The Ark Assessment Ctr & Emergency Shelter
TXChildery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 14% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Texas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Non Childcare
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 61
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Children's rights-The Right to Discipline That Is Appropriate to the Child's Age, Maturity, and Developmental Level748.1101(b)(4)(B)
Apr 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Operational Responsibilities - Maintain Current, True, Accurate, and Complete Records748.151(3)
Dec 27, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Employee General responsibilities-Demonstrate Competency, Prudent Judgment, Self-control in Presence of Children and When Performing Assigned Tasks748.507(1)
Apr 16, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Pre-Employment-You Must Document in the Employee Record Each References Name, Relation, Date Completed, Info Obtained and Name of Interviewer.748.753(d)(1)
Dec 12, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Medication Record - Must Include Date (Day/month/year) & Time Each Medication Was Administered748.2151(c)(5)