Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas
4225 Pine Ave, Waco, TX
Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out
- licensed capacity
- 109
- open each week
- 4 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out
Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 18, 1986, for up to 109 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Tuesday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-based
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 109 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to five years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Central Christian Church) |
| Curriculum | The Active Learning Series (Dale Seymour Publications); Children's Learning Institute (CLI Engage) objectives |
| Daily life | Extended care: Morning extended care begins at 7:30 a.m. and afternoon extended care ends at 4:00 p.m. |
| Licensed capacity | 109 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $134 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$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 109 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #188226
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Several mats were not labeled with the children's names.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One caregiver was missing 11 hours of training for the 2024 to 2025 training year, and two other caregivers were missing several of the required training topics.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“One of the classrooms did not have a schedule or lesson plan posted.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infants who were still on formula or breastmilk had feeding instructions that had not been updated since February.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“There were no playground checklists for this year available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There were no fire drills or checks of the smoke detectors and fire extinguishers recorded for this year. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the smoke detectors and fire extinguishers were checked.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“There was medication stored at the operation for a child who no longer attends.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The children had only graham crackers and water for afternoon snack.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“There was a slide and a swing on the infant playground that did not have any loose-fill or surfacing in the use zones. This was corrected when the equipment was removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Out of six staff files reviewed, all of the caregivers were missing training in emergency preparedness and five of them were missing training in communicable diseases, food allergies, building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of eight staff files reviewed, one did not have proof of education or a statement that she had attended orientation with an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“Childcare Weather Watch charts and information on abuse and neglect were posted in the classrooms; however, the parent handbook was missing policies for preventing and responding to abuse and neglect, the DFPS website and abuse/neglect hotline, criteria for when weather is too extreme for children to play outside, and a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather does not permit outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
- Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“It was found that the director was missing 19 out of the required 30 annual tranings hours.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“A caregiver responsible for infants did not have the required annual safe sleep trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
- Sep 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the investigation it was found that a caregiver was thumping some of the children as a form of correcting their behavior. Caregiver was let go and is no longer present at the preschool. Incident was self reported and appropriate forms of discipline were observed at the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“During the inspection a caregiver washed hands in a sink that was being utilized for cleaning bottles. This was corrected during the inspection by the bottles being removed and the sink sanitized.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2022
Show 2 earlier visits
- Oct 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 20, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that the playground pea gravel was raked into a high pile that gave a child in care accessibility to a fence that the allowed the child's head to become entrapped between the bars. This was corrected during the inspection by the director distributing the pea gravel throughout the playground for a level height.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out
Is Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 18, 1986.
When was Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out care for?
109, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out's hours?
Tuesday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 776-6310 to ask.
What is Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out's phone number?
(254) 776-6310.
Where is Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out?
4901 Lake Shore Dr, Waco, TX 76710. The nearest other daycare we list is Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas, 0.8 miles away.