2024-09-17 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
There was no emergency prepardness plan or procedures with the required information for review.
Correction date recorded: 2024-09-27
The Ark Childrens Center
Licensed Center
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Webster / Harris / 77598
- Street address
- 760 Clear Lake City Blvd
- Phone
- (713) 551-4870
- Capacity
- 244
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 07:30 AM-04:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- March 21, 2005
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.
Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 5 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated April 28, 2026.
The same records list 5 cited deficiencies dated September 17, 2024 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 3 Medium, 1 Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 5 of these citations.
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Summary of the record
This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.
Texas Health and Human Services records list 5 cited deficiencies for The Ark Childrens Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 3 Medium, 1 Low).
Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-28.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 0 |
| Medium | 3 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| 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.
Recent citations in the summary window
2024-09-17 · 746.611(a)(1) · 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.
Correction date recorded: 2024-10-04
2024-09-17 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Three children's records did not have current immunization records on file or an exemption affidavit.
Correction date recorded: 2024-10-04
Full citation history from HHSC (13)
2024-09-17 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-27. Correction verified: 2024-10-23.
The operational policies did not contain information for the support and care of the inclusion of special needs children in care.
2024-09-17 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-27. Correction verified: 2024-09-23.
There was no information regarding the promotion of physical activities for both indoors and outdoors.
2024-09-17 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-04. Correction verified: 2024-09-20.
Three children's records did not have current immunization records on file or an exemption affidavit.
2024-09-17 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-04. Correction verified: 2024-09-20.
One child did not have a current health statement on file.
2024-09-17 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-27. Correction verified: 2024-09-23.
There was no emergency prepardness plan or procedures with the required information for review.
2023-01-06 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-11.
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.
2023-01-06 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Cleaning products were not labeled with it content. Corrected at Inspection. Note: Pictures were taken.
2023-01-06 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-10-20 · 746.2805(4) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-08. Correction verified: 2022-12-16.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a caregiver used prohibited punishment.
2022-10-20 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-08. Correction verified: 2022-12-16.
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.
2022-01-18 · 746.1311(c) · Medium
Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-18. Correction verified: 2022-01-18.
The directors records were lacking one hour of training related to preventing and reporting child maltreatment.
2022-01-18 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-21. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
Two of four records were lacking a complete emergency contact.
2022-01-18 · 746.1311(b) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-18. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
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.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=267779
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.