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Noahs Ark Preschool

201 N MOUNT ST, Fairfield, TX 75840-3143

Operation number:
537351
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Freestone
Capacity:
60
License effective:
January 22, 1999
Hours:
07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9033892980
Email:
noahsarkpreschool@valornet.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 12 available inspections for Noahs Ark Preschool from February 9, 2022 through August 18, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 23, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Three later inspections, from March 26, 2026 through August 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 8 local median in Freestone County

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.67
Local median
1.55

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
42%
Local median
47%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
61%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
2.2

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant under twelve months old had a stuffed animal hung on the inside of the crib. This was corrected during the inspection when the stuffed animal was removed from the crib.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant had feeding instructions that were last updated on 2/11/26.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose-fill at the exit of one of the slides was not six inches deep as it had compacted into dirt.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The infants did not have a schedule.
Correction deadline
March 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation has medication stored that was no longer used.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's last fire inspection report was from 8/7/24.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have any recorded fire drills for 2026.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of four children's records reviewed, one was missing a health statement and two were missing hearing and vision screening results.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education and statements that she had received copies of the personnel and operational policies and completed orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The parent handbook was missing procedures for providing inclusive services to children with special needs and the criteria that the operation uses to determine when weather will prohibit outdoor play.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation did not have a menu for the snacks that they serve.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Official code
746.401(6)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a children's product certification form available for review.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
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Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not have a suspension policy in place.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Official code
746.501(a)(8)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that caregivers were not adequately supervising children on the playground.
Correction deadline
February 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two of the slides of the playground were intended for domestic use only. This was corrected during the inspection when the slides were removed from the playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.4601(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no recorded fire drill for May. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit the building in less than three minutes.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have any documentation of fire drills completed for the 2023 year.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have any documentation of the building grounds checklist completed for the last 2 months.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There was 1 infant that did not have updated feeding instructions on file. The last updated was in beginning of August 2023.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection the infant feeding schedule was last signed in September 2022.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)