Noahs Ark Preschool

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“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.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 18, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 25, 2026.

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“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.”

Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 26, 2026.

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“The operation’s last fire inspection report was from 8/7/24.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 22, 2026.

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

“The loose-fill at the exit of one of the slides was not six inches deep as it had compacted into dirt.”

Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 6, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 14, 2026.

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

“The operation did not have any recorded fire drills for 2026.”

Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 27, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 14, 2026.

Written Activity Plans

“The infants did not have a schedule.”

Rule 746.2203(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 30, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 26, 2026.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“One infant had feeding instructions that were last updated on 2/11/26.”

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 27, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 2, 2026.

Medication No Longer Used

“The operation has medication stored that was no longer used.”

Rule 746.3809. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 24, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 26, 2026.

Policies Comply with Rules

“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.”

Rule 746.201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 13, 2025.

Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

“The operation did not have a menu for the snacks that they serve.”

Rule 746.401(6). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 13, 2025.

Children’s Products- Annual Certification

“The operation did not have a children’s product certification form available for review.”

Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2025. Correction verified: May 15, 2025.

Children’s Records Maintained

“Out of four children’s records reviewed, one was missing a health statement and two were missing hearing and vision screening results.”

Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 2, 2025.

Required Personnel Records

“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.”

Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 19, 2025.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that caregivers were not adequately supervising children on the playground.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 12, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 21, 2025.

Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion

“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not have a suspension policy in place.”

Rule 746.501(a)(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 26, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 26, 2025.

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer’s Instructions

“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.”

Rule 746.4601(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 25, 2024.

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

“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.”

Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 25, 2024.