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505 Lamar Ave, Paris, TX
Little Ark Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $121
- year first permitted
- 2001
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About
About Little Ark Learning Center
Little Ark Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Paris, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 10, 2001, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Ark Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lamar County has a median price of $121 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$121
Home daycare$111
Toddler
Center$114
Home daycare$106
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$105
School age
Center$107
Home daycare$101
State record
Inspection reports for Little Ark Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2001
- License number
- #551319
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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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- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The operation only served one component out of the two required components for snack from the USDA Meal and Snack Patterns.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.4101(a) - Release of Children
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that child was released to non-authorized person and was returned to the operation after it was discovered by another family member.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
- Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Oct 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 29, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not self-report to Child Care Regulation when a staff member tested positive for COVID.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not notify all parents of children enrolled in writing when a staff member tested positive for COVID. This was corrected at inspection as the operation posted a note on the door to notify all parents of children enrolled.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
- Jan 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 23, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“This standard was reviewed on 12/23/2021 as a follow-up to a previous inspection and found deficient. The loose fill is not being maintained at 6 inches in the entire perimeter of the use zone area of the equipment on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2022
Dec 3, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill is not being maintained at the proper depth of 6 inches around the equipment with the two slides closest to the front of th eoperation that is on the large playground.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2021
Oct 27, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill on the two playgrounds is not being maintained at the proper depth of 6 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Ark Learning Center
Is Little Ark Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 10, 2001.
When was Little Ark Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Ark Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Learning Center care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Ark Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Ark Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Ark Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 739-9901 to ask.
What is Little Ark Learning Center's phone number?
(903) 739-9901.
Where is Little Ark Learning Center?
322 Lamar Ave, Paris, TX 75460. The nearest other daycare we list is REACH Center, 0.1 miles away.