The Montessori Academy (TMA)
Licensed child-care center in Arlington, TX 76016 · Texas operation #941526
Record summary
2 high-risk · 5 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 13 inspections, 8 investigations and 1 assessment); last inspection Aug 25, 2026.
0 of 5 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016
- Phone
- (817) 274-1548
- Website
- www.tmaonline.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 334 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Mar 9, 2009
- Director
- Tammy Black
- Programs
- Accredited, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Aug 25, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 11, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
State rule 746.3803(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary"
Inspector's note: During today s inspection, there were 2 children s medications that were expired in June 2026.
Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Aug 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Medication must be given from its original container labelled with the child's name.
State rule 746.3805(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date"
Inspector's note: During today's inspection, several children s medications were not in the regional box.
Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Aug 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 25, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 21, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 20, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Dec 11, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 31, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Oct 24, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"
Inspector's note: The operation did not ensure that the area was free from all possible hazards.
Corrected Nov 27, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 10, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 8, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Sep 25, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 23, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.
State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"
Inspector's note: The operation did not ensure that a cleaning product was properly stored and out of reach of children.
Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 25, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 24, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Apr 3, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 2, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Mar 13, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 7, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 6, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.
State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: The operation was aware of a situation that placed a child at risk for harm and did not report.
Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified by the state Mar 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 23, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 14, 2024: Assessment
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 4 visits and 1 citation. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: The Montessori Academy (TMA) on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #941526.
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