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Noah's Ark Daycare

903 Cantu Rd, Del Rio, TX 788403.1· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
76
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$130
year first permitted
2003

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About Noah's Ark Daycare

Noah's Ark Daycare is a licensed child care center in Del Rio, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 29, 2003, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
76 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity76 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Noah's Ark Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Val Verde County has a median price of $130 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.
Val Verde County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$130
Home daycare$120

Toddler

Center$124
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$122
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$112

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 Noah's Ark Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
76 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2003
License number
#830017
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 21, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “The center was cited for a caregiver inappropriately seating a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024

  6. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 21, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward

      “A caregiver was giving a child food as a reward.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024

  8. Apr 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “2 of the 6 children did not have an emergency care facility address or phone number in records on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(13)(B)(iii) - Required Admission Information - Potential complications

      “3 of 6 children did not have information in regards to special care needs filled out on their admission form.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “3 children were sleeping on different cots that were not assigned to them in accordance with the number chart on wall for cots. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver moved children to assigned cots.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “3 of 6 children did not have required immuzations on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “A screen was on with a moving objects while children were sleeping in one room. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the screen.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Aug 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “A 15 month old infant was combined with a 10 year old child in a classroom for naptime and there were a total of 35 children in the entire daycare.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. May 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 23, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “A caregiver was left alone with 27 children between the ages of toddler to school-age children. The max amount of children one caregiver can have is 26 children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2023

  3. May 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “A toddler classroom has 1 caregiver present with 11 children with an age gorup of 18-23 months. This was corrected during the inspection when 2 children were moved to another room.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “8 children's files were reviewed, 1 file was missing current shot records.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2023

  4. Jun 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1013(a)(2) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities

      “Person in charge was unable to get files to be reviewed during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

      “A classroom during naptime had been reduced by half, but there was no other caregiver available in the building. Corrected at inspection: Caregiver came back from lunch and the ratio was corrected.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 28, 2022VisitNo 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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Questions about Noah's Ark Daycare

Is Noah's Ark Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 29, 2003.

When was Noah's Ark Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Noah's Ark Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Noah's Ark Daycare care for?

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

Does Noah's Ark Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Noah's Ark Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Noah's Ark Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 775-3219 to ask.

What is Noah's Ark Daycare's phone number?

(830) 775-3219.

Where is Noah's Ark Daycare?

903 Cantu Rd, Del Rio, TX 78840. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Express Center LLC #1, 0.5 miles away.

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