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5432 Basswood Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Little Ark Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 226
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Little Ark Care Center
Little Ark Care Center is a licensed child care center in Watauga, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 6, 2025, for up to 226 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 226 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 226 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Ark Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for Little Ark Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 226 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1814635
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A four-year-old child was combined with 15?17-month-old infants. This was corrected during the inspection when the 4-year-old was moved out of the older infant room after naptime.”
Corrected during the visit
May 12, 2026Visit2 rules 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
“A caregiver did not immediately intervene when an altercation occurred between children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Through evidence unrelated to incident, the operation used wall sits and running laps to discipline children's behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026
- May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 4, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
“The operation did not update the child's food preference in the admission information.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
May 1, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“An injured child who received medical treatment was not reported to licensing within the two-day required period after the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
Apr 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“One medication was expired.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One immunization record was not current.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“9 Staff files were reviewed and all were missing the required Form 2985 Affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
Sep 11, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“Based on information obtained through investigation a caregiver was assigned to a classroom without being trained on the requirements for a child with special care needs.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
Show 2 earlier visits
Jul 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“At the time of the inspection 1 child, with a noted food allergy on their enrollment form, did not have an allergy action plan from their physician on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
- May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Ark Care Center
Is Little Ark Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 6, 2025.
When was Little Ark Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Ark Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 8 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Little Ark Care Center care for?
226, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Ark Care Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Ark Care Center'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 Little Ark Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (682) 999-6132 to ask.
What is Little Ark Care Center's phone number?
(682) 999-6132.
Where is Little Ark Care Center?
7200 Denton Hwy, Watauga, TX 76148. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Parkwood Hill, 0.2 miles away.