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Vernon, TX 76384 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ark and Olive Academy
- licensed capacity
- 47
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $130
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Ark and Olive Academy
Ark and Olive Academy is a licensed child care center in Vernon, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 29, 2026, for up to 47 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ark and Olive Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wilbarger County has a median price of $130 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$130
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$122
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$112
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Ark and Olive Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 47 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1819975
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 18, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver had used prohibited punishment by forcefully grabbing/pulling a child by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a previous caregiver had been observed to have had a nicotine vaporizer pen on their person while they were caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was on 7/9/25.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The annual children's products cerfication has not been completed.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There were scissors on the top of the bookshelf towards the front of the shelf accessible to children in the toddler room. There were cleaning supplies found under the sink in a cabinet in the children's bathroom. There was not a lock on the cabinet.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“There was a sleep sack in the crib with a sleeping infant under 12 months of age.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“6 of the 6 personnel files did not have an affidavit in the file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
“The operation is missing a policy for release of children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“The activity plans were not posted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Aug 12, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“It was determined that a child in care walked out of a classroom unsupervised before being found by caregivers in the classroom next door.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
Jul 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The shelves located in the classrooms were a tipping concern.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The surfacing was not adequate in the use zones on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Ark and Olive Academy
Is Ark and Olive Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 29, 2026.
When was Ark and Olive Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ark and Olive Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Ark and Olive Academy care for?
47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ark and Olive Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ark and Olive Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ark and Olive Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 867-5181 to ask.
What is Ark and Olive Academy's phone number?
(940) 867-5181.
Where is Ark and Olive Academy?
2815 Sand Rd, Vernon, TX 76384. The nearest other daycare we list is Wilbarger County Early Head Start CDC, 0.1 miles away.