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Ark and Olive Academy

12 critical, 24 serious, 4 minor findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 28, 2026.

2815 Sand Rd, Vernon, TX 76384 · (940) 867-5181

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings12 critical, 24 serious, 4 minor across 36 inspections and 4 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 28, 2026.

Critical12 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2026Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 47 places

Texas HHSC operation #1819975 · 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 providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesyes
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

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
Aug 20, 2026 to Aug 20, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 20, 2026 inspection
- Aug 20, 2026 inspection
- Aug 20, 2026 inspection
- Aug 20, 2026 inspection
Jul 28, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was on 7/9/25.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified Jul 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The annual children's products cerfication has not been completed.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Jul 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Jul 28, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was on 7/9/25.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified Jul 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The annual children's products cerfication has not been completed.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Jul 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Jul 28, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was on 7/9/25.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified Jul 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The annual children's products cerfication has not been completed.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Jul 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Jul 28, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was on 7/9/25.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified Jul 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The annual children's products cerfication has not been completed.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Jul 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Apr 28, 2026 to Apr 28, 20264 inspections
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- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
2025
Nov 3, 2025 to Dec 18, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Nov 3, 2025 inspection
- Nov 3, 2025 inspection
- Nov 3, 2025 inspection
- Nov 3, 2025 inspection
Oct 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  There was a sleep sack in the crib with a sleeping infant under 12 months of age.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were scissors on the top of the bookshelf towards the front of the shelf accessible to children in the toddler room. There were cleaning supplies found under the sink in a cabinet in the children's bathroom. There was not a lock on the cabinet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  There was a sleep sack in the crib with a sleeping infant under 12 months of age.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were scissors on the top of the bookshelf towards the front of the shelf accessible to children in the toddler room. There were cleaning supplies found under the sink in a cabinet in the children's bathroom. There was not a lock on the cabinet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  There was a sleep sack in the crib with a sleeping infant under 12 months of age.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were scissors on the top of the bookshelf towards the front of the shelf accessible to children in the toddler room. There were cleaning supplies found under the sink in a cabinet in the children's bathroom. There was not a lock on the cabinet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  There was a sleep sack in the crib with a sleeping infant under 12 months of age.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were scissors on the top of the bookshelf towards the front of the shelf accessible to children in the toddler room. There were cleaning supplies found under the sink in a cabinet in the children's bathroom. There was not a lock on the cabinet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  The operation is missing a policy for release of children.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2025, verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
  The activity plans were not posted.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(5).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  6 of the 6 personnel files did not have an affidavit in the file.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2025, verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  The operation is missing a policy for release of children.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2025, verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
  The activity plans were not posted.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(5).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  6 of the 6 personnel files did not have an affidavit in the file.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2025, verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  The operation is missing a policy for release of children.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2025, verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
  The activity plans were not posted.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(5).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  6 of the 6 personnel files did not have an affidavit in the file.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2025, verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  The operation is missing a policy for release of children.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2025, verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
  The activity plans were not posted.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(5).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  6 of the 6 personnel files did not have an affidavit in the file.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2025, verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Aug 14, 2025 to Aug 14, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Aug 14, 2025 inspection
Aug 12, 2025Self-reported incident
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
  It was determined that a child in care walked out of a classroom unsupervised before being found by caregivers in the classroom next door.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Aug 12, 2025Self-reported incident
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
  It was determined that a child in care walked out of a classroom unsupervised before being found by caregivers in the classroom next door.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Aug 12, 2025Self-reported incident
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
  It was determined that a child in care walked out of a classroom unsupervised before being found by caregivers in the classroom next door.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Aug 12, 2025Self-reported incident
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
  It was determined that a child in care walked out of a classroom unsupervised before being found by caregivers in the classroom next door.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The shelves located in the classrooms were a tipping concern.
  Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified Jul 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  The surfacing was not adequate in the use zones on the playground.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
Jul 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  The surfacing was not adequate in the use zones on the playground.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The shelves located in the classrooms were a tipping concern.
  Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified Jul 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  The surfacing was not adequate in the use zones on the playground.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The shelves located in the classrooms were a tipping concern.
  Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified Jul 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The shelves located in the classrooms were a tipping concern.
  Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified Jul 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  The surfacing was not adequate in the use zones on the playground.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).

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