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Texas HHSC records list 8 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 9, 2026.
The same records list 10 cited deficiencies dated July 11, 2025 to May 21, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 1 Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 9 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 9 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 10 cited deficiencies for Little Ark Care Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 1 Low).
Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-09.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 1 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 1 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-05-21 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A four-year-old child was combined with 15?17-month-old infants. This was corrected during the inspection when the 4-year-old was moved out of the older infant room after naptime.
Corrected at inspection
2026-05-12 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Through evidence unrelated to incident, the operation used wall sits and running laps to discipline children's behavior.
Correction date recorded: 2026-06-01
2026-05-12 · 746.1205(a)(4) · 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 did not immediately intervene when an altercation occurred between children.
Correction date recorded: 2026-06-01
2026-05-21 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A four-year-old child was combined with 15?17-month-old infants. This was corrected during the inspection when the 4-year-old was moved out of the older infant room after naptime.
2026-05-12 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-01. Correction verified: 2026-06-08.
A caregiver did not immediately intervene when an altercation occurred between children.
2026-05-12 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-01. Correction verified: 2026-06-09.
Through evidence unrelated to incident, the operation used wall sits and running laps to discipline children's behavior.
2026-05-04 · 746.609(a) · Low
Update Admission Information - Procedure
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-01. Correction verified: 2026-06-08.
The operation did not update the child's food preference in the admission information.
2026-05-01 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-01. Correction verified: 2026-06-12.
An injured child who received medical treatment was not reported to licensing within the two-day required period after the incident.
2026-04-30 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-21. Correction verified: 2026-05-18.
One immunization record was not current.
2026-04-30 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-21. Correction verified: 2026-05-18.
One medication was expired.
2025-09-12 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-19. Correction verified: 2025-09-26.
9 Staff files were reviewed and all were missing the required Form 2985 Affidavit.
2025-09-11 · 746.1003(3) · High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-30. Correction verified: 2025-10-30.
Based on information obtained through investigation a caregiver was assigned to a classroom without being trained on the requirements for a child with special care needs.
2025-07-11 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-25. Correction verified: 2025-07-31.
At the time of the inspection 1 child, with a noted food allergy on their enrollment form, did not have an allergy action plan from their physician on file.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1503136
Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.
Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.