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Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten

1709 Highway 50, Commerce, TX 754285.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
66
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
1986
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About Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten

Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Commerce, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 12, 1986, for up to 66 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks-5 years and after school care
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
66 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday through Friday from 6:45am to 5:45pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks-5 years and after school care
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (First United Methodist Church)
Daily lifePotty training: Toddlers 2 class (24-36 months) working on potty training
Licensed capacity66 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hunt 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.
Hunt 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 Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
66 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#59202
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 8, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2

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. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 7, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding

      “A caregiver did not ensure that the discipline was appropriate to the child’s level of understanding. The caregiver hit a child on the hand. The caregiver also pulled the child across the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “A caregiver hit and pulled a child by the arm. The caregiver pulled the child across the classroom as a form of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024

  6. Feb 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding

      “A caregiver did not ensure that the discipline was appropriate to the child’s level of understanding. The caregiver hit a child on the hand. The caregiver also pulled the child across the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “A caregiver hit and pulled a child by the arm. The caregiver pulled the child across the classroom as a form of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024

  7. Dec 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 13, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “The operation did not report a communicable illness to licensing within two days.”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “Five children were not strap in a high chair.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten

Is Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 12, 1986.

When was Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 8, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 8 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 Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten care for?

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

Does Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 246-5650 to ask.

What is Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten's phone number?

(903) 246-5650.

Where is Little Ark Nursery and Pre Kindergarten?

1709 Highway 50, Commerce, TX 75428.

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