Noahs Ark Early Education Center
LUFKIN, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address1500 W FRANK AVE LUFKIN TX- 75904 3314
CityLUFKIN, TX
CountyANGELINA
Phone9366322249
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity131
SubsidiesY
License dateApril 24, 1992
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High9
- Medium4
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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1500 W FRANK AVE LUFKIN TX- 75904 3314, LUFKIN, TX
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/23/2026
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 746.3031/23/2026
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the operation during the previous calendar year by January 15th, 2026 as required.
Corrected 1/23/2026
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 746.3031/22/2025
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected 1/23/2025
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.340710/2/2024
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There was a trash can without a lid that had diapers in it.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 746.242110/2/2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were two infant feeding instructions that were expired. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.
Corrected 10/4/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.350310/2/2024
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the 19-24 month old room had a couple of tears. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 746.490710/2/2024
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The playground did not have the proper amount of loose fill. The Director is going to correct this by getting the proper amount of loose fill installed. The Director is going to up supervision until the loose fill is installed.
Corrected 10/9/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,439/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: LUFKIN, ANGELINA County
- Capacity: 131
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 34
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