The Montessori Academy (TMA)
The Montessori Academy (TMA) is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 334 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 22 times and investigated 16 reports. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (2 of 7). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #32 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 70% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
During today s inspection, there were 2 children s medications that were expired in June 2026.
During today's inspection, several children s medications were not in the regional box.
The operation did not ensure that the area was free from all possible hazards.
The operation did not ensure that a cleaning product was properly stored and out of reach of children.
The operation was aware of a situation that placed a child at risk for harm and did not report.
The school did not follow their own policy to administer a topical medication when needed.
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.
About this center
Common questions
Does The Montessori Academy (TMA) take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are The Montessori Academy (TMA)’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does The Montessori Academy (TMA) accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does The Montessori Academy (TMA) cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Montessori Academy (TMA) for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Arlington, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has The Montessori Academy (TMA) had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 23, 2025: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does The Montessori Academy (TMA) compare with other daycares in Arlington?
It is tied for #32 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 70% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Montessori Academy (TMA) last inspected?
Aug 25, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 941526 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.