge.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)