The Ark Learning Center
10150 WINDY POINTE DR, Temple, TX 76502 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 111
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tansyl White
- Phone
- (512) 241-9748
- Regulated since
- Dec 9, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1406486 · number 1742829
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
It was observed an infant was sleeping with a milk bottle. It was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies Serious
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Apr 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation it was determined the operation did not ensure timely parent notification regarding a child's injury.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
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Illness & medication
During the investigation, it was found the operation did not ensure the incident involving the child was properly documented and communicated to the parent.
HHSC 746.705 — Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
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Illness & medication
During the investigation, it was determined the operation did not ensure an incident report was completed and provided to the parent after the child sustained an injury at the operation.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Two of the classrooms had cleaning supplies stored in cabinets within reach of children and the child locks on the cabinets had broken. This was corrected during the inspection when the child locks were replaced so that the cabinets were locked.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-03. Correction verified 2024-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid. This was corrected during the inspection when a first aid guide was printed out and placed in the first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(1) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Dec 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver was not able to properly supervise children in care when the caregiver was taking children to the bathroom while other children were in the classroom which caused a lack of supervision and an incident occurred in the classroom without the caregivers knowledge.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed a trash can with dirty pull up in it without a lid. The trash was taken out and put into a trashcan with a lid.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
After evaluating background check rules, it was determined that three caregivers did not have a cleared background check. All three caregivers were observed caring for children. All three caregivers were immediately removed from the operation during the inspection, bringing the facility into compliance.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
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Safety & premises
During a review of the record keeping subchapter, it was determined that a fire drill had not been conducted for the previous month. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were not tested for the previous month and the fire extinguishers were not checked for the previous month. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection, the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and the fire extinguishers were checked, bringing the facility into compliance.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During a review of the record keeping subchapter, it was determined that a fire drill had not been conducted for the previous month. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were not tested for the previous month and the fire extinguishers were not checked for the previous month. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection, the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and the fire extinguishers were checked, bringing the facility into compliance.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-03.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During an inspection, a caregiver was observed leaving an infant classroom out of ratio. There were seven infants (0-11 months old) left with one caregiver. A caregiver was placed in the infant classroom, bringing the facility into compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During an inspection, a caregiver was observed leaving an infant classroom out of ratio. There were seven infants (0-11 months old) left with one caregiver. A caregiver was placed in the infant classroom, bringing the facility into compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
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- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.