Texas records · BELL County · TEMPLE
The Ark Learning Center
Licensed Center in TEMPLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 9, 2022
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 10150 WINDY POINTE DR, TEMPLE, TX 76502 7282
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- December 9, 2022
- Operation number
- 1742829
- Licensed capacity
- 111 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 19 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 7 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,570 |
| Citations recorded | 11 |
| Record covers | June 2, 2022 – July 14, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 2 |
| Medium | 4 |
| Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionJuly 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 1, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 636 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 24, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High
It was observed an infant was sleeping with a milk bottle. It was corrected during inspection.
Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportApril 21, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 21, 20263 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium
During the investigation, it was determined the operation did not ensure an incident report was completed and provided to the parent after the child sustained an injury at the operation.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form SignedRisk level: Low
During the investigation, it was found the operation did not ensure the incident involving the child was properly documented and communicated to the parent.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious InjuriesRisk level: Medium
During the investigation it was determined the operation did not ensure timely parent notification regarding a child's injury.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 641 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 14, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 3, 20242 citations recorded2 of 637 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
Two of the classrooms had cleaning supplies stored in cabinets within reach of children and the child locks on the cabinets had broken. This was corrected during the inspection when the child locks were replaced so that the cabinets were locked.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency careRisk level: Medium
The operation's first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid. This was corrected during the inspection when a first aid guide was printed out and placed in the first aid kit.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 21, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 16, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 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
A caregiver was not able to properly supervise children in care when the caregiver was taking children to the bathroom while other children were in the classroom which caused a lack of supervision and an incident occurred in the classroom without the caregivers knowledge.
Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionNovember 7, 20231 citation recorded1 of 624 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High
Observed a trash can with dirty pull up in it without a lid. The trash was taken out and put into a trashcan with a lid.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 629 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 3, 20222 citations recorded2 of 526 standards cited at this visit
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium
During a review of the record keeping subchapter, it was determined that a fire drill had not been conducted for the previous month. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were not tested for the previous month and the fire extinguishers were not checked for the previous month. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection, the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and the fire extinguishers were checked, bringing the facility into compliance.
Corrected at the time of inspection. 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
After evaluating background check rules, it was determined that three caregivers did not have a cleared background check. All three caregivers were observed caring for children. All three caregivers were immediately removed from the operation during the inspection, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionSeptember 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 518 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 11, 20221 citation recorded1 of 146 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During an inspection, a caregiver was observed leaving an infant classroom out of ratio. There were seven infants (0-11 months old) left with one caregiver. A caregiver was placed in the infant classroom, bringing the facility into compliance.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit
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