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Noah's Ark Early Development Center

11270 FM 1641, Forney, TX 751264.5· 78 reviews
licensed capacity
247
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2025
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About Noah's Ark Early Development Center

Noah's Ark Early Development Center is a licensed child care center in Forney, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 4, 2025, for up to 247 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 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 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

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
247 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity247 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Noah's Ark Early Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kaufman 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.
Kaufman 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 Noah's Ark Early Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
247 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1811459
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 17 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 30, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “One caregiver did not display good judgment when she had an alcoholic beverage in her belongings.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025

  4. Apr 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “One caregiver did not display good judgment when she had an alcoholic beverage in her belongings.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025

  5. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 26, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4607(b)(1) - Maximum Height - Under Age 2

      “The maximum height of the wooden play structure on the creepers playground exceeded 32 inches. The highest height of that designated play equipment was 4ft 8in.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear

      “The use zone for the swings on the three's and schooler's playground did not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the protective surfacing.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4607(b)(2) - Maximum Height - Under Age 5

      “The maximum height of the play structure on the three year old playground exceeded five feet. The highest height of the play structure was 5ft 5in.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less

      “The use zone in front of the exit of the slide on the creeper did not have at least six feet of use zone. The exit of the school age slide on the side of the play structure did not have at least six feet of use zone.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4811(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear

      “The use zone for the front and rear of the bucket swings on the creepers playground was not at least two times the vertical distance from the swing beam to the top of the swing sitting surface.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4809(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Tire Swings - All Directions

      “The use zone of the tire swing on the three's playground did not extend 9 feet 6 inches in all directions.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

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 Noah's Ark Early Development Center

Is Noah's Ark Early Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 4, 2025.

When was Noah's Ark Early Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Noah's Ark Early Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 17 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 Early Development Center care for?

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

Does Noah's Ark Early Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Noah's Ark Early Development 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 Noah's Ark Early Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 564-0488 to ask.

What is Noah's Ark Early Development Center's phone number?

(972) 564-0488.

Where is Noah's Ark Early Development Center?

11270 FM 1641, Forney, TX 75126. The nearest other daycare we list is Smart Start Montessori School, 0.4 miles away.

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