# The Ark Childrens Center The Ark Childrens Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Webster, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 244 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 760 Clear Lake City Blvd, Webster, TX 77598 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 244 - License/permit: 847164 - Operator: not published - Phone: (713) 551-4870 - Website: gateway.cc/ark - Hours: 07:30 AM-04:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=267779 ## Inspection record 13 findings across 11 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-01-18 to 2026-04-28); 7 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2024-09-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-10-23: Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services: The operational policies did not contain information for the support and care of the inclusion of special needs children in care. (§746.501(a)(30); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-30)) - 2024-09-17 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-09-23: Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans: There was no emergency prepardness plan or procedures with the required information for review. (§746.501(a)(24); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-24)) - 2024-09-17 — Supervision & ratios, Low risk, Correction verified 2024-09-20: Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program: One child did not have a current health statement on file. (§746.611(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-611-a-1)) - 2024-09-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-09-23: Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity: There was no information regarding the promotion of physical activities for both indoors and outdoors. (§746.501(a)(18); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-18)) - 2024-09-17 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-09-20: Children's Records - Immunizations: Three children's records did not have current immunization records on file or an exemption affidavit. (§746.603(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a-4)) - 2023-01-06 — Safety hazards, High risk, Corrected at inspection: Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children: Cleaning products were not labeled with it content. Corrected at Inspection. Note: Pictures were taken. (§746.3407(12); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-12)) - 2023-01-06 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-01-11: Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets: During Inspection the cribs in the infant room had lose fitting sheets. There were no children in the cribs during the inspection. Note: Pictures were taken. (§746.2409(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2409-a-2)) - 2023-01-06 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: During inspection the toddler room had a plastic sink that was chipped and cracked, In the PreK room the outlet cover was cracked. Corrected at inspection: sink was removed and tape was placed over outlet cover for temporary fix. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2022-10-20 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2022-12-16: Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument: Based on the information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a caregiver used prohibited punishment. (§746.2805(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-4)) - 2022-10-20 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2022-12-16: AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse. Note: This was corrected prior to the investigation when the director took action after being informed of the incident. The caregiver was terminated and there were no other concerns. (§746.1201(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-4)) - 2022-01-18 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-01-18: Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment: The directors records were lacking one hour of training related to preventing and reporting child maltreatment. (§746.1311(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1311-c)) - 2022-01-18 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-01-21: Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact: Two of four records were lacking a complete emergency contact. (§746.605(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-605-6)) - 2022-01-18 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-01-21: Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours: The directors record were lacking the required 6 hours in the following subjects: Child growth and development, Guidance and discipline, Age-appropriate curriculum, Teacher-child interaction and Serving children with special care needs. (§746.1311(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1311-b)) ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 267779 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=267779 - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 847164 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=847164 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-267779 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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