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Noah's Ark Day Care

221 ENCINO DR, San Juan, TX 78589-4122

Operation number:
520064
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
12
License effective:
January 10, 1997
Hours:
08:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9567871947
Email:
natalia.avilez@gmail.com
Website:
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 six available inspections for Noah's Ark Day Care from November 30, 2021 through August 7, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on October 10, 2023 and involved individual needs and accommodations.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Three later inspections, from September 5, 2024 through August 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78589

Compared to 33 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.33
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.15

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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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A 13 month old was having screen time with the older children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the infant to the infant classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
747.2105(a)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The infants play yards were not labeled with each infants name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled each play yard with the each infants name.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
747.4303(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of the childrens files reviewed 2 were lacking the date of enrollment.(NOTE: Corrected during inspection by writing in the missing information.)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
747.605(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The assistant caregiver was lacking 4 hours out of the required 24 needed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(4)(A)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
There were 2 infants (12 months and 16 months) who were in the infant area where a video was playing. (NOTE: The video was turned off and the music was left playing.)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
747.2105(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of four records reviewed were missing raining hours.
Correction deadline
December 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.901(5) - Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
747.901(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Febreeze bottle was observed at children's level in restroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection as bottle was removed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Official code
747.3203(13)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Rash lotions, ointments and powder were observed without label. Note: This was corrected during inspection as they were removed from diaper changing area.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3301(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions with Name
Official code
747.3301(5)