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Ardent Academy

118 S State Highway 342, Red Oak, TX 751545.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$100
year first permitted
2022
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About Ardent Academy

Ardent Academy is a licensed child care center in Red Oak, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 19, 2022, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $100 to $275.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (transportation from area public schools)
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ardent Academy lists weekly tuition from $100 to $275. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ellis County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After School Care w/ Fridays$150
After School Care, Ages 5 years - 12 years$100
Before & After School Care$120
Infant Care, Ages 6 Weeks - 18 months$275
Junior Preschool, Ages 3 years - 4 years$225
Preschool, Ages 4 years - 5 years$200
Showing 6 of 7 · Show all 7
Toddler Care, Ages 18 months - 35 months$250
Summer Camp$175 a week
7 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Ellis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ardent Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1741941
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Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 16 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions

      “At the time of inspection, medicaiton administrating documentation did not include name of medication, date, time, and amount of medication given and full name of employee administering medicaiton.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 16, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

  4. Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 8, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, the investigator determined that the vehicle used to transport children did not have an electric child safety system.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, it was revealed that a 6 year old child was not appropriately supervised when she was left alone on a vehicle”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, the operation had an employee transporting children before have a background check completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a 6-year-old child left unattended on a vehicle while in care of the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a 6-year-old child was neglected when left on the vehicle unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023

  8. Sep 8, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, the investigator determined that the vehicle used to transport children did not have an electric child safety system.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, it was revealed that a 6 year old child was not appropriately supervised when she was left alone on a vehicle”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, the operation had an employee transporting children before have a background check completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a 6-year-old child left unattended on a vehicle while in care of the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a 6-year-old child was neglected when left on the vehicle unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023

  9. Sep 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jan 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Dec 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Oct 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “The operation did not notify licensing that the operation was making structural changes to the approved napping space. This was corrected at inspection when standard 746.301 was read to the caregiver in charge.”

      Corrected during the visit

  14. Sep 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Aug 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Ardent Academy

Is Ardent Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 19, 2022.

When was Ardent Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ardent Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Ardent Academy care for?

85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Ardent Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Ardent Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ardent Academy cost?

Weekly tuition from $100 to $275, as it lists it.

What is Ardent Academy's phone number?

(469) 820-9529.

Where is Ardent Academy?

118 S State Highway 342, Red Oak, TX 75154. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids University, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).