Childrens Ark

Licensed Center in KERRVILLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 30, 1986

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 321 THOMPSON DR, KERRVILLE, TX 78028 5805
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 30, 1986
Operation number: 179289
Licensed capacity: 105 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,751
Citations recorded	18
Record covers	November 15, 2021 – May 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	9
Medium	5

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMay 28, 20262 citations recorded2 of 688 standards cited at this visit

746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on June 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on June 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 23, 20254 citations recorded4 of 9 standards cited at this visit

746.2401(2) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Individual AttentionRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on December 4, 2025. 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

Upon review of video footage, infants were observed opening cabinet doors under the sink area 5 separate times without a caregiver intervening.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High

Based on video footage reviewed, two infants were in swings for 17 minutes and 40 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High

Upon review of video footage, caregivers were observed sitting and looking at their personal cell phones throughout the day.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 25, 20251 citation recorded1 of 576 standards cited at this visit

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 28, 20241 citation recorded1 of 850 standards cited at this visit

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

Two out of ten child records reviewed were missing updated vaccination records.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 6, 20233 citations recorded3 of 403 standards cited at this visit

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

A copy of the emergency drills conducted for the year was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on July 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

The promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity was not included in the copy of the operation's parent handbook.

Correction verified by the state on July 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The most current fire inspection report was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on July 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 16, 20224 citations recorded4 of 714 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness PlansRisk level: High

A copy of the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

The most recent consumer product certificate was dated 1/4/21. NOTE: A new certificate form was provided and updated during the inspection.

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

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

Three out of 10 child files reviewed were missing current shot records.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 29, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 8, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 15, 20213 citations recorded3 of 503 standards cited at this visit

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium

A copy of the operation's maintenance report was not available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High

Three children in the Toddler room did not wash their hands after diapering.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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.