The Ark Child Placing Agency LLC

610 UPTOWN BLVD STE 219, Cedar Hill, TX 75104Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

49 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 5, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
The Ark Child Placing Agency LLC
License number
1794737- 16511
Location
610 UPTOWN BLVD STE 219, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
49 inspections, last inspected March 5, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

195

Total Violations

Mar 5, 2026

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (195)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2447(23)(A)Jan 14, 2026

on 01/10/2025 The Ark Child Placing Agency was notified of all previous agencies the prospective foster parents have been associated with. The information was not documented in the home screening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2447(23)(A)Jan 14, 2026

on 01/10/2025 The Ark Child Placing Agency was notified of all previous agencies the prospective foster parents have been associated with. The information was not documented in the home screening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2447(23)(A)Jan 14, 2026

on 01/10/2025 The Ark Child Placing Agency was notified of all previous agencies the prospective foster parents have been associated with. The information was not documented in the home screening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-21

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Nov 13, 2025

2 persons listed on the employee list are inactive. 1 frequent visitor listed on the home screening background check was cancelled.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.535(a)(1)Nov 13, 2025

2 child files and an employee file were reviewed. The files were missing transcripts, medical exams, and placement applications. These items were sent to RCCR during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Nov 13, 2025

2 persons listed on the employee list are inactive. 1 frequent visitor listed on the home screening background check was cancelled.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY749.1309(b)(1)(H)(ii)Nov 13, 2025

2 of 2 child files reviewed documents high risk behaviors (physical aggression and sexualized behaviors). The service plan does not outline a safety plan or safety contract.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-27

CRITICALSTAFFING749.1309(b)(1)(D)(iii)Nov 13, 2025

A child's face sheet list that the child is triggered by being touched, being in the dark, amongst other things. This information is not discussed on the service plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-27

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.535(a)(1)Nov 13, 2025

2 child files and an employee file were reviewed. The files were missing transcripts, medical exams, and placement applications. These items were sent to RCCR during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH749.1401(a)(3)Nov 13, 2025

-A child in care's case file and medical exam reported that an ENT appointment and an allergy test must be completed September 2025. The record did not support the appointments were completed. -A child in care's CAN assessment required a Developmental Specialist and a Comprehensive provider engage in Case Management and Skills training. The child in care was not referred for developmental services. -The CAN's assessment also required that the child engaged in skill trainings through a comprehensive provider. YPIC (Youth Positive Impact Coaching is active with STAR health, however, the approved Star Health Provider for YPIC is not the professional providing services to the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-27

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Nov 13, 2025

2 persons listed on the employee list are inactive. 1 frequent visitor listed on the home screening background check was cancelled.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY749.1309(b)(1)(H)(ii)Nov 13, 2025

2 of 2 child files reviewed documents high risk behaviors (physical aggression and sexualized behaviors). The service plan does not outline a safety plan or safety contract.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-27

CRITICALSAFETY749.1309(b)(1)(H)(ii)Nov 13, 2025

2 of 2 child files reviewed documents high risk behaviors (physical aggression and sexualized behaviors). The service plan does not outline a safety plan or safety contract.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-27

CRITICALSTAFFING749.1309(b)(1)(D)(iii)Nov 13, 2025

A child's face sheet list that the child is triggered by being touched, being in the dark, amongst other things. This information is not discussed on the service plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-27

CRITICALSTAFFING749.1309(b)(1)(D)(iii)Nov 13, 2025

A child's face sheet list that the child is triggered by being touched, being in the dark, amongst other things. This information is not discussed on the service plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-27

CRITICALHEALTH749.1401(a)(3)Nov 13, 2025

-A child in care's case file and medical exam reported that an ENT appointment and an allergy test must be completed September 2025. The record did not support the appointments were completed. -A child in care's CAN assessment required a Developmental Specialist and a Comprehensive provider engage in Case Management and Skills training. The child in care was not referred for developmental services. -The CAN's assessment also required that the child engaged in skill trainings through a comprehensive provider. YPIC (Youth Positive Impact Coaching is active with STAR health, however, the approved Star Health Provider for YPIC is not the professional providing services to the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-27

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.535(a)(1)Nov 13, 2025

2 child files and an employee file were reviewed. The files were missing transcripts, medical exams, and placement applications. These items were sent to RCCR during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH749.1401(a)(3)Nov 13, 2025

-A child in care's case file and medical exam reported that an ENT appointment and an allergy test must be completed September 2025. The record did not support the appointments were completed. -A child in care's CAN assessment required a Developmental Specialist and a Comprehensive provider engage in Case Management and Skills training. The child in care was not referred for developmental services. -The CAN's assessment also required that the child engaged in skill trainings through a comprehensive provider. YPIC (Youth Positive Impact Coaching is active with STAR health, however, the approved Star Health Provider for YPIC is not the professional providing services to the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)Aug 26, 2025

A child in care was observed to have pattern shaped bruises along the back and bottom. An explanation for the bruises was not provided..

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-01

CRITICALSAFETY749.1003(b)(1)(B)Aug 26, 2025

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)Aug 26, 2025

A child in care was observed to have pattern shaped bruises along the back and bottom. An explanation for the bruises was not provided..

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)Aug 26, 2025

A child in care was observed to have pattern shaped bruises along the back and bottom. An explanation for the bruises was not provided..

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-01

CRITICALHEALTH749.1401(a)(3)Aug 26, 2025

While in placement a child in care had multiple bleeding diaper rashes. The rash was observed to have spread. Medical treatment and/or medical advice was not sought to improve care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-28

CRITICALSAFETY749.1003(b)(1)(B)Aug 26, 2025

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-28

CRITICALHEALTH749.1401(a)(3)Aug 26, 2025

While in placement a child in care had multiple bleeding diaper rashes. The rash was observed to have spread. Medical treatment and/or medical advice was not sought to improve care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-28

CRITICALSAFETY749.1003(b)(1)(B)Aug 26, 2025

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-28

CRITICALHEALTH749.1401(a)(3)Aug 26, 2025

While in placement a child in care had multiple bleeding diaper rashes. The rash was observed to have spread. Medical treatment and/or medical advice was not sought to improve care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-28

CRITICALHEALTH749.3079(2)Aug 15, 2025

The refrigerator has mutiple soiled surfaces.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29

CRITICALHEALTH749.3081(a)Aug 15, 2025

Kitchen countertops have numerous nonfood items stored, to the point that food could not be safely prepared in this space.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 15, 2025

1 household member does not have a cleared fingerprint check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-18

CRITICALSAFETY749.3041(1)Aug 15, 2025

Children's sleeping areas are crowded with multiple office and home supplies. Pet urine and feces was observed on the floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.3023(a)Aug 15, 2025

Two rooms without doors, at the entrance way of the home, are being used as bedrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29

CRITICALHEALTH749.3079(2)Aug 15, 2025

The refrigerator has mutiple soiled surfaces.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29

CRITICALHEALTH749.3081(a)Aug 15, 2025

Kitchen countertops have numerous nonfood items stored, to the point that food could not be safely prepared in this space.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 15, 2025

1 household member does not have a cleared fingerprint check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-18

CRITICALSAFETY749.3041(1)Aug 15, 2025

Children's sleeping areas are crowded with multiple office and home supplies. Pet urine and feces was observed on the floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.3023(a)Aug 15, 2025

Two rooms without doors, at the entrance way of the home, are being used as bedrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29

CRITICALHEALTH749.3079(2)Aug 15, 2025

The refrigerator has mutiple soiled surfaces.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29

CRITICALSAFETY749.3041(1)Aug 15, 2025

Children's sleeping areas are crowded with multiple office and home supplies. Pet urine and feces was observed on the floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29

CRITICALHEALTH749.3081(a)Aug 15, 2025

Kitchen countertops have numerous nonfood items stored, to the point that food could not be safely prepared in this space.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 15, 2025

1 household member does not have a cleared fingerprint check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.3023(a)Aug 15, 2025

Two rooms without doors, at the entrance way of the home, are being used as bedrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29

CRITICALSTAFFING749.2551(a)Jul 30, 2025

7 children were in care, exceeding the agency home capacity of 6.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING749.2551(a)Jul 30, 2025

7 children were in care, exceeding the agency home capacity of 6.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING749.2551(a)Jul 30, 2025

7 children were in care, exceeding the agency home capacity of 6.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY749.3041(2)Jul 1, 2025

Children's sleeping areas are crowded with multiple office and home supplies. Also, there are electric cords accessible to children. It is unknown how often surfaces are disinfected to ensure safety.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-22

CRITICALHEALTH749.3081(a)Jul 1, 2025

Kitchen countertops have numerous nonfood items stored, to the point that food could not be safely prepared in this space.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-22

CRITICALSAFETY749.3041(2)Jul 1, 2025

Children's sleeping areas are crowded with multiple office and home supplies. Also, there are electric cords accessible to children. It is unknown how often surfaces are disinfected to ensure safety.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-22

CRITICALHEALTH749.3081(a)Jul 1, 2025

Kitchen countertops have numerous nonfood items stored, to the point that food could not be safely prepared in this space.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-22

CRITICALSAFETY749.3041(2)Jul 1, 2025

Children's sleeping areas are crowded with multiple office and home supplies. Also, there are electric cords accessible to children. It is unknown how often surfaces are disinfected to ensure safety.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-22

CRITICALHEALTH749.3081(a)Jul 1, 2025

Kitchen countertops have numerous nonfood items stored, to the point that food could not be safely prepared in this space.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.1311(a)(3)May 29, 2025

A child in care is being provided treatment services. The ISP does not obtain documentation to support that at least two treating professionals were involved in the development of the plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.1311(a)(3)May 29, 2025

A child in care is being provided treatment services. The ISP does not obtain documentation to support that at least two treating professionals were involved in the development of the plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1309(b)(1)(H)May 29, 2025

A child in care's documents that the child does not have high risk behaviors. This information conflicts with the child's 72 hours plan and behavior log.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.1311(a)(3)May 29, 2025

A child in care is being provided treatment services. The ISP does not obtain documentation to support that at least two treating professionals were involved in the development of the plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1309(b)(1)(H)May 29, 2025

A child in care's documents that the child does not have high risk behaviors. This information conflicts with the child's 72 hours plan and behavior log.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1309(b)(1)(H)May 29, 2025

A child in care's documents that the child does not have high risk behaviors. This information conflicts with the child's 72 hours plan and behavior log.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-11

SERIOUSHEALTH749.511(9)Mar 20, 2025

1 out of 3 serious incident reports reviewed did not have the treatment health care directors name and findings for the serious incident report

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-27

SERIOUSHEALTH749.511(9)Mar 20, 2025

1 out of 3 serious incident reports reviewed did not have the treatment health care directors name and findings for the serious incident report

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-27

SERIOUSHEALTH749.511(9)Mar 20, 2025

1 out of 3 serious incident reports reviewed did not have the treatment health care directors name and findings for the serious incident report

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2449(A)(8)Dec 11, 2024

The homescreening is missing two reference interviews from unrelated individuals.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

CRITICALSTAFFING749.2447(7)(A)Dec 11, 2024

Three household members are missing background check documentation in the homescreening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2449(A)(8)Dec 11, 2024

The homescreening is missing two reference interviews from unrelated individuals.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2451(b)Dec 11, 2024

Three homescreening interviews were missing the date of when the interview was completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2449(a)(6)Dec 11, 2024

Two interviews from previously adopted kids are missing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSSAFETY749.1131Dec 11, 2024

The agency did not complete the admission assessment prior to admission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2449(a)(6)Dec 11, 2024

Two interviews from previously adopted kids are missing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

CRITICALSTAFFING749.2447(7)(A)Dec 11, 2024

Three household members are missing background check documentation in the homescreening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2451(b)Dec 11, 2024

Three homescreening interviews were missing the date of when the interview was completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2449(a)(6)Dec 11, 2024

Two interviews from previously adopted kids are missing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSSAFETY749.1131Dec 11, 2024

The agency did not complete the admission assessment prior to admission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2449(A)(8)Dec 11, 2024

The homescreening is missing two reference interviews from unrelated individuals.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

CRITICALSTAFFING749.2447(7)(A)Dec 11, 2024

Three household members are missing background check documentation in the homescreening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSSAFETY749.1131Dec 11, 2024

The agency did not complete the admission assessment prior to admission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2451(b)Dec 11, 2024

Three homescreening interviews were missing the date of when the interview was completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.537(a)Oct 16, 2024

The agency was having a delay in providing access to reviewing documentation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.537(a)Oct 16, 2024

The agency was having a delay in providing access to reviewing documentation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.537(a)Oct 16, 2024

The agency was having a delay in providing access to reviewing documentation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.673Sep 18, 2024

Child placement staff doesn't meet minimum requirement. Staff member doesn't have a bachelor's degree.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-25

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.673Sep 18, 2024

Child placement staff doesn't meet minimum requirement. Staff member doesn't have a bachelor's degree.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-25

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.673Sep 18, 2024

Child placement staff doesn't meet minimum requirement. Staff member doesn't have a bachelor's degree.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-25

CRITICALSTAFFING749.607(2)Jun 12, 2024

Two staff files reviewed didn't include to report suspected, abuse, neglect exploitation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.131(1)(A)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Adoption Services policy doesn't meet minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.121(12)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Foster Care Policies doesn't specify exactly how foster parent may review their agency home record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1133(b)(5)Jun 12, 2024

The agency standardized admission assessment doesn't include documentation related to history of trauma.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSAFETY749.109(1)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Admission policy doesn't specify what childcare services are provided and doesn't include respite cares services. The admission policy doesn't match the services that will be provided according to the application submitted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.105(2)Jun 12, 2024

The professional staffing plan doesn't include all job written description, minimum qualifications and job responsibilities for all job positions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.127(2)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Babysitter and Respite Provider policy doesn't specify the amount and type of prior childcare experience the babysitter must have.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.117(a)(2)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Discipline Policy doesn't include how they will intergrade trauma informed care into the care, treatment or malmanagement of each child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.1371(3)Jun 12, 2024

The agency discharges standardized form doesn't include where to document the relationship of person to whom the child is discharged too.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.2815(c)(4)Jun 12, 2024

The agency supervisor visit form doesn't include evaluation for the challenging behaviors or stress levels foster/adoptive parent may be experiencing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALSTAFFING749.1291(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency doesn't have a standardize form that will be used for post placement contact between agency and children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.585(b)Jun 12, 2024

Achieved records policy for children record maintenance doesn't specify from admittance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.127(4)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Babysitter and Respite Provider policy doesn't specify the reference and background information needed to be obtain.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.191(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency policy doesn't provide information as per minimum requirements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.127Jun 12, 2024

The agency Babysitter and Respite Provider doesn't include information regarding overnight care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.113(8)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Religious participation doesn't clarify if a child participation with religious activity has to be with or without caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.585(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency policy doesn't specify adoptive children maintenance record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.2305(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency doesn't have a standardized form used to document the use of Emergency Behavior Interventions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.511(10)Jun 12, 2024

The agency serious incident report form didn't include documentation of the resolution of the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.113(6)Jun 12, 2024

The agency policies and procedures doesn't include information regarding searches.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.585(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency policy doesn't specify adoptive children maintenance record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORSTAFFING749.554Jun 12, 2024

There isn't any documentation on the agency policy and procedure stating background check results are to be kept confidential.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALSTAFFING749.2815(c)(1)Jun 12, 2024

The agency standardized form used for supervisory visit doesn't include documentation that evaluate and documents any changes to household members, frequent visitor's or persons providing support as caregivers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.197(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency adoption services policy didn't include documentation related to adoption fees.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.587(a)Jun 12, 2024

Agency Transfer and Discharge Policy doesn't include policy of adoption records in the case of agency closure.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.571Jun 12, 2024

There was no policy that documented all master records for client's will be current and completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.101(2)(B)Jun 12, 2024

There aren't sufficient reserved funds that equal to at least the first three months of the agency operating cost.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.533Jun 12, 2024

There are no policies for electronic files. The agency needs to clarify if electronic files will be used.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.133(3)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Volunteer policy doesn't provide detail description of orientation and training needed for volunteers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.531(1)Jun 12, 2024

The agency doesn't have a policy regarding protection for paper documentation in the case of destruction.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.105(1)Jun 12, 2024

The organizational chart provided for review doesn't match with the professional staffing plan positions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.135(2)Jun 12, 2024

There is no documentation that demonstrated the agency policy has method's they will use to bring increase employee awareness to include warning signs from children who experience abuse and neglect.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.137(g)(1)(B)(i)Jun 12, 2024

The Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Policy doesn't meet the minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.107(1)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Conflict of Interest policy doesn't include a statement clarifying staff and management will not conduct, review and approve foster and adoptive home screenings and post placement adoptive reports in the case of conflict or bias.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALSTAFFING749.1291(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency doesn't have a standardize form that will be used for post placement contact between agency and children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1133(b)(5)Jun 12, 2024

The agency standardized admission assessment doesn't include documentation related to history of trauma.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.113(6)Jun 12, 2024

The agency policies and procedures doesn't include information regarding searches.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.127Jun 12, 2024

The agency Babysitter and Respite Provider doesn't include information regarding overnight care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.197(c)Jun 12, 2024

The agency adoption services didn't have a policy regarding adoption services refunds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.135(2)Jun 12, 2024

There is no documentation that demonstrated the agency policy has method's they will use to bring increase employee awareness to include warning signs from children who experience abuse and neglect.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.533Jun 12, 2024

There are no policies for electronic files. The agency needs to clarify if electronic files will be used.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.105(2)Jun 12, 2024

The professional staffing plan doesn't include all job written description, minimum qualifications and job responsibilities for all job positions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.585(b)Jun 12, 2024

Achieved records policy for children record maintenance doesn't specify from admittance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.107(1)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Conflict of Interest policy doesn't include a statement clarifying staff and management will not conduct, review and approve foster and adoptive home screenings and post placement adoptive reports in the case of conflict or bias.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.131(1)(A)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Adoption Services policy doesn't meet minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.531(1)Jun 12, 2024

The agency doesn't have a policy regarding protection for paper documentation in the case of destruction.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.137(g)(1)(B)(i)Jun 12, 2024

The Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Policy doesn't meet the minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.2305(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency doesn't have a standardized form used to document the use of Emergency Behavior Interventions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.511(10)Jun 12, 2024

The agency serious incident report form didn't include documentation of the resolution of the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.1371(3)Jun 12, 2024

The agency discharges standardized form doesn't include where to document the relationship of person to whom the child is discharged too.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALSTAFFING749.607(2)Jun 12, 2024

Two staff files reviewed didn't include to report suspected, abuse, neglect exploitation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.133(3)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Volunteer policy doesn't provide detail description of orientation and training needed for volunteers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALSTAFFING749.2815(c)(1)Jun 12, 2024

The agency standardized form used for supervisory visit doesn't include documentation that evaluate and documents any changes to household members, frequent visitor's or persons providing support as caregivers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.191(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency policy doesn't provide information as per minimum requirements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORSTAFFING749.573(b)Jun 12, 2024

Client record policy doesn't include to maintain master records for adoptive homes at the agency office.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.136(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policy doesn't address the needs of caregivers and adoptive parents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORSTAFFING749.554Jun 12, 2024

There isn't any documentation on the agency policy and procedure stating background check results are to be kept confidential.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.2815(c)(4)Jun 12, 2024

The agency supervisor visit form doesn't include evaluation for the challenging behaviors or stress levels foster/adoptive parent may be experiencing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.113(8)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Religious participation doesn't clarify if a child participation with religious activity has to be with or without caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.105(1)Jun 12, 2024

The organizational chart provided for review doesn't match with the professional staffing plan positions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.127(4)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Babysitter and Respite Provider policy doesn't specify the reference and background information needed to be obtain.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.137(g)(1)(B)(ii)Jun 12, 2024

The Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention policy doesn't meet minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.571Jun 12, 2024

There was no policy that documented all master records for client's will be current and completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.587(a)Jun 12, 2024

Agency Transfer and Discharge Policy doesn't include policy of adoption records in the case of agency closure.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSHEALTH749.137(g)(2)(E)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention didn't include services provided to employees, caregivers, and children affected by suicide.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.127(2)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Babysitter and Respite Provider policy doesn't specify the amount and type of prior childcare experience the babysitter must have.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.117(a)(2)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Discipline Policy doesn't include how they will intergrade trauma informed care into the care, treatment or malmanagement of each child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.197(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency adoption services policy didn't include documentation related to adoption fees.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.101(2)(B)Jun 12, 2024

There aren't sufficient reserved funds that equal to at least the first three months of the agency operating cost.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSAFETY749.109(1)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Admission policy doesn't specify what childcare services are provided and doesn't include respite cares services. The admission policy doesn't match the services that will be provided according to the application submitted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.121(12)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Foster Care Policies doesn't specify exactly how foster parent may review their agency home record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALSTAFFING749.1291(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency doesn't have a standardize form that will be used for post placement contact between agency and children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1133(b)(5)Jun 12, 2024

The agency standardized admission assessment doesn't include documentation related to history of trauma.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.113(6)Jun 12, 2024

The agency policies and procedures doesn't include information regarding searches.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.127Jun 12, 2024

The agency Babysitter and Respite Provider doesn't include information regarding overnight care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.197(c)Jun 12, 2024

The agency adoption services didn't have a policy regarding adoption services refunds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.135(2)Jun 12, 2024

There is no documentation that demonstrated the agency policy has method's they will use to bring increase employee awareness to include warning signs from children who experience abuse and neglect.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.533Jun 12, 2024

There are no policies for electronic files. The agency needs to clarify if electronic files will be used.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.105(2)Jun 12, 2024

The professional staffing plan doesn't include all job written description, minimum qualifications and job responsibilities for all job positions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.585(b)Jun 12, 2024

Achieved records policy for children record maintenance doesn't specify from admittance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.107(1)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Conflict of Interest policy doesn't include a statement clarifying staff and management will not conduct, review and approve foster and adoptive home screenings and post placement adoptive reports in the case of conflict or bias.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.131(1)(A)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Adoption Services policy doesn't meet minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.531(1)Jun 12, 2024

The agency doesn't have a policy regarding protection for paper documentation in the case of destruction.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.137(g)(1)(B)(i)Jun 12, 2024

The Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Policy doesn't meet the minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.2305(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency doesn't have a standardized form used to document the use of Emergency Behavior Interventions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.511(10)Jun 12, 2024

The agency serious incident report form didn't include documentation of the resolution of the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.1371(3)Jun 12, 2024

The agency discharges standardized form doesn't include where to document the relationship of person to whom the child is discharged too.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALSTAFFING749.607(2)Jun 12, 2024

Two staff files reviewed didn't include to report suspected, abuse, neglect exploitation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.133(3)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Volunteer policy doesn't provide detail description of orientation and training needed for volunteers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALSTAFFING749.2815(c)(1)Jun 12, 2024

The agency standardized form used for supervisory visit doesn't include documentation that evaluate and documents any changes to household members, frequent visitor's or persons providing support as caregivers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.191(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency policy doesn't provide information as per minimum requirements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORSTAFFING749.573(b)Jun 12, 2024

Client record policy doesn't include to maintain master records for adoptive homes at the agency office.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.136(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policy doesn't address the needs of caregivers and adoptive parents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORSTAFFING749.554Jun 12, 2024

There isn't any documentation on the agency policy and procedure stating background check results are to be kept confidential.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.2815(c)(4)Jun 12, 2024

The agency supervisor visit form doesn't include evaluation for the challenging behaviors or stress levels foster/adoptive parent may be experiencing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.113(8)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Religious participation doesn't clarify if a child participation with religious activity has to be with or without caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.585(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency policy doesn't specify adoptive children maintenance record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.105(1)Jun 12, 2024

The organizational chart provided for review doesn't match with the professional staffing plan positions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.127(4)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Babysitter and Respite Provider policy doesn't specify the reference and background information needed to be obtain.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.137(g)(1)(B)(ii)Jun 12, 2024

The Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention policy doesn't meet minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.571Jun 12, 2024

There was no policy that documented all master records for client's will be current and completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.587(a)Jun 12, 2024

Agency Transfer and Discharge Policy doesn't include policy of adoption records in the case of agency closure.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSHEALTH749.137(g)(2)(E)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention didn't include services provided to employees, caregivers, and children affected by suicide.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.127(2)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Babysitter and Respite Provider policy doesn't specify the amount and type of prior childcare experience the babysitter must have.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.117(a)(2)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Discipline Policy doesn't include how they will intergrade trauma informed care into the care, treatment or malmanagement of each child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.197(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency adoption services policy didn't include documentation related to adoption fees.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.101(2)(B)Jun 12, 2024

There aren't sufficient reserved funds that equal to at least the first three months of the agency operating cost.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSAFETY749.109(1)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Admission policy doesn't specify what childcare services are provided and doesn't include respite cares services. The admission policy doesn't match the services that will be provided according to the application submitted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.121(12)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Foster Care Policies doesn't specify exactly how foster parent may review their agency home record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.137(g)(1)(B)(ii)Jun 12, 2024

The Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention policy doesn't meet minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORCOMPLIANCE749.197(c)Jun 12, 2024

The agency adoption services didn't have a policy regarding adoption services refunds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

MINORSTAFFING749.573(b)Jun 12, 2024

Client record policy doesn't include to maintain master records for adoptive homes at the agency office.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

SERIOUSHEALTH749.137(g)(2)(E)Jun 12, 2024

The agency Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention didn't include services provided to employees, caregivers, and children affected by suicide.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.136(a)Jun 12, 2024

The agency suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policy doesn't address the needs of caregivers and adoptive parents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ark Child Placing Agency LLC's safety grade?

The Ark Child Placing Agency LLC has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.

How many violations does The Ark Child Placing Agency LLC have?

The Ark Child Placing Agency LLC has 195 total violations on record, including 66 critical, 105 serious, and 24 minor.

When was The Ark Child Placing Agency LLC last inspected?

The Ark Child Placing Agency LLC was last inspected on March 5, 2026.

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