Kiddie Patch Daycare Center
2201 Main St, Teague, TX
Noahs Ark Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 1999
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About
About Noahs Ark Preschool
Noahs Ark Preschool is a licensed child care center in Fairfield, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 22, 1999, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 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
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Noahs Ark Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Freestone 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
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1999
- License number
- #537351
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- 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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- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“One of the caregivers stated that they had fourteen children in their group when they had seventeen. This was corrected during the inspection when the children were counted and we found that there were seventeen children in the group.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 23, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“The operation has medication stored that was no longer used.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not have any recorded fire drills for 2026.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation's last fire inspection report was from 8/7/24.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose-fill at the exit of one of the slides was not six inches deep as it had compacted into dirt.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant had feeding instructions that were last updated on 2/11/26.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant under twelve months old had a stuffed animal hung on the inside of the crib. This was corrected during the inspection when the stuffed animal was removed from the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“The infants did not have a schedule.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
May 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Out of four children's records reviewed, one was missing a health statement and two were missing hearing and vision screening results.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“The operation did not have a menu for the snacks that they serve.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education and statements that she had received copies of the personnel and operational policies and completed orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing procedures for providing inclusive services to children with special needs and the criteria that the operation uses to determine when weather will prohibit outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation did not have a children's product certification form available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that caregivers were not adequately supervising children on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not have a suspension policy in place.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Jun 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There was no recorded fire drill for May. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit the building in less than three minutes.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“Two of the slides of the playground were intended for domestic use only. This was corrected during the inspection when the slides were removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
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Sep 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There was 1 infant that did not have updated feeding instructions on file. The last updated was in beginning of August 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation did not have any documentation of the building grounds checklist completed for the last 2 months.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not have any documentation of fire drills completed for the 2023 year.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
Nov 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“During the inspection the infant feeding schedule was last signed in September 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022
- Feb 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Noahs Ark Preschool
Is Noahs Ark Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 22, 1999.
When was Noahs Ark Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Noahs Ark Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Noahs Ark Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Noahs Ark Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Noahs Ark Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 389-2980 to ask.
What is Noahs Ark Preschool's phone number?
(903) 389-2980.
Where is Noahs Ark Preschool?
201 N Mount St, Fairfield, TX 75840. The nearest other daycare we list is Follow Me Montessori Pre-School, 0.7 miles away.