Childrens Ark
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
24 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
December 4, 2025
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 1, 2026
- Provider
- Childrens Ark
- License number
- 179289
- Location
- 321 THOMPSON DR, Kerrville, TX 78028
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 34.0/100
- Inspection record
- 24 inspections, last inspected December 4, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
48
Total Violations
Dec 4, 2025
Last Inspection
105
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (64)
Based on video footage reviewed, two infants were in swings for 17 minutes and 40 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
Upon review of video footage, caregivers were observed sitting and looking at their personal cell phones throughout the day.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
Upon review of video footage, infants were observed opening cabinet doors under the sink area 5 separate times without a caregiver intervening.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
Upon review of video footage, infants were observed opening cabinet doors under the sink area 5 separate times without a caregiver intervening.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
Upon review of video footage, caregivers were observed sitting and looking at their personal cell phones throughout the day.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
Based on video footage reviewed, two infants were in swings for 17 minutes and 40 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
Upon review of video footage, caregivers were observed sitting and looking at their personal cell phones throughout the day.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
Based on video footage reviewed, two infants were in swings for 17 minutes and 40 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
Upon review of video footage, infants were observed opening cabinet doors under the sink area 5 separate times without a caregiver intervening.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
Upon review of video footage, caregivers were observed sitting and looking at their personal cell phones throughout the day.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
Based on video footage reviewed, two infants were in swings for 17 minutes and 40 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
Upon review of video footage, infants were observed opening cabinet doors under the sink area 5 separate times without a caregiver intervening.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
Two out of ten child records reviewed were missing updated vaccination records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-12
Two out of ten child records reviewed were missing updated vaccination records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-12
Two out of ten child records reviewed were missing updated vaccination records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-12
Two out of ten child records reviewed were missing updated vaccination records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-12
The most current fire inspection report was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14
A copy of the emergency drills conducted for the year was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14
The promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity was not included in the copy of the operation's parent handbook.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14
The promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity was not included in the copy of the operation's parent handbook.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14
A copy of the emergency drills conducted for the year was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14
The most current fire inspection report was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14
The promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity was not included in the copy of the operation's parent handbook.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14
A copy of the emergency drills conducted for the year was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14
The most current fire inspection report was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14
The promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity was not included in the copy of the operation's parent handbook.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14
A copy of the emergency drills conducted for the year was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14
The most current fire inspection report was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-12
A copy of the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19
The most recent consumer product certificate was dated 1/4/21. NOTE: A new certificate form was provided and updated during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Three out of 10 child files reviewed were missing current shot records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-12
A copy of the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19
Three out of 10 child files reviewed were missing current shot records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-12
The most recent consumer product certificate was dated 1/4/21. NOTE: A new certificate form was provided and updated during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A copy of the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19
Three out of 10 child files reviewed were missing current shot records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-12
The most recent consumer product certificate was dated 1/4/21. NOTE: A new certificate form was provided and updated during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A copy of the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19
The most recent consumer product certificate was dated 1/4/21. NOTE: A new certificate form was provided and updated during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Three out of 10 child files reviewed were missing current shot records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15
A copy of the operation's maintenance report was not available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
Three children in the Toddler room did not wash their hands after diapering.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15
A copy of the operation's maintenance report was not available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
Three children in the Toddler room did not wash their hands after diapering.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15
A copy of the operation's maintenance report was not available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
Three children in the Toddler room did not wash their hands after diapering.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15
Three children in the Toddler room did not wash their hands after diapering.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15
A copy of the operation's maintenance report was not available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Childrens Ark's safety grade?
Childrens Ark has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 34.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Childrens Ark have?
Childrens Ark has 48 total violations on record, including 33 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Childrens Ark last inspected?
Childrens Ark was last inspected on December 4, 2025.