Texas records · ELLIS County · RED OAK
Ardent Academy
Licensed Center in RED OAK, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 19, 2022
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 118 S STATE HIGHWAY 342, RED OAK, TX 75154 6420
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- December 19, 2022
- Operation number
- 1741941
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 17 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 6 |
| Assessments on record | 2 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 6,181 |
| Citations recorded | 8 |
| Record covers | August 4, 2022 – May 27, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 6 |
| Medium | 1 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionMay 27, 20261 citation recorded1 of 828 standards cited at this visit
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label DirectionsRisk level: High
At the time of inspection, medicaiton administrating documentation did not include name of medication, date, time, and amount of medication given and full name of employee administering medicaiton.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
AssessmentFebruary 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentJanuary 16, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 740 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportDecember 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 14, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 380 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 12, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 202 standards cited at this visit
ReportJanuary 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 585 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 8, 20235 citations recorded5 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High
Based on the DFPS investigation, the investigator determined that the vehicle used to transport children did not have an electric child safety system.
Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
Based on the DFPS investigation, the operation had an employee transporting children before have a background check completed.
Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a 6-year-old child was neglected when left on the vehicle unsupervised.
Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child UnattendedRisk level: High
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a 6-year-old child left unattended on a vehicle while in care of the operation.
Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was revealed that a 6 year old child was not appropriately supervised when she was left alone on a vehicle
Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 672 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 879 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 24, 20221 citation recorded1 of 466 standards cited at this visit
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in SpaceRisk level: Medium
The operation did not notify licensing that the operation was making structural changes to the approved napping space. This was corrected at inspection when standard 746.301 was read to the caregiver in charge.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
InspectionSeptember 23, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 221 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 4, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit
This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.