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State records list 35 cited deficiencies dated January 26, 2024 to May 6, 2026 (6 High, 13 Medium High, 11 Medium, 4 Medium Low, 1 Low risk). Correction status: 5 corrected at inspection, 30 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 35 cited deficiencies for Arka Montessori Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (6 High, 13 Medium High, 11 Medium, 4 Medium Low, 1 Low).
Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-13.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 6 |
| Medium High | 13 |
| Medium | 11 |
| Medium Low | 4 |
| Low | 1 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-05-06 · 746.1205(a)(4) · 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.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-06
2026-05-06 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children files were observed missing the health statements for review during the inspection.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-27
2026-05-06 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review during the inspection.
Correction date recorded: 2026-06-08
2026-05-06 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-06. Correction verified: 2026-05-13.
One teacher from the infant classroom left their classroom leaving a caregiver with 9 infants ages 12-17mo alone during nap time.
2026-05-06 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-08. Correction verified: 2026-06-23.
The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review during the inspection.
2026-05-06 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-27. Correction verified: 2026-06-24.
Two children files were observed missing the health statements for review during the inspection.
2026-05-06 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-06. Correction verified: 2026-05-13.
A child was observed left alone unattended during the inspection.
2025-06-04 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-18. Correction verified: 2025-06-24.
One child in care did not have the health statement on file available for review.
2025-06-04 · 746.1613(a) · 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
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-04. Correction verified: 2025-06-16.
One classroom was observed out of ratio during naptime. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was brought into the classroom.
2025-06-04 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-18. Correction verified: 2025-06-09.
The admission information for two children were not available for review during the inspection.
2025-06-04 · 746.2419(7) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-04. Correction verified: 2025-06-16.
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.
2025-06-04 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-18. Correction verified: 2025-06-06.
One caregiver did not have the proof of high school qualification available for review during the inspection.
2024-08-29 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-05. Correction verified: 2024-09-09.
A new hire staff member did not have the required pre-employement affidavit on file for reviewed.
2024-08-21 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-21. Correction verified: 2024-08-29.
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.
2024-08-21 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-21. Correction verified: 2024-08-29.
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.
2024-08-21 · 746.1003(6) · High
Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When Needed
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-07-16 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-19. Correction verified: 2024-07-18.
Two children did not have the completed admission information for reviewed during the inspection.
2024-07-03 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-30. Correction verified: 2024-08-28.
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.
2024-07-03 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-30. Correction verified: 2024-08-28.
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.
2024-07-03 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-30. Correction verified: 2024-08-28.
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.
2024-06-10 · 746.1013(a)(3) · Medium
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-10. Correction verified: 2024-06-11.
Caregiver in charge did not have access to the required records requested for review during the inspection.
2024-03-13 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-02-26 · 746.2428 · High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-26. Correction verified: 2024-03-13.
One 4 month old was observed sleeping swaddled. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and unswaddled the infant.
2024-02-26 · 746.1329(a) · Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-04. Correction verified: 2024-02-28.
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.
2024-02-22 · 746.1319(b) · Medium
Block certification training include hours and topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-06. Correction verified: 2024-03-25.
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.
2024-02-22 · 746.201(3) · Medium High
Make Provisions for Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-06. Correction verified: 2024-03-25.
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.
2024-02-22 · 746.1003(2) · Medium
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-06. Correction verified: 2024-03-25.
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.
2024-02-22 · 746.1317(c)(3) · Low
Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-06. Correction verified: 2024-04-01.
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.
2024-02-22 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-06. Correction verified: 2024-03-25.
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.
2024-02-22 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-06. Correction verified: 2024-03-25.
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
2024-01-26 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-23. Correction verified: 2024-02-19.
Three employee files were reviewed and observed missing the signed affidavit for employment.
2024-01-26 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-23. Correction verified: 2024-02-26.
The operational policies were reviewed and missing the required information as speciifed in subchapter 746.501.
2024-01-26 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The children in the Toddlers classroom was observed did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed the children hands
2024-01-26 · 746.1329(a) · Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-23. Correction verified: 2024-02-26.
The training certificates from the staff training files were not available for reviewed. It was observed only training records were documented in the file.
2024-01-26 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-23. Correction verified: 2024-02-26.
The training hours for 6 staff members files were observed missing from the total of 24 hours required annually. Two staff members' files did not have the training documents to review.
2024-01-26 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The children from the Toddlers classroom were observed sitting on the floor drinking milk from paper cups during lunch time. This was corrected when staff were made aware and removed the children from the floor.
2024-01-26 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-23. Correction verified: 2024-02-07.
The CPR/FA for the director and two other caregiver was not available for reviewed.
2024-01-26 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Caregiver in the Toddlers classroom was observed did not wash their hands after completed changing diaper for the children. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed their hand during the inspection.
2023-03-10 · 746.1203(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-10. Correction verified: 2023-03-15.
One of the caregivers on the playground with a group a children ages 3-5 stated there were 22 children in care. There were 25 children in care at the time.
2023-03-10 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were only 11 children out of 25 children signed in on the sign in/out sheet the caregivers provided for review of the pre k classroom on the playground. Note: This was discussed with the caregivers and all children were signed in.
2023-02-16 · 746.1609 · Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-16. Correction verified: 2023-03-10.
The Toddlers classroom was determined out of ratio when three caregivers with 20 children ages 18-23 months old with specified age group 23 months old were observed on the playground during the follow up inspection.
2023-02-09 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-23. Correction verified: 2023-03-13.
Five employees personnel files were reviewed and missing the proof of high school or equivalent documentation.
2023-02-09 · 746.1203(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver in the Primary 1 with 3-4 years old did not know the age of the children when being asked during the inspection. This was corrected when a clip board contains children name and age were provided to the caregiver during the inspection.
2023-02-09 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One children from the Primary Classroom was observed not washing their hands after finished using the toilet.
2023-02-09 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-02. Correction verified: 2023-03-14.
One employee file did not have the annual training certificates available for reviewed during the inspection.
2023-02-09 · 746.801(10) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-09. Correction verified: 2023-03-06.
The Safety Emergency documentation was reviewed and missing the documentaion for the month of January 2023 for Fire Extinguisher, smoke detector and CO2 detector.
2023-02-09 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The CPSC form was observed has not been certified during the inspection. This was corrected when the form was certified by the director during the inspection.
2023-02-09 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-09. Correction verified: 2023-03-03.
The immunization records for three children were not available for review during the inspection.
2023-02-09 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-09. Correction verified: 2023-02-16.
Two children from the Primary classroom were observed entered the building to use the bathroom without being unsupervised during the inspection.
2023-02-09 · 746.1329(a) · Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-02. Correction verified: 2023-02-20.
The training documentation for nine employees file was observed not in a original certification form.
2022-03-16 · 746.2405(5) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-20. Correction verified: 2022-04-18.
There were toys avaiable for the Infant Classroom observed during the inspection.
2022-03-16 · 746.401(8) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-20. Correction verified: 2022-04-18.
Required telephone numbers was observed missing during the inspection.
2022-03-16 · 746.2505(1) · Medium High
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-20. Correction verified: 2022-04-18.
There were no furnitures, toys, and nap equipment available for the Toddlers Classroom.
2022-03-16 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-20. Correction verified: 2022-04-18.
List of current employees was observed missing during the inspection.
2022-03-16 · 746.401(3) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-20. Correction verified: 2022-04-18.
The Keeping Children Safe posting was observed missing during the inspection.
2022-03-16 · 746.3701(3) · Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-20. Correction verified: 2022-04-18.
The AC units located on the side of the building were observed uncovered during the inspection.
2022-03-16 · 746.401(4) · Medium High
Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-20. Correction verified: 2022-04-18.
The Evacuation diagram posting for each classrooms was observed missing during the inspection.
2022-03-16 · 746.2405(2) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-20. Correction verified: 2022-04-18.
There were no cribs avaialble for the Infants Classroom.
2022-03-16 · 746.2705 · Medium
School-age Furnishings and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-20. Correction verified: 2022-04-18.
Age appropriate furniture, nap equipment for school age children were observed not available during the inspection.
2022-03-16 · 746.2405(1) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-20. Correction verified: 2022-04-18.
Infant Classroom was observed missing at least one adult size rocker/chair for the infant care area.
2022-01-25 · 745.651(1) · Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-01-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One employee background check status were not inactivated after their last day of employment. This was corrected, the employee BGC was inactivated during the inspection.
2022-01-25 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-08. Correction verified: 2022-02-11.
The Fire Drill for the month of December was observed not documented properly.
2022-01-25 · 746.1301(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-15. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.
The CPR/FA for one employee was not available for review during inspection. The employee was observed having unsupervised access to children in care.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=490088
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