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The Arc Child Care

3115 BUCHANAN ST, Wichita Falls, TX 76308-1818

Operation number:
976126
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Wichita
Capacity:
25
License effective:
May 28, 2009
Hours:
02:30 PM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9406922303
Email:
crysti@arcwctx.org
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 eight available inspections for The Arc Child Care from July 12, 2022 through May 18, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 18, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 76308

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.63
Local median
0.3

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.75

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.

Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During this inspection it was found that a fire drill had not been documented as being completed monthly since May of 2025. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was completed.
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During this monitoring inspection a few outlets were missing safety covers. This was corrected at inspection when they were properly installed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the "Employees Who Left Employment in 2025" data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
While inspecting personnel records, it was found that a caregiver's file was missing their high school diploma.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Based on findings obtained during the course of the abuse/neglect investigation, information was obtained showing that the operation was not using a medication log to show how/when/ and what medications were brought to the day care daily. They also had no report to indicate when, where, how, or dosage of medications as they were given to children.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.801(7) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Medication Records
Official code
746.801(7)