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Ardent Academy

118 S State Highway 342, Red Oak, TX 75154 · Ellis County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Ardent Academy is a licensed child care center in Red Oak, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (3 of 8). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 13 centers in Red Oak and better than 59% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 59%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#9 of 13 centers in Red Oak
6High risk
0Medium High risk
1Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 17 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 4, 2026 · Assessment · no citationJan 16, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJun 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision3
Records & paperwork2
Health & medication1
Staff ratios1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 27, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - According to Label Directions §746.3805(a)(1)
At the time of inspection, medicaiton administrating documentation did not include name of medication, date, time, and amount of medication given and full name of employee administering medicaiton.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 16, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2026
HighSep 8, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Based on the DFPS investigation, the operation had an employee transporting children before have a background check completed.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
HighSep 8, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended §746.5605(4)
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a 6-year-old child left unattended on a vehicle while in care of the operation.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
HighSep 8, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
Based on the DFPS investigation, the investigator determined that the vehicle used to transport children did not have an electric child safety system.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
HighSep 8, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a 6-year-old child was neglected when left on the vehicle unsupervised.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
HighSep 8, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was revealed that a 6 year old child was not appropriately supervised when she was left alone on a vehicle
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
MediumOct 24, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
The operation did not notify licensing that the operation was making structural changes to the approved napping space. This was corrected at inspection when standard 746.301 was read to the caregiver in charge.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 19, 2022
DirectorTarrin Thompson
Phone4698209529
State operation #1741941

Common questions

Does Ardent Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Ardent Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Ardent Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Ardent Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 27, 2026: “Administering Medication - According to Label Directions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Ardent Academy compare with other daycares in Red Oak?

It is #9 of 13 centers in Red Oak by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 59% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Ardent Academy last inspected?

May 27, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near 75154

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1741941 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.