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Licensed center · Richardson, TX

Kids Montessori Academy, LLC

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
  • Capacity 121
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care

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1521 E Arapaho Rd
Richardson, TX 75081 Map and directions
Hours
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
121 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
Not mapped

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
ThursdayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 121 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips

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1521 E Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75081 · Dallas County · 29 licensed daycares in 75081

Capacity rank 7 of 29 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 8 in 75081

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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
1717792
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
August 2021
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

17 inspections on record, most recent Jan 6, 2026. 9 of 26 visits and reports cited a standard. 9 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Jan 6, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      The playground needs more surfacing.

      Corrected Mar 16, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 21, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 22, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Mar 27, 2025Inspection1 standard 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

      One employee did not have CPR and First Aid Training.

      Corrected Apr 3, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • May 20, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 18, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.2805(10)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      Toddlers are being placed in highchairs if they are biting. The highchairs were removed from the classroom.

      Corrected Apr 19, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Dec 19, 2023Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that an employee at the operation did not use good judgment when a child was grabbed by the arm.

      Corrected Jan 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Jul 10, 2023Inspection5 standards cited
    • 746.4907(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      The loose fill on the play ground was not maintained to the proper depth of nine inches for structures over five feet. The operation emailed pictures of the loose fill at the appropriate depth.

      Corrected Jul 31, 2023

    • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      Several employees did not have current CPR training.

      Corrected Jul 31, 2023

    • 746.5401Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      The operation did not have a gas leak test on file. The operation emailed gas report.

      Corrected Jul 31, 2023

    • 746.907(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Personnel Record Storage - Training Records

      Several employees including the director did not have current annual training records. The operation emailed all necessary training for caregivers.

      Corrected Jul 31, 2023

    • 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      Transportation training was unavailable for the bus driver. The operation emailed training verification for bus drivers.

      Corrected Jul 31, 2023

  • Feb 17, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

16 standards cited across 17 inspections, most recently Jan 6, 2026. All 16 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High425%
  • Medium High850%
  • Medium319%
  • Medium Low16%
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
13 of 17 shown
Corrected at the visit
1 of 16 findings, 15 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jan 6, 2026

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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