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The Ark Learning Center

10150 WINDY POINTE DR, Temple, TX 76502-7282

Operation number:
1742829
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
111
License effective:
December 9, 2022
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5122419748
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 26 available inspections for The Ark Learning Center from June 2, 2022 through July 14, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 24, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Six later inspections, from May 6, 2026 through July 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 20 local median in 76502

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.42
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
2.15

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
It was observed an infant was sleeping with a milk bottle. It was corrected during inspection.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
View official report
Low concern: Incident records
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found the operation did not ensure the incident involving the child was properly documented and communicated to the parent.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
Official code
746.705
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
During the investigation, it was determined the operation did not ensure an incident report was completed and provided to the parent after the child sustained an injury at the operation.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During the investigation it was determined the operation did not ensure timely parent notification regarding a child's injury.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two of the classrooms had cleaning supplies stored in cabinets within reach of children and the child locks on the cabinets had broken. This was corrected during the inspection when the child locks were replaced so that the cabinets were locked.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid. This was corrected during the inspection when a first aid guide was printed out and placed in the first aid kit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
Official code
746.4003(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was not able to properly supervise children in care when the caregiver was taking children to the bathroom while other children were in the classroom which caused a lack of supervision and an incident occurred in the classroom without the caregivers knowledge.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed a trash can with dirty pull up in it without a lid. The trash was taken out and put into a trashcan with a lid.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During a review of the record keeping subchapter, it was determined that a fire drill had not been conducted for the previous month. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were not tested for the previous month and the fire extinguishers were not checked for the previous month. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection, the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and the fire extinguishers were checked, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
After evaluating background check rules, it was determined that three caregivers did not have a cleared background check. All three caregivers were observed caring for children. All three caregivers were immediately removed from the operation during the inspection, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2022
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
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During an inspection, a caregiver was observed leaving an infant classroom out of ratio. There were seven infants (0-11 months old) left with one caregiver. A caregiver was placed in the infant classroom, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601