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King Arthur Montessori Academy

4537 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75010 · Denton County

King Arthur Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Carrollton, TX, licensed for up to 151 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 16). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #46 of 53 centers in Carrollton and better than 15% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 15%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #46 of 53 centers in Carrollton
6High risk
3Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
2Low risk
16 citations from 10 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 3, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundMay 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications5
Sleep safety2
Food & feeding2
Staff ratios2
Building & playground safety2
Other standards1
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 27, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
A cot was observed to be blocking the exit door in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the cot from in front of the door.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 27, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child with an allergy had a plan signed by the parent but not a health care professional.
Correction verified May 5, 2026
LowJul 3, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience §746.1311(f)(2)
Director needs to complete 1 hour of training in management, staff supervision or leadership training.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025
MediumJul 3, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
Director needs to complete emergency preparedness, administering medication, communicable disease, physical premises safety, storing handling and disposal of hazardous materials trainings.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025
Medium HighMay 13, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
An infant's bottles weren't labeled in the refrigerator in the infant room.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 13, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
Parent rights need to be provided to parents.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2025
MediumMay 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
Director needs to complete emergency preparedness, administering medication, communicable disease, physical premises safety, storing handling and disposal of hazardous materials trainings.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
LowMay 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience §746.1311(f)(2)
Director needs to complete 1 hour of training in management, staff supervision or leadership training.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
MediumJun 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
3 out orf 10 employee training records reviewed did not have the required training topics.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2023
HighFeb 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2023
HighJan 24, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher removed the child from the restrictive device.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 24, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
There were 4 employees who were caring for children that did not have a complete background check.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2023
MediumJan 24, 2023InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
A child was not buckled while sitting in a bucket seat. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child to another bucket seat and buckled the strap.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2023
HighJan 20, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A caregiver was observed pulling a toddler by the arm and then forcibly pulling them down to the ground to make them sit down.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2023
HighJan 20, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation of minimum standards was found. The operation did not report an incident to licensing that placed a child at risk.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity151 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 18, 2009
DirectorJavier Martinez
Phone4695210163
State operation #983806

Common questions

Does King Arthur Montessori Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are King Arthur Montessori Academy’s hours?

7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does King Arthur Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does King Arthur Montessori Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask King Arthur Montessori Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Carrollton, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has King Arthur Montessori Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 16, 2023: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does King Arthur Montessori Academy compare with other daycares in Carrollton?

It is tied for #46 of 53 centers in Carrollton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 15% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was King Arthur Montessori Academy last inspected?

Apr 27, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 983806 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.