Texas records · BOWIE County · NEW BOSTON

Noah's Ark Daycare

Licensed Center in NEW BOSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 23, 2017

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 913 SE FRONT ST, NEW BOSTON, TX 75570 3280
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 23, 2017
Operation number: 1647893
Licensed capacity: 84 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	5
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,393
Citations recorded	21
Record covers	July 12, 2022 – July 2, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	6
Medium High	4
Medium	10
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

ReportJuly 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 11, 20264 citations recorded4 of 782 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

One of eight children's immunizations records were not up to date. A list was left of child and missing immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

Five of eight children's records were lacking complete address for emergency contact, emergency authorization or health statements for children enrolled over a 12 months. A list was left with director with child's name and missing information.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026.

746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training HoursRisk level: Medium

One of three staff was lacking documentation of their 24 annual hours of training.

Correction verified by the state on March 5, 2026.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Medium Low

One of three staff hired after September 2023 was lacking their pre-employement affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026.

InspectionJanuary 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionDecember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionNovember 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 25, 20255 citations recorded5 of 6 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per review of video footage, a child was left in a classroom unsupervised for 4.5 minutes. Further review of a video segment showed two additional instances where children were left unsupervised for over one minute.

Correction verified by the state on January 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on FileRisk level: High

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that an infant was swaddled while in care.

Correction verified by the state on January 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingRisk level: Medium High

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per review of video footage, children did not wash their hands before eating snack.

Correction verified by the state on January 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One child's infant feeding instruction form has not been reviewed or update by a parent or health care professional in the past 30 days.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2025.

746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised SeparationRisk level: Medium

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was observed on video footage that a child is in time out for 25.5 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on January 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 481 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 14, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 775 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 9, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set AsideRisk level: Medium High

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During interviews conducted it was discovered that staff were not sanitizing the thermometers between the use of each children, but was cleaning by wiping on their clothing.

Correction verified by the state on February 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 15, 20237 citations recorded7 of 479 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

One of eight staff files reviewed as part of the inspection was lacking 22 of their 24 required annual training hours.

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2023.

746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and DatesRisk level: Medium

It was observed that activity plans posted were not current or not posted in the classrooms.

Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

It was observed during the inspection the operation had not inspected their fire extinguisher since March 13, 2023.

Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2023.

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsRisk level: Medium

A review of director annual training hours was lacking training in their required additional hours.

Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2023.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

During inspection it was observed that the operation had not conducted a fire drill since March 13, 2023.

Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

During a review of immunization records it was observed that three of eight records were lacking current immunizations or lacking a copy of immunization records. A list of children was left with director of missing immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors TestingRisk level: High

It was observed that the operation had not tested their smoke detectors since March 13, 2023.

Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

ReportMarch 13, 20234 citations recorded4 of 6 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

This standard was investigated as part of an investigation and found to be in non-compliance. During interviews it was determined that a child was left in a classroom for approximately 30 minutes unsupervised and another child had wandered out of an open door into the hallway unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

This standard was investigated as part of an investigation and found to be in non-compliance. During interviews it was determined that children are being spanked and one child's hair was pulled by a staff person.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or VaporizersRisk level: High

This standard was investigated as part of an investigation and found to be in non-compliance. During interviews it was determined that staff are vaping on premises and in the center.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

This standard was investigated as part of an investigation and found to be in non-compliance. Through interviews it was determined that an infant was being cared for in a classroom at times with child more than 18 months old in age difference.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 842 standards cited at this visit

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