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The Ark Childrens Center

4 critical, 12 serious, 4 minor findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Sep 17, 2024.

760 Clear Lake City Blvd, Webster, TX 77598 · (713) 551-4870

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWebster licensed centers, n=12

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 4 minor across 24 inspections and 0 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Sep 17, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

58% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 6

58% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2005Full Permit

Practical7:30a–4pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 244 places

Texas HHSC operation #847164 · 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 carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
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
Apr 28, 2026 to Apr 28, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
2025
May 6, 2025 to Oct 9, 202512 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
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- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
- Sep 10, 2025 inspection
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- May 6, 2025 inspection
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2024
Sep 17, 2024Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  There was no emergency prepardness plan or procedures with the required information for review.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  There was no information regarding the promotion of physical activities for both indoors and outdoors.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The operational policies did not contain information for the support and care of the inclusion of special needs children in care.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Oct 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Three children's records did not have current immunization records on file or an exemption affidavit.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Sep 20, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  One child did not have a current health statement on file.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Sep 20, 2024. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
Sep 17, 2024Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  There was no emergency prepardness plan or procedures with the required information for review.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Three children's records did not have current immunization records on file or an exemption affidavit.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Sep 20, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  There was no information regarding the promotion of physical activities for both indoors and outdoors.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The operational policies did not contain information for the support and care of the inclusion of special needs children in care.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Oct 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  One child did not have a current health statement on file.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Sep 20, 2024. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
Sep 17, 2024Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  There was no emergency prepardness plan or procedures with the required information for review.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  There was no information regarding the promotion of physical activities for both indoors and outdoors.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Three children's records did not have current immunization records on file or an exemption affidavit.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Sep 20, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The operational policies did not contain information for the support and care of the inclusion of special needs children in care.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Oct 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  One child did not have a current health statement on file.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Sep 20, 2024. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
Sep 17, 2024Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  There was no emergency prepardness plan or procedures with the required information for review.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  There was no information regarding the promotion of physical activities for both indoors and outdoors.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The operational policies did not contain information for the support and care of the inclusion of special needs children in care.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Oct 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Three children's records did not have current immunization records on file or an exemption affidavit.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Sep 20, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  One child did not have a current health statement on file.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Sep 20, 2024. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
2023
Sep 28, 2023 to Sep 28, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 28, 2023 inspection
- Sep 28, 2023 inspection
- Sep 28, 2023 inspection
- Sep 28, 2023 inspection

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

Jan 6, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning products were not labeled with it content. Corrected at Inspection. Note: Pictures were taken.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  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.
  Corrected Jan 20, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Jan 6, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning products were not labeled with it content. Corrected at Inspection. Note: Pictures were taken.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  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.
  Corrected Jan 20, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
Jan 6, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning products were not labeled with it content. Corrected at Inspection. Note: Pictures were taken.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  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.
  Corrected Jan 20, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
Jan 6, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning products were not labeled with it content. Corrected at Inspection. Note: Pictures were taken.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  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.
  Corrected Jan 20, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
2022
Dec 16, 2022 to Dec 16, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 16, 2022 inspection
- Dec 16, 2022 inspection
- Dec 16, 2022 inspection
- Dec 16, 2022 inspection
Oct 20, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  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.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a caregiver used prohibited punishment.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
Oct 20, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  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.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a caregiver used prohibited punishment.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
Oct 20, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  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.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a caregiver used prohibited punishment.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
Oct 20, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  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.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a caregiver used prohibited punishment.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
Feb 14, 2022 to Feb 14, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Feb 14, 2022 inspection
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
  The directors records were lacking one hour of training related to preventing and reporting child maltreatment.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Standard 746.1311(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two of four records were lacking a complete emergency contact.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2022, verified Jan 21, 2022. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
  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.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2022, verified Jan 21, 2022. Standard 746.1311(b).
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
  The directors records were lacking one hour of training related to preventing and reporting child maltreatment.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Standard 746.1311(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
  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.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2022, verified Jan 21, 2022. Standard 746.1311(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two of four records were lacking a complete emergency contact.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2022, verified Jan 21, 2022. Standard 746.605(6).
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
  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.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2022, verified Jan 21, 2022. Standard 746.1311(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two of four records were lacking a complete emergency contact.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2022, verified Jan 21, 2022. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
  The directors records were lacking one hour of training related to preventing and reporting child maltreatment.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Standard 746.1311(c).
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two of four records were lacking a complete emergency contact.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2022, verified Jan 21, 2022. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
  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.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2022, verified Jan 21, 2022. Standard 746.1311(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
  The directors records were lacking one hour of training related to preventing and reporting child maltreatment.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Standard 746.1311(c).

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