The Montessori Academy (Tma)
3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
12 critical, 12 serious findings across 108 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Sep 23, 2025.
60 inspections · 48 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Part-time careListed
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- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedListed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Licensed capacity: 334 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Accredited,Part Time Care
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- Meals providedNot listed
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- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedListed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
12 critical, 12 serious findings across 108 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Sep 23, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
6 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.3803(b) (4 visits); 746.3805(b)(1) (4 visits); 746.3701 (4 visits); 746.3407(12) (4 visits); 746.305(a)(6) (4 visits); 746.201(1) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Aug 25, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
159 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
During today s inspection, there were 2 children s medications that were expired in June 2026.
State verification published Aug 25, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Aug 25, 2026 to Aug 25, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 25, 2026 inspection
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- Aug 25, 2026 inspection
- Aug 11, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
During today s inspection, there were 2 children s medications that were expired in June 2026.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
During today's inspection, several children s medications were not in the regional box.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Aug 11, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
During today's inspection, several children s medications were not in the regional box.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
During today s inspection, there were 2 children s medications that were expired in June 2026.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(b).
- Aug 11, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
During today's inspection, several children s medications were not in the regional box.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
During today s inspection, there were 2 children s medications that were expired in June 2026.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(b).
- Aug 11, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
During today s inspection, there were 2 children s medications that were expired in June 2026.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
During today's inspection, several children s medications were not in the regional box.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Jan 20, 2026 to Mar 25, 20268 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Jan 20, 2026 complaint investigation
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- 2025
- Oct 31, 2025 to Dec 11, 20258 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Oct 31, 2025 self-reported incident
- Oct 31, 2025 self-reported incident
- Oct 31, 2025 self-reported incident
- Oct 31, 2025 self-reported incident
- Oct 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The operation did not ensure that the area was free from all possible hazards.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Oct 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The operation did not ensure that the area was free from all possible hazards.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Oct 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The operation did not ensure that the area was free from all possible hazards.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Oct 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The operation did not ensure that the area was free from all possible hazards.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Sep 25, 2025 to Oct 10, 20258 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Oct 10, 2025 inspection
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- Oct 10, 2025 inspection
- Oct 8, 2025 self-reported incident
- Oct 8, 2025 self-reported incident
- Oct 8, 2025 self-reported incident
- Oct 8, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
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- Sep 23, 2025Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
The operation did not ensure that a cleaning product was properly stored and out of reach of children.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Sep 23, 2025Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
The operation did not ensure that a cleaning product was properly stored and out of reach of children.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Sep 23, 2025Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
The operation did not ensure that a cleaning product was properly stored and out of reach of children.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Sep 23, 2025Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
The operation did not ensure that a cleaning product was properly stored and out of reach of children.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Feb 7, 2025 to Jul 25, 202516 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Jul 24, 2025 self-reported incident
- Jul 24, 2025 self-reported incident
- Jul 24, 2025 self-reported incident
- Jul 24, 2025 self-reported incident
- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 2, 2025 self-reported incident
- Apr 2, 2025 self-reported incident
- Apr 2, 2025 self-reported incident
- Apr 2, 2025 self-reported incident
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- Feb 6, 2025Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation was aware of a situation that placed a child at risk for harm and did not report.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- Feb 6, 2025Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation was aware of a situation that placed a child at risk for harm and did not report.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- Feb 6, 2025Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation was aware of a situation that placed a child at risk for harm and did not report.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- Feb 6, 2025Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation was aware of a situation that placed a child at risk for harm and did not report.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- Jan 23, 2025 to Jan 23, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2024
- May 24, 2024 to Nov 14, 20244 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- May 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The school did not follow their own policy to administer a topical medication when needed.
Correction verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- May 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The school did not follow their own policy to administer a topical medication when needed.
Correction verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- May 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The school did not follow their own policy to administer a topical medication when needed.
Correction verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- May 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The school did not follow their own policy to administer a topical medication when needed.
Correction verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- Feb 28, 2024 to Mar 1, 20244 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Mar 1, 2024 inspection
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- Feb 28, 2024 complaint investigation
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- 2023
- Nov 3, 2023 to Nov 3, 20234 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Nov 3, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Nov 3, 2023 complaint investigation
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- May 10, 2023 to Jul 19, 202316 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Jul 17, 2023 self-reported incident
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- May 15, 2023 self-reported incident
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- May 15, 2023 self-reported incident
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- May 8, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on interview with caregivers and parent. Child was given a wrong bottle of milk. Caregiver did not check the label prior giving it to the child.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- May 8, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on interview with caregivers and parent. Child was given a wrong bottle of milk. Caregiver did not check the label prior giving it to the child.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- May 8, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on interview with caregivers and parent. Child was given a wrong bottle of milk. Caregiver did not check the label prior giving it to the child.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- May 8, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on interview with caregivers and parent. Child was given a wrong bottle of milk. Caregiver did not check the label prior giving it to the child.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 2022
- Jul 18, 2022 to Nov 15, 202212 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Nov 15, 2022 inspection
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- Nov 15, 2022 inspection
- Nov 11, 2022 self-reported incident
- Nov 11, 2022 self-reported incident
- Nov 11, 2022 self-reported incident
- Nov 11, 2022 self-reported incident
- Nov 11, 2022 self-reported incident
- Nov 11, 2022 self-reported incident
- Nov 11, 2022 self-reported incident
- Nov 11, 2022 self-reported incident
- Aug 19, 2022 inspection
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- 2021
- Aug 18, 2021 to Aug 18, 20213 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 18, 2021 self-reported incident
- Aug 18, 2021 self-reported incident
- Aug 18, 2021 self-reported incident
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Mar 9, 2009
- Capacity
- 334 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Tarrant
- Website
- www.tmaonline.org
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Contact & location
3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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