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The Ark Childrens Center

760 CLEAR LAKE CITY BLVD, Webster, TX 77598-6600

Operation number:
847164
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
244
License effective:
March 21, 2005
Hours:
07:30 AM-04:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7135514870
Email:
ark@gateway.cc

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 11 available inspections for The Ark Childrens Center from January 18, 2022 through April 28, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 17, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Four later inspections, from May 6, 2025 through April 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77598

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.18
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.27

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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children's records did not have current immunization records on file or an exemption affidavit.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child did not have a current health statement on file.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no emergency prepardness plan or procedures with the required information for review.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
There was no information regarding the promotion of physical activities for both indoors and outdoors.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies did not contain information for the support and care of the inclusion of special needs children in care.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning products were not labeled with it content. Corrected at Inspection. Note: Pictures were taken.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During inspection the toddler room had a plastic sink that was chipped and cracked, In the PreK room the outlet cover was cracked. Corrected at inspection: sink was removed and tape was placed over outlet cover for temporary fix.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During Inspection the cribs in the infant room had lose fitting sheets. There were no children in the cribs during the inspection. Note: Pictures were taken.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse. Note: This was corrected prior to the investigation when the director took action after being informed of the incident. The caregiver was terminated and there were no other concerns.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a caregiver used prohibited punishment.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Official code
746.2805(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two of four records were lacking a complete emergency contact.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The directors record were lacking the required 6 hours in the following subjects: Child growth and development, Guidance and discipline, Age-appropriate curriculum, Teacher-child interaction and Serving children with special care needs.
Correction deadline
January 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(b) - Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
Official code
746.1311(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The directors records were lacking one hour of training related to preventing and reporting child maltreatment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1311(c)