Little Ark Learning Center
322 Lamar Ave, Paris, TX
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Bluebonnet Montessori of Paris is a licensed child care center in Paris, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 22, 2023, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Bluebonnet Montessori of Paris has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Lamar County has a median price of $114 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
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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746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“The operation did not have attendance records or time sheets for review listing all days and hours worked for the director for the past three months.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Records were not available for review for one volunteer who is not counted in ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked their date of admission. Two children's records lacked the complete address of their designated contact.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operational policies were evaluated and lacked written procedures for for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“During inspection it was determined that the owner is residing at the operation on the weekends which is a violation of Human Resource Code 42.002(7).”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“One caregiver lacked documentation of completion of 24 hour pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children did not have a current health statement. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete. Two children did not have documentation of a current vision and hearing screening.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One caregivers record lacked a copy of their photo ID and a copy of the Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912).”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current health inspection on file for review by Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One caregiver lacked documentation of completion of 16 hours annual training to complete last years annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2025
746.3707(b) - Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
“An employee was observed carrying a handgun in a gun holster on his person while at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
“This standard was reviewed on 2/21/2024 as a follow-up to a previous inspection and found deficient. The playground only has one exit.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
“The playground only has one exit.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's immunization records were observed incomplete.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“The operation did not have documentation of proof of current liability insurance on file for review by Licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
746.3707(b) - Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
“An employee was observed carrying a handgun in a gun holster on his person while at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Two caregivers records lacked documentation of completion of pediatric first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's record's lacked their date of admission. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact. One child's record lacked info regarding whether or not the parents received a copy of the parent handbook. One child's record lacked a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2023
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was observed working in a classroom alone with and in charge of a group of children. This was corrected at inspection as another staff member went into the classroom with the staff member.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
HRC42.048(b) - AP Restrictions on the License (Type of Children, Age Range)
“The operation was providing services to infants at inspection which is not authorized by the permit.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“A soiled diaper/pull up was observed in a trash can inn one of the restrooms that did not have a lid. The soiled diaper/pull up was not in a sealed plastic bag.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver's record lacked documentation of completion of current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“A sampling of personnel records were evaluated. Three employee records lacked their date of hire. Three employee records lacked documentation showing the age qualification. Three employee records lacked a notarized affidavit. Three employee records lacked a copy of their photo ID.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation did not have documentation of a fire drill, carbon monoxide check, smoke detector checks, nor fire extinguisher check for the month of February 2023.[”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2023
746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
“The snack menu did not have documentation for which date it is used.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“One employee did not have documentation of orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first aid kit lacked a thermometer and cotton balls.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked the following: 1) An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram; 2) The emergency telephone number that is on file with us; and 3) How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and us; 4) How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released; and 5) How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022
746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
“The operation did not have written personnel policies, including job descriptions, job responsibilities, and requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022
746.3309(a) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement
“The enrollment agreement did not have the following information nor an addendum containing the following information: 1) Is choosing to provide the child's lunch from home; and (2) Understands the child-care center is not responsible for its nutritional value or for meeting the child's daily food needs during lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a health inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
“The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: 1) Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care center director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the child-care center; 2) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; 3) how parents may access the HHSC website (www.hhs.texas.gov); Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees; 4) water activities; 5) Iinform the parents that: (1) They may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, the program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 22, 2023.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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.
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 505-2071 to ask.
(903) 505-2071.
407 1st St SW, Paris, TX 75460. The nearest other daycare we list is Central Presbyterian Day School, 0.2 miles away.