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Ark and Olive Academy

2815 Sand Rd, Vernon, TX 76384 · Wilbarger County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Ark and Olive Academy is a licensed child care center in Vernon, TX, licensed for up to 47 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 12). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 7 centers in Vernon and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#6 of 7 centers in Vernon
5High risk
3Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 10 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Records & paperwork2
Caregiver conduct1
Other standards1
Sleep safety1
Staff ratios1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 18, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver had used prohibited punishment by forcefully grabbing/pulling a child by the arm.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2026
HighAug 18, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers §746.3703(d)
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a previous caregiver had been observed to have had a nicotine vaporizer pen on their person while they were caring for children.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2026
HighJul 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was on 7/9/25.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2026
MediumJul 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The annual children's products cerfication has not been completed.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2026
HighOct 23, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
There was a sleep sack in the crib with a sleeping infant under 12 months of age.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There were scissors on the top of the bookshelf towards the front of the shelf accessible to children in the toddler room. There were cleaning supplies found under the sink in a cabinet in the children's bathroom. There was not a lock on the cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 9, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Release of Children §746.501(a)(2)
The operation is missing a policy for release of children.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
Medium LowSep 9, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
6 of the 6 personnel files did not have an affidavit in the file.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
MediumSep 9, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center §746.401(5)
The activity plans were not posted.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2025
HighAug 12, 2025Found 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)
It was determined that a child in care walked out of a classroom unsupervised before being found by caregivers in the classroom next door.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2025
Medium HighJul 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The surfacing was not adequate in the use zones on the playground.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2025
Medium HighJul 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The shelves located in the classrooms were a tipping concern.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity47 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 29, 2026
DirectorCheyanne Nava
Phone9408675181
State operation #1819975

Common questions

Does Ark and Olive Academy take infants?

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

What are Ark and Olive Academy’s hours?

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Ark and Olive Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Ark and Olive Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Ark and Olive Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Texas area, which includes Vernon, is $28.00 a day for infants, $27.00 a day for toddlers and $26.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Ark and Olive Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 18, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Ark and Olive Academy compare with other daycares in Vernon?

It is #6 of 7 centers in Vernon by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Ark and Olive Academy last inspected?

Sep 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1819975 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.