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323 Kirksey St, Waxahachie, TX
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Ark of Friendship
- licensed capacity
- 170
- open each week
- 4 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Ark of Friendship
Ark of Friendship is a licensed child care center in Waxahachie, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 3, 2015, for up to 170 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ask when you call: rates, 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
- 170 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 170 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ark of Friendship has not listed its tuition. 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Ark of Friendship
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 170 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1561418
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“Operation did not report outbreak of communicable illness within 2 days of notification.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ark of Friendship
Is Ark of Friendship licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 3, 2015.
When was Ark of Friendship last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ark of Friendship had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 of Friendship care for?
170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ark of Friendship accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ark of Friendship's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ark of Friendship cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 937-1678 to ask.
What is Ark of Friendship's phone number?
(972) 937-1678.
Where is Ark of Friendship?
1116 Brown St, Waxahachie, TX 75165. The nearest other daycare we list is First Christian Day School, 0.2 miles away.