Noahs Ark Preschool
201 N MOUNT ST, Fairfield, TX 75840 · Freestone County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:15 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Cynthia Outlaw
- Phone
- (903) 389-2980
- Regulated since
- Jan 22, 1999
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 156270 · number 537351
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Other (6) |
| 2025 | 14 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (10), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (4) |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 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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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other Serious
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May 13, 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 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 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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Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infants did not have a schedule.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-23. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Other
One infant had feeding instructions that were last updated on 2/11/26.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Illness & medication
The operation has medication stored that was no longer used.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Safety & premises
The loose-fill at the exit of one of the slides was not six inches deep as it had compacted into dirt.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's last fire inspection report was from 8/7/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-22. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have any recorded fire drills for 2026.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infants did not have a schedule.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-23. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Other
One infant had feeding instructions that were last updated on 2/11/26.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Illness & medication
The operation has medication stored that was no longer used.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Safety & premises
The loose-fill at the exit of one of the slides was not six inches deep as it had compacted into dirt.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's last fire inspection report was from 8/7/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-22. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have any recorded fire drills for 2026.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Other
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May 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a menu for the snacks that they serve.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a children's product certification form available for review.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-05-15.
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Records & paperwork
Out of four children's records reviewed, one was missing a health statement and two were missing hearing and vision screening results.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-07-02.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a menu for the snacks that they serve.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a children's product certification form available for review.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-05-15.
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Records & paperwork
Out of four children's records reviewed, one was missing a health statement and two were missing hearing and vision screening results.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-07-02.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 21, 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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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 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 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that caregivers were not adequately supervising children on the playground.
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 2025-02-12. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not have a suspension policy in place.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-26. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that caregivers were not adequately supervising children on the playground.
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 2025-02-12. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not have a suspension policy in place.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-26. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-25.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-25.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-25.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was 1 infant that did not have updated feeding instructions on file. The last updated was in beginning of August 2023.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have any documentation of the building grounds checklist completed for the last 2 months.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have any documentation of fire drills completed for the 2023 year.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
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Other
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Sep 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was 1 infant that did not have updated feeding instructions on file. The last updated was in beginning of August 2023.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have any documentation of the building grounds checklist completed for the last 2 months.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have any documentation of fire drills completed for the 2023 year.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection the infant feeding schedule was last signed in September 2022.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection the infant feeding schedule was last signed in September 2022.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Other
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Feb 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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Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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