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Noah's Ark Early Development Center

11270 FM 1641, Forney, TX 75126-8072

Operation number:
1811459
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Kaufman
Capacity:
247
License effective:
August 4, 2025
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9725640488
Email:
admin@thearksedc.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 14 available inspections for Noah's Ark Early Development Center from February 26, 2025 through July 27, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 26, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

13 later inspections, from March 12, 2025 through July 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 15.5 local median in 75126

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.49

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
7%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
7%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.32

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone in front of the exit of the slide on the creeper did not have at least six feet of use zone. The exit of the school age slide on the side of the play structure did not have at least six feet of use zone.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Official code
746.4805(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone of the tire swing on the three's playground did not extend 9 feet 6 inches in all directions.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4809(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Tire Swings - All Directions
Official code
746.4809(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The maximum height of the wooden play structure on the creepers playground exceeded 32 inches. The highest height of that designated play equipment was 4ft 8in.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4607(b)(1) - Maximum Height - Under Age 2
Official code
746.4607(b)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone for the front and rear of the bucket swings on the creepers playground was not at least two times the vertical distance from the swing beam to the top of the swing sitting surface.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4811(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear
Official code
746.4811(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone for the swings on the three's and schooler's playground did not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the protective surfacing.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Official code
746.4807(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The maximum height of the play structure on the three year old playground exceeded five feet. The highest height of the play structure was 5ft 5in.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4607(b)(2) - Maximum Height - Under Age 5
Official code
746.4607(b)(2)