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Ark Preschool

1200 E Yellow Jacket Ln, Rockwall, TX 750875.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
175
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$176
year first permitted
2003
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About

About Ark Preschool

Ark Preschool is a licensed child care center in Rockwall, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 9, 2003, for up to 175 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 to 5 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
175 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:15 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:15 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:15 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:15 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 to 5 years old
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (First United Methodist Church of Rockwall), Play-based
CurriculumZoo-phonics, Handwriting Without Tears, Pre-K Math
EnrichmentMusic & Movement, Move & Groove
Staff-to-child ratioTwo-Year-Old 10:2; Three-Year-Old 11:2 (Building A) / 12:2 (Building B); Four & Five Year Old 16:2
StaffAt least one teacher with a teaching certificate or ECE degree in 4s/5s classrooms
Daily lifePotty training: Toilet learning
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1987
Licensed capacity175 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ark Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Rockwall County has a median price of $176 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.
Rockwall 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 Ark Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
175 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2003
License number
#832360
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “One child's medication (epi-pen) expired 11/2024.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • 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

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Two children were unsupervised for approximately one minute while in care at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

  10. Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Feb 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 7, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “The operation did not properly supervised children. One child was left unsupervised in the hallway.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022

  5. Feb 17, 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 Ark Preschool

Is Ark Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 9, 2003.

When was Ark Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ark Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 10 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 Ark Preschool care for?

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

Does Ark Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Ark Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ark Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 771-5501 to ask.

What is Ark Preschool's phone number?

(972) 771-5501.

Where is Ark Preschool?

1200 E Yellow Jacket Ln, Rockwall, TX 75087. The nearest other daycare we list is Rockwall Early Head Start Center, 0.2 miles away.

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