Texas records · FREESTONE County · FAIRFIELD

Noahs Ark Preschool

Licensed Center in FAIRFIELD, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 22, 1999

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
201 N MOUNT ST, FAIRFIELD, TX 75840 3143
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
January 22, 1999
Operation number
537351
Licensed capacity
60 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record1
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,146
Citations recorded21
Findings still pending1
Record coversFebruary 9, 2022 – October 27, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High5
Medium High6
Medium10

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 27, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 466 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 18, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
One of the caregivers stated that they had fourteen children in their group when they had seventeen. This was corrected during the inspection when the children were counted and we found that there were seventeen children in the group.

Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMarch 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 23, 20267 citations recorded7 of 685 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
One infant had feeding instructions that were last updated on 2/11/26.

Correction verified by the state on April 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have any recorded fire drills for 2026.

Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2203(a) - Written Activity PlansRisk level: Medium
The infants did not have a schedule.

Correction verified by the state on March 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium
The operation has medication stored that was no longer used.

Correction verified by the state on March 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High
The loose-fill at the exit of one of the slides was not six inches deep as it had compacted into dirt.

Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
An infant under twelve months old had a stuffed animal hung on the inside of the crib. This was corrected during the inspection when the stuffed animal was removed from the crib.

Correction verified by the state on March 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The operation's last fire inspection report was from 8/7/24.

Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 9, 20255 citations recorded5 of 594 standards cited at this visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have a children's product certification form available for review.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium
Out of four children's records reviewed, one was missing a health statement and two were missing hearing and vision screening results.

Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care centerRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have a menu for the snacks that they serve.

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education and statements that she had received copies of the personnel and operational policies and completed orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect.

Correction verified by the state on June 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High
The parent handbook was missing procedures for providing inclusive services to children with special needs and the criteria that the operation uses to determine when weather will prohibit outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 16, 20252 citations recorded2 of 9 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
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that caregivers were not adequately supervising children on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and ExpulsionRisk level: Medium High
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not have a suspension policy in place.

Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 25, 20242 citations recorded2 of 683 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
There was no recorded fire drill for May. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit the building in less than three minutes.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's InstructionsRisk level: Medium High
Two of the slides of the playground were intended for domestic use only. This was corrected during the inspection when the slides were removed from the playground.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 25, 20233 citations recorded3 of 574 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have any documentation of fire drills completed for the 2023 year.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
There was 1 infant that did not have updated feeding instructions on file. The last updated was in beginning of August 2023.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have any documentation of the building grounds checklist completed for the last 2 months.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 14, 20221 citation recorded1 of 657 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
During the inspection the infant feeding schedule was last signed in September 2022.

Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 471 standards cited at this visit

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