Ark And Olive Academy
2815 SAND RD, Vernon, TX 76384 · Wilbarger County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 47
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Cheyanne Nava
- Phone
- (940) 867-5181
- Regulated since
- Jan 29, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1511109 · number 1819975
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (6) |
| 2025 | 16 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 28, 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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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 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 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver had used prohibited punishment by forcefully grabbing/pulling a child by the arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-16. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
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Other Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a previous caregiver had been observed to have had a nicotine vaporizer pen on their person while they were caring for children.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-16. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 18, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver had used prohibited punishment by forcefully grabbing/pulling a child by the arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-16. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
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Other Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a previous caregiver had been observed to have had a nicotine vaporizer pen on their person while they were caring for children.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-16. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
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Other Serious
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual children's products cerfication has not been completed.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was on 7/9/25.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Other
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual children's products cerfication has not been completed.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was on 7/9/25.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 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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Dec 18, 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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Dec 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 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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Nov 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a sleep sack in the crib with a sleeping infant under 12 months of age.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were scissors on the top of the bookshelf towards the front of the shelf accessible to children in the toddler room. There were cleaning supplies found under the sink in a cabinet in the children's bathroom. There was not a lock on the cabinet.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a sleep sack in the crib with a sleeping infant under 12 months of age.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were scissors on the top of the bookshelf towards the front of the shelf accessible to children in the toddler room. There were cleaning supplies found under the sink in a cabinet in the children's bathroom. There was not a lock on the cabinet.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The activity plans were not posted.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is missing a policy for release of children.
HHSC 746.501(a)(2) — Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Records & paperwork
6 of the 6 personnel files did not have an affidavit in the file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Other
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The activity plans were not posted.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is missing a policy for release of children.
HHSC 746.501(a)(2) — Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Records & paperwork
6 of the 6 personnel files did not have an affidavit in the file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 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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Aug 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that a child in care walked out of a classroom unsupervised before being found by caregivers in the classroom next door.
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 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that a child in care walked out of a classroom unsupervised before being found by caregivers in the classroom next door.
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 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The shelves located in the classrooms were a tipping concern.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-07-25.
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Other
The surfacing was not adequate in the use zones on the playground.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-07-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jul 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The shelves located in the classrooms were a tipping concern.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-07-25.
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Other
The surfacing was not adequate in the use zones on the playground.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-07-28.
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Safety & premises
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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.