The Arks Learning Adventures
Licensed Child-Care Home · Mckinney, Collin County, TX · Operation No. 1752798
The Arks Learning Adventures holds a Full Permit issued April 27, 2023. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 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
April 27, 2023
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
2901 Black Walnut St, Mckinney, TX 75071-1959
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
20
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 8 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Inspection | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Inspection | 4 |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Inspection | 5 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Report | 1 |
Deficiency records
March 6, 2026 Standard § 747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The provider is lacking 18 annual clock hours from 4/23/2024 to 4/23/2025.
Corrected: April 10, 2026
April 17, 2024 Standard § 747.1209(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver -pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The substitute caregiver's pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certificate was expired on 3/25/2024.
Corrected: May 1, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There was no documentation in two of the children's records reviewed of acknowledgment that parents received operational polices.
Corrected: April 19, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The documentation of the provider's dog's vaccination records was expired on 3/28/2024.
Corrected: April 26, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 747.605(9) - Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Parent's permission for field trips was missing in two of the children's records reviewed.
Corrected: April 19, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The name and telephone number of the school the school-aged child attends was missing in one of the children files reviewed.
Corrected: April 19, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The provider does not have training hours for the substitute caregiver available at the home for licensing to review.
Corrected: April 19, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 747.1107(5) - Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The Provider's Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training certificate was expired on 3/25/2024.
Corrected: May 1, 2024
February 14, 2023 Standard § 747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
High Verbatim from the agency record
Smoke detector test dates were not available. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the provider documented the date detectors were checked.
Corrected: February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023 Standard § 747.5337(a)(3) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date and Staff Name conducting Testing and Installation
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
CO detector test dates were not available. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the provider documented the date the CO detector was checked
Corrected: February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023 Standard § 747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The provider has not conducted a fire extinguisher check in January 2023. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the provider check the fire extinguisher during the inspection and recorded todays date.
Corrected: February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023 Standard § 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A fire drill has not been conducted in January 2023.
Corrected: February 21, 2023
January 20, 2023 Standard § 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four children did not have a health statement on file.
Corrected: February 20, 2023
January 20, 2023 Standard § 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two children did not have immunization records on file.
Corrected: January 27, 2023
September 28, 2022 Standard § 747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Caregivers first aid kit is missing adhesive tape, guide, scissors, thermometer, tweezers, and gloves.
Corrected: October 7, 2022
September 28, 2022 Standard § 747.5101 - Fire- Extinguishing System
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver does not have a fire extinguisher.
Corrected: October 5, 2022
September 28, 2022 Standard § 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver does not have a smoke detector in one of the activity areas.
Corrected: October 7, 2022
September 28, 2022 Standard § 747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver has a torn non absorbent diaper changing mat.
Corrected: October 7, 2022
September 28, 2022 Standard § 747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Corrected: October 7, 2022
August 30, 2022 Standard § HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
High Verbatim from the agency record
Regular care was being provided to more than 7 unrelated children.
Corrected: September 9, 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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