Childrens Ark

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Kerrville / Kerr / 78028
Street address: 321 Thompson Dr
Phone: (830) 257-0825
Capacity: 105
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 30, 1986
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

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 May 28, 2026.

The same records list 8 cited deficiencies dated June 28, 2024 to May 28, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 5 Medium High).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 8 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 8 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.

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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 8 cited deficiencies for Childrens Ark in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 5 Medium High).

Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-28.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	5
Medium	0
Medium Low	0
Low	0
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

2026-05-28 · 746.613(a) · High

Required Immunizations

One child was missing a copy of immunization records upon enrollment. Two children were in need of updated immunization records.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-05

2026-05-28 · 746.605(6) · Medium High

Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Two out of ten child files evaluated were missing an address for their listed emergency contact on their enrollment form.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-05

2025-10-23 · 746.2401(2) · Medium High

Basic Requirements for Infants - Individual Attention

Upon reviewing video footage, infant caregivers were observed sitting in the rocking chairs in the classroom during the day and not engaging with the infants when awake.

Correction date recorded: 2025-11-21

Full citation history from HHSC (18)

2026-05-28 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-05. Correction verified: 2026-06-08.
Two out of ten child files evaluated were missing an address for their listed emergency contact on their enrollment form.
2026-05-28 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-05. Correction verified: 2026-06-08.
One child was missing a copy of immunization records upon enrollment. Two children were in need of updated immunization records.
2025-10-23 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-21. Correction verified: 2025-12-04.
Upon review of video footage, caregivers were observed sitting and looking at their personal cell phones throughout the day.
2025-10-23 · 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: 2025-11-21. Correction verified: 2025-12-04.
Upon review of video footage, infants were observed opening cabinet doors under the sink area 5 separate times without a caregiver intervening.
2025-10-23 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-21. Correction verified: 2025-12-04.
Based on video footage reviewed, two infants were in swings for 17 minutes and 40 minutes.
2025-10-23 · 746.2401(2) · Medium High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Individual Attention
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-21. Correction verified: 2025-12-04.
Upon reviewing video footage, infant caregivers were observed sitting in the rocking chairs in the classroom during the day and not engaging with the infants when awake.
2025-06-25 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-11. Correction verified: 2025-07-10.
Three out of ten child immunization records reviewed did not have current records on file. One child is currently 2 yrs of age and the last updated record was at 6 months. One child is currently 8 months old and is missing their 3 and 5 months vaccinations. One child is 6 months old and is missing their 5 month vaccinations.
2024-06-28 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-07.
Two out of ten child records reviewed were missing updated vaccination records.
2023-07-06 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-14. Correction verified: 2023-07-13.
The most current fire inspection report was not available for review.
2023-07-06 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-14. Correction verified: 2023-07-13.
The promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity was not included in the copy of the operation's parent handbook.
2023-07-06 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-14. Correction verified: 2023-07-13.
A copy of the emergency drills conducted for the year was not available for review.
2022-08-16 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-26. Correction verified: 2022-08-19.
Three out of 10 child files reviewed were missing current shot records.
2022-08-16 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The most recent consumer product certificate was dated 1/4/21. NOTE: A new certificate form was provided and updated during the inspection.
2022-08-16 · 746.901(5) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-12. Correction verified: 2022-09-12.
5 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not show the caregivers completed the required 24 annual training hours. The director's training file did not have documentation that the required 30 annual training hours were completed.
2022-08-16 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-19. Correction verified: 2022-09-01.
A copy of the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.
2021-11-15 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-15. Correction verified: 2021-12-08.
Three children in the Toddler room did not wash their hands after diapering.
2021-11-15 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-19. Correction verified: 2021-12-03.
A copy of the operation's maintenance report was not available for review during the inspection.
2021-11-15 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-15. Correction verified: 2021-12-08.
A caregiver was observed changing diapers and did not wash their hands in between diaper checks/changes. Caregiver only removed gloves and put new gloves on in between diapering.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=98941

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.