Arka Montessori Academy

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 151 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1005606

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

January 2010

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

Yes

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

19 inspections on record, most recent May 13, 2026. 16 of 22 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• May 13, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• May 6, 2026Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    A child was observed left alone unattended during the inspection.

    Corrected May 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review during the inspection.

    Corrected Jun 8, 2026

  • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    Two children files were observed missing the health statements for review during the inspection.

    Corrected May 27, 2026

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    One teacher from the infant classroom left their classroom leaving a caregiver with 9 infants ages 12-17mo alone during nap time.

    Corrected May 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 4, 2025Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    One child in care did not have the health statement on file available for review.

    Corrected Jun 18, 2025

  • 746.2419(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

    A child was observed sleeping with a bottle in the crib during nap time. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and removed the bottle during the inspection.

    Corrected Jun 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

    One caregiver did not have the proof of high school qualification available for review during the inspection.

    Corrected Jun 18, 2025

  • 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Admission Information

    The admission information for two children were not available for review during the inspection.

    Corrected Jun 18, 2025

  • 746.1613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

    One classroom was observed out of ratio during naptime. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was brought into the classroom.

    Corrected Jun 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 29, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

    A new hire staff member did not have the required pre-employement affidavit on file for reviewed.

    Corrected Sep 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 21, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    Supervision was not maintained when a caregiver from the 3-4yo classroom walked to the infant classroom to replace the director leaving the children unattended during naptime.

    Corrected Aug 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    The 3-4yo classroom was observed being out of ratio when there were 20 children with specified age group 4yo with one caregiver during naptime.

    Corrected Aug 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1003(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When Needed

    The operation did not have any substitute caregiver to ensure the ratio of the caregiver and children are being maintained. Additional caregiver was called during the inspection.

    Corrected Aug 21, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Aug 13, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 16, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Admission Information

    Two children did not have the completed admission information for reviewed during the inspection.

    Corrected Jul 19, 2024

• Jul 3, 2024Self-reported incident3 standards cited

  • 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the staff member did not have the current first aid certification for review during an inspection while in charge alone in a classroom with the children in care.

    Corrected Jul 30, 2024

  • 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

    Based on the information obtained from the investigation, a staff member did not have the current CPR certification for review during an inspection while in charge alone in a classroom with the children in care.

    Corrected Jul 30, 2024

  • 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the staff member who regularly presented and assisted/left in charge of the classroom with children did not have the completed personnel and training qualifications to be a caregiver at the operation.

    Corrected Jul 30, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 10, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1013(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

    Caregiver in charge did not have access to the required records requested for review during the inspection.

    Corrected Jun 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 13, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    A caregiver in 20-24mo classroom was observed using their personal cellphone while supervising 9 children during naptime. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and removed the cellphone.

    Corrected Mar 13, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Feb 26, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.1329(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

    A follow up insepction was completed, this standard was reviewed and recited. The training certificates from the staff training files were not valid as it was missing the date of the training given.

    Corrected Mar 4, 2024

  • 746.2428Texas HHSC risk level: High

    No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

    One 4 month old was observed sleeping swaddled. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and unswaddled the infant.

    Corrected Feb 26, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 22, 2024Self-reported incident6 standards cited

  • 746.801(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

    Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the attendance record for the director of the operation was not available for review during the investigation.

    Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.201(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Make Provisions for Training

    Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and is determined that the operation did not provide opportunities for staff to complete appropriate training based on the requirements from the Minimum Standards.

    Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1003(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

    Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and was determined not compliant when the caregivers at the operation did not have a complete understanding of the Minimum Standards to ensure children are being cared for appropriately.

    Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1317(c)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool

    Based on the information obtained from the investigation, The certifications of training given by the director were reviewed and determined not compliant when there was no training assessment documentation completed by the staff members for review during the investigation.

    Corrected Mar 6, 2024

  • 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and there is sufficient evidence to show training hours provided by the director were not documented truthfully and the information provided during the training information given by the director did not meet the requirements of the Minimum Standards. Training certificates provided documented 10 clock hours of training completed in one day when this did not occur

    Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1319(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Block certification training include hours and topics

    Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is determined the operation is not compliant when the certification of training given by the director did not address the clock hours for each training topic given on a certain date.

    Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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