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The Arc Child Care

3115 Buchanan St, Wichita Falls, TX 76308 · Wichita County
Accepts child care subsidies

The Arc Child Care is a licensed child care center in Wichita Falls, TX, licensed for up to 25 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 5 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 5). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 40% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #29 of 33 centers in Wichita Falls and better than 41% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 41%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#29 of 33 centers in Wichita Falls
0High risk
3Medium High risk
1Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
5 citations from 5 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 20, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJun 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety2
Records & paperwork2
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 18, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
During this inspection it was found that a fire drill had not been documented as being completed monthly since May of 2025. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was completed.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 18, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
During this monitoring inspection a few outlets were missing safety covers. This was corrected at inspection when they were properly installed.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 20, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the "Employees Who Left Employment in 2025" data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2026
MediumJul 7, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
While inspecting personnel records, it was found that a caregiver's file was missing their high school diploma.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2023
Medium HighOct 11, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Medication Records §746.801(7)
Based on findings obtained during the course of the abuse/neglect investigation, information was obtained showing that the operation was not using a medication log to show how/when/ and what medications were brought to the day care daily. They also had no report to indicate when, where, how, or dosage of medications as they were given to children.
Correction verified Dec 28, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity25 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten, School
Hours02:30 PM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 28, 2009
DirectorCrystal Ruth
Phone9406922303
State operation #976126

Common questions

Does The Arc Child Care take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are The Arc Child Care’s hours?

2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does The Arc Child Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Arc Child Care cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Arc Child Care for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Texas area, which includes Wichita Falls, is $26.20 a day for 3-year-olds and $24.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has The Arc Child Care had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 5 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does The Arc Child Care compare with other daycares in Wichita Falls?

It is #29 of 33 centers in Wichita Falls by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 41% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Arc Child Care last inspected?

May 18, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 976126 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.