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The Ark Learning Center

12 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor findings across 80 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 24, 2026.

10150 Windy Pointe Dr, Temple, TX 76502 · (512) 241-9748

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsTemple licensed centers, n=32

Critical findings12 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor across 52 inspections and 28 investigations (80 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 24, 2026.

Critical12 vs median 8

72% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 14

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2022Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 111 places

Texas HHSC operation #1742829 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providednot listed
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
May 6, 2026 to Jul 14, 202616 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
- Jul 6, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 6, 2026 complaint investigation
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- Jul 6, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 1, 2026 inspection
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- Jul 1, 2026 inspection
- Jun 25, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 25, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 25, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 25, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
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- May 6, 2026 inspection
Apr 24, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  It was observed an infant was sleeping with a milk bottle. It was corrected during inspection.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
Apr 24, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  It was observed an infant was sleeping with a milk bottle. It was corrected during inspection.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
Apr 24, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  It was observed an infant was sleeping with a milk bottle. It was corrected during inspection.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
Apr 24, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  It was observed an infant was sleeping with a milk bottle. It was corrected during inspection.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
Apr 21, 2026Self-reported incident
No findings
Apr 21, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  During the investigation it was determined the operation did not ensure timely parent notification regarding a child's injury.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  During the investigation, it was determined the operation did not ensure an incident report was completed and provided to the parent after the child sustained an injury at the operation.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- MinorTexas: Low
  Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
  During the investigation, it was found the operation did not ensure the incident involving the child was properly documented and communicated to the parent.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.705.
Apr 21, 2026Self-reported incident
No findings
Apr 21, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  During the investigation it was determined the operation did not ensure timely parent notification regarding a child's injury.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  During the investigation, it was determined the operation did not ensure an incident report was completed and provided to the parent after the child sustained an injury at the operation.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- MinorTexas: Low
  Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
  During the investigation, it was found the operation did not ensure the incident involving the child was properly documented and communicated to the parent.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.705.
Apr 21, 2026Self-reported incident
No findings
Apr 21, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  During the investigation, it was determined the operation did not ensure an incident report was completed and provided to the parent after the child sustained an injury at the operation.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  During the investigation it was determined the operation did not ensure timely parent notification regarding a child's injury.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
  During the investigation, it was found the operation did not ensure the incident involving the child was properly documented and communicated to the parent.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.705.
Apr 21, 2026Self-reported incident
No findings
Apr 21, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  During the investigation it was determined the operation did not ensure timely parent notification regarding a child's injury.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  During the investigation, it was determined the operation did not ensure an incident report was completed and provided to the parent after the child sustained an injury at the operation.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- MinorTexas: Low
  Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
  During the investigation, it was found the operation did not ensure the incident involving the child was properly documented and communicated to the parent.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.705.
2025
Jan 8, 2025 to Aug 20, 20258 inspections
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2024
Oct 14, 2024 to Dec 17, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 17, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 17, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 17, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 17, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 14, 2024 inspection
- Oct 14, 2024 inspection
- Oct 14, 2024 inspection
- Oct 14, 2024 inspection
Oct 3, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Two of the classrooms had cleaning supplies stored in cabinets within reach of children and the child locks on the cabinets had broken. This was corrected during the inspection when the child locks were replaced so that the cabinets were locked.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2024, verified Oct 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
  The operation's first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid. This was corrected during the inspection when a first aid guide was printed out and placed in the first aid kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(1).
Oct 3, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Two of the classrooms had cleaning supplies stored in cabinets within reach of children and the child locks on the cabinets had broken. This was corrected during the inspection when the child locks were replaced so that the cabinets were locked.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2024, verified Oct 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
  The operation's first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid. This was corrected during the inspection when a first aid guide was printed out and placed in the first aid kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(1).
Oct 3, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Two of the classrooms had cleaning supplies stored in cabinets within reach of children and the child locks on the cabinets had broken. This was corrected during the inspection when the child locks were replaced so that the cabinets were locked.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2024, verified Oct 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
  The operation's first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid. This was corrected during the inspection when a first aid guide was printed out and placed in the first aid kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(1).
Oct 3, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Two of the classrooms had cleaning supplies stored in cabinets within reach of children and the child locks on the cabinets had broken. This was corrected during the inspection when the child locks were replaced so that the cabinets were locked.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2024, verified Oct 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
  The operation's first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid. This was corrected during the inspection when a first aid guide was printed out and placed in the first aid kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(1).
2023
Nov 17, 2023 to Dec 14, 202312 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 14, 2023 inspection
- Dec 14, 2023 inspection
- Dec 14, 2023 inspection
- Dec 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 21, 2023 self-reported incident
- Nov 21, 2023 inspection
- Nov 21, 2023 inspection
- Nov 21, 2023 self-reported incident
- Nov 21, 2023 self-reported incident
- Nov 21, 2023 inspection
- Nov 21, 2023 inspection
- Nov 21, 2023 self-reported incident
- Nov 17, 2023 inspection
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Nov 16, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A caregiver was not able to properly supervise children in care when the caregiver was taking children to the bathroom while other children were in the classroom which caused a lack of supervision and an incident occurred in the classroom without the caregivers knowledge.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Nov 16, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A caregiver was not able to properly supervise children in care when the caregiver was taking children to the bathroom while other children were in the classroom which caused a lack of supervision and an incident occurred in the classroom without the caregivers knowledge.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Nov 16, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A caregiver was not able to properly supervise children in care when the caregiver was taking children to the bathroom while other children were in the classroom which caused a lack of supervision and an incident occurred in the classroom without the caregivers knowledge.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Nov 16, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A caregiver was not able to properly supervise children in care when the caregiver was taking children to the bathroom while other children were in the classroom which caused a lack of supervision and an incident occurred in the classroom without the caregivers knowledge.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Nov 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Observed a trash can with dirty pull up in it without a lid. The trash was taken out and put into a trashcan with a lid.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
Nov 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Observed a trash can with dirty pull up in it without a lid. The trash was taken out and put into a trashcan with a lid.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
Nov 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Observed a trash can with dirty pull up in it without a lid. The trash was taken out and put into a trashcan with a lid.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
Nov 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Observed a trash can with dirty pull up in it without a lid. The trash was taken out and put into a trashcan with a lid.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).

Show 24 older visits, not counted above

May 5, 2023 to May 5, 20234 inspections
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2022
Nov 3, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  After evaluating background check rules, it was determined that three caregivers did not have a cleared background check. All three caregivers were observed caring for children. All three caregivers were immediately removed from the operation during the inspection, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  During a review of the record keeping subchapter, it was determined that a fire drill had not been conducted for the previous month. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were not tested for the previous month and the fire extinguishers were not checked for the previous month. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection, the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and the fire extinguishers were checked, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
Nov 3, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  After evaluating background check rules, it was determined that three caregivers did not have a cleared background check. All three caregivers were observed caring for children. All three caregivers were immediately removed from the operation during the inspection, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  During a review of the record keeping subchapter, it was determined that a fire drill had not been conducted for the previous month. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were not tested for the previous month and the fire extinguishers were not checked for the previous month. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection, the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and the fire extinguishers were checked, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
Nov 3, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  After evaluating background check rules, it was determined that three caregivers did not have a cleared background check. All three caregivers were observed caring for children. All three caregivers were immediately removed from the operation during the inspection, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  During a review of the record keeping subchapter, it was determined that a fire drill had not been conducted for the previous month. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were not tested for the previous month and the fire extinguishers were not checked for the previous month. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection, the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and the fire extinguishers were checked, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
Nov 3, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  After evaluating background check rules, it was determined that three caregivers did not have a cleared background check. All three caregivers were observed caring for children. All three caregivers were immediately removed from the operation during the inspection, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  During a review of the record keeping subchapter, it was determined that a fire drill had not been conducted for the previous month. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were not tested for the previous month and the fire extinguishers were not checked for the previous month. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection, the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and the fire extinguishers were checked, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
Sep 9, 2022 to Sep 20, 20228 inspections
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- Sep 9, 2022 inspection
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- Sep 9, 2022 inspection
Aug 11, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During an inspection, a caregiver was observed leaving an infant classroom out of ratio. There were seven infants (0-11 months old) left with one caregiver. A caregiver was placed in the infant classroom, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Aug 11, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During an inspection, a caregiver was observed leaving an infant classroom out of ratio. There were seven infants (0-11 months old) left with one caregiver. A caregiver was placed in the infant classroom, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Aug 11, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During an inspection, a caregiver was observed leaving an infant classroom out of ratio. There were seven infants (0-11 months old) left with one caregiver. A caregiver was placed in the infant classroom, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Aug 11, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During an inspection, a caregiver was observed leaving an infant classroom out of ratio. There were seven infants (0-11 months old) left with one caregiver. A caregiver was placed in the infant classroom, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Jun 2, 2022 to Jun 2, 20224 inspections
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