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The Arc Child Care

8 serious, 4 minor findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: May 18, 2026.

3115 Buchanan St, Wichita Falls, TX 76308 · (940) 692-2303

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsWichita Falls licensed centers, n=35

Serious findings0 critical, 8 serious, 4 minor across 12 inspections and 8 investigations (20 visits). Most recent serious: May 18, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 0

37% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

69% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2009Full Permit

Practical2:30p–5:30pMon–Fri · Pre-K to school · Licensed capacity 25

Texas HHSC operation #976126 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
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 subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, 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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
May 18, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  During this monitoring inspection a few outlets were missing safety covers. This was corrected at inspection when they were properly installed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
May 18, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  During this monitoring inspection a few outlets were missing safety covers. This was corrected at inspection when they were properly installed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
May 18, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  During this monitoring inspection a few outlets were missing safety covers. This was corrected at inspection when they were properly installed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
May 18, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  During this monitoring inspection a few outlets were missing safety covers. This was corrected at inspection when they were properly installed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jan 20, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 20, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 20, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 20, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2025
Jun 3, 2025 to Jun 3, 20254 inspections
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2024
Jun 17, 2024 to Jul 1, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
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- Jun 17, 2024 complaint investigation
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- Jun 17, 2024 complaint investigation

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jul 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  While inspecting personnel records, it was found that a caregiver's file was missing their high school diploma.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2023, verified Jul 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
Jul 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  While inspecting personnel records, it was found that a caregiver's file was missing their high school diploma.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2023, verified Jul 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
Jul 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  While inspecting personnel records, it was found that a caregiver's file was missing their high school diploma.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2023, verified Jul 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
Jul 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  While inspecting personnel records, it was found that a caregiver's file was missing their high school diploma.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2023, verified Jul 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
2022
Oct 11, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Medication Records
  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.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(7).
Oct 11, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Medication Records
  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.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(7).
Oct 11, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Medication Records
  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.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(7).
Oct 11, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Medication Records
  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.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(7).
Jul 12, 2022 to Jul 12, 20224 inspections
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