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Childcare center · Fairfield, TX
Noahs Ark Preschool
A licensed child care center in Fairfield, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 201 N MOUNT ST, Fairfield, TX 75840
County: Freestone County
Phone: (903) 389-2980
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 60 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 537351
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 22, 1999
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 10 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 17 citations from these visits (risk level: High 5, Medium High 5, Medium 7)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from February 9, 2022 to October 27, 2026, newest first: 14 visits and 21 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 27, 2026 · Inspection · Findings pending
August 25, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 18, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2026 · Correction verified: August 25, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 13, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 23, 2026 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 23, 2026 · Correction verified: March 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 30, 2026 · Correction verified: March 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infants did not have a schedule.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2026 · Correction verified: April 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant had feeding instructions that were last updated on 2/11/26.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2026 · Correction verified: April 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have any recorded fire drills for 2026.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2026 · Correction verified: April 22, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation's last fire inspection report was from 8/7/24.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 24, 2026 · Correction verified: March 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has medication stored that was no longer used.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 6, 2026 · Correction verified: April 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The loose-fill at the exit of one of the slides was not six inches deep as it had compacted into dirt.
May 9, 2025 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 16, 2025 · Correction verified: May 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a children's product certification form available for review.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of four children's records reviewed, one was missing a health statement and two were missing hearing and vision screening results.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a menu for the snacks that they serve.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
February 21, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 17, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 16, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 26, 2025 · Correction verified: February 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not have a suspension policy in place.
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 12, 2025 · Correction verified: February 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that caregivers were not adequately supervising children on the playground.
June 25, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 25, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2023 · Correction verified: October 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was 1 infant that did not have updated feeding instructions on file. The last updated was in beginning of August 2023.
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2023 · Correction verified: September 29, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have any documentation of the building grounds checklist completed for the last 2 months.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2023 · Correction verified: September 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have any documentation of fire drills completed for the 2023 year.
November 14, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 21, 2022 · Correction verified: November 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection the infant feeding schedule was last signed in September 2022.
February 9, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.