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1551 Prestwick Holw, Mckinney, TX
The Arks Learning Adventures
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About The Arks Learning Adventures
The Arks Learning Adventures is a licensed group home daycare in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 27, 2023, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 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
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Arks Learning Adventures has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Collin County has a median price of $167 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for The Arks Learning Adventures
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1752798
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 6, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Transportation 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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Mar 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
“The provider is lacking 18 annual clock hours from 4/23/2024 to 4/23/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
“There was no documentation in two of the children's records reviewed of acknowledgment that parents received operational polices.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
“The provider does not have training hours for the substitute caregiver available at the home for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“The documentation of the provider's dog's vaccination records was expired on 3/28/2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“The name and telephone number of the school the school-aged child attends was missing in one of the children files reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
747.1107(5) - Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
“The Provider's Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training certificate was expired on 3/25/2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
747.1209(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver -pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
“The substitute caregiver's pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certificate was expired on 3/25/2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
747.605(9) - Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission
“Parent's permission for field trips was missing in two of the children's records reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
- Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
747.5337(a)(3) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date and Staff Name conducting Testing and Installation
“CO detector test dates were not available. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the provider documented the date the CO detector was checked”
Corrected during the visit
747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The provider has not conducted a fire extinguisher check in January 2023. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the provider check the fire extinguisher during the inspection and recorded todays date.”
Corrected during the visit
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“Smoke detector test dates were not available. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the provider documented the date detectors were checked.”
Corrected during the visit
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A fire drill has not been conducted in January 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023
Jan 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Four children did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2023
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children did not have immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2023
- Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 28, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Caregiver has a torn non absorbent diaper changing mat.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
“Caregivers first aid kit is missing adhesive tape, guide, scissors, thermometer, tweezers, and gloves.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
“The caregiver does not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
“Caregiver does not have a smoke detector in one of the activity areas.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
747.5101 - Fire- Extinguishing System
“Caregiver does not have a fire extinguisher.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
Show 2 earlier visits
- Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
“Regular care was being provided to more than 7 unrelated children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Arks Learning Adventures
Is The Arks Learning Adventures licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 27, 2023.
When was The Arks Learning Adventures last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Arks Learning Adventures had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 The Arks Learning Adventures care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Arks Learning Adventures accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Arks Learning Adventures' 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 The Arks Learning Adventures cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (816) 882-5821 to ask.
What is The Arks Learning Adventures' phone number?
(816) 882-5821.
Where is The Arks Learning Adventures?
McKinney, TX 75071. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.