Noahs Ark Preschool
Licensed Center · Fairfield, Freestone County, TX · Operation No. 537351
Noahs Ark Preschool holds a Full Permit issued January 22, 1999. In the state's 60-month public window it has 12 inspections on record with 20 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 22, 1999
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
60 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
201 N Mount St, Fairfield, TX 75840-3143
The 60-month record
12
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
20
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 6 · Medium 10 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 13, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Inspection | 7 |
| May 9, 2025 | Inspection | 5 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Report | 2 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
March 23, 2026 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 23, 2026
March 23, 2026 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One infant had feeding instructions that were last updated on 2/11/26.
Corrected: March 27, 2026
March 23, 2026 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have any recorded fire drills for 2026.
Corrected: March 27, 2026
March 23, 2026 Standard § 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The infants did not have a schedule.
Corrected: March 30, 2026
March 23, 2026 Standard § 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The loose-fill at the exit of one of the slides was not six inches deep as it had compacted into dirt.
Corrected: April 6, 2026
March 23, 2026 Standard § 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has medication stored that was no longer used.
Corrected: March 24, 2026
March 23, 2026 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation's last fire inspection report was from 8/7/24.
Corrected: April 22, 2026
May 9, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Out of four children's records reviewed, one was missing a health statement and two were missing hearing and vision screening results.
Corrected: June 13, 2025
May 9, 2025 Standard § 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a menu for the snacks that they serve.
Corrected: June 13, 2025
May 9, 2025 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a children's product certification form available for review.
Corrected: May 16, 2025
May 9, 2025 Standard § 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 13, 2025
May 9, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 13, 2025
January 16, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not have a suspension policy in place.
Corrected: February 26, 2025
January 16, 2025 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that caregivers were not adequately supervising children on the playground.
Corrected: February 12, 2025
June 25, 2024 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024 Standard § 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 25, 2024
September 25, 2023 Standard § 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have any documentation of the building grounds checklist completed for the last 2 months.
Corrected: October 2, 2023
September 25, 2023 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There was 1 infant that did not have updated feeding instructions on file. The last updated was in beginning of August 2023.
Corrected: October 2, 2023
September 25, 2023 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have any documentation of fire drills completed for the 2023 year.
Corrected: October 2, 2023
November 14, 2022 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the infant feeding schedule was last signed in September 2022.
Corrected: November 21, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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