Arka Montessori Academy

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 8, 2010

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 13654 SCHROEDER RD, HOUSTON, TX 77070 3625
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 8, 2010
Operation number: 1005606
Licensed capacity: 151 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	19
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,313
Citations recorded	60
Record covers	January 25, 2022 – May 13, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	8
Medium High	26
Medium	18
Medium Low	7
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMay 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 6, 20264 citations recorded4 of 761 standards cited at this visit

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2026.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

A child was observed left alone unattended during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

One teacher from the infant classroom left their classroom leaving a caregiver with 9 infants ages 12-17mo alone during nap time.

Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

Two children files were observed missing the health statements for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2026.

InspectionJune 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 4, 20255 citations recorded5 of 513 standards cited at this visit

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on June 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium

The admission information for two children were not available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2025.

746.1613(a) - 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 metRisk level: Medium

One classroom was observed out of ratio during naptime. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was brought into the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on June 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

One child in care did not have the health statement on file available for review.

Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2025.

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High

One caregiver did not have the proof of high school qualification available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2025.

InspectionAugust 29, 20241 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Medium Low

A new hire staff member did not have the required pre-employement affidavit on file for reviewed.

Correction verified by the state on September 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 21, 20243 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(6) - Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When NeededRisk level: High

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJuly 16, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium

Two children did not have the completed admission information for reviewed during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2024.

ReportJuly 3, 20243 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2024.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2024.

InspectionJune 10, 20241 citation recorded1 of 749 standards cited at this visit

746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All RecordsRisk level: Medium

Caregiver in charge did not have access to the required records requested for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 13, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 26, 20242 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel recordRisk level: Medium Low

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.

Correction verified by the state on February 28, 2024.

746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on FileRisk level: High

One 4 month old was observed sleeping swaddled. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and unswaddled the infant.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 22, 20246 citations recorded6 of 7 standards cited at this visit

746.1317(c)(3) - Training Criteria - Evaluation ToolRisk level: Low

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2024.

746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with StandardsRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1319(b) - Block certification training include hours and topicsRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(3) - Make Provisions for TrainingRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 26, 20248 citations recorded8 of 657 standards cited at this visit

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

The operational policies were reviewed and missing the required information as speciifed in subchapter 746.501.

Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel recordRisk level: Medium Low

The training certificates from the staff training files were not available for reviewed. It was observed only training records were documented in the file.

Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

The CPR/FA for the director and two other caregiver was not available for reviewed.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2024.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary HoldersRisk level: Medium High

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low

Three employee files were reviewed and observed missing the signed affidavit for employment.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2024.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High

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

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 10, 20232 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 16, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 9, 20239 citations recorded9 of 576 standards cited at this visit

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium

The Safety Emergency documentation was reviewed and missing the documentaion for the month of January 2023 for Fire Extinguisher, smoke detector and CO2 detector.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2023.

746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel recordRisk level: Medium Low

The training documentation for nine employees file was observed not in a original certification form.

Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

Two children from the Primary classroom were observed entered the building to use the bathroom without being unsupervised during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

One employee file did not have the annual training certificates available for reviewed during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2023.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High

One children from the Primary Classroom was observed not washing their hands after finished using the toilet.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

The immunization records for three children were not available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2023.

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High

Five employees personnel files were reviewed and missing the proof of high school or equivalent documentation.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesRisk level: Medium High

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionApril 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 10 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 16, 202210 citations recorded10 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedRisk level: Medium High

The AC units located on the side of the building were observed uncovered during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone NumbersRisk level: Medium Low

Required telephone numbers was observed missing during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagramRisk level: Medium High

The Evacuation diagram posting for each classrooms was observed missing during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022.

746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriateRisk level: Medium High

There were no furnitures, toys, and nap equipment available for the Toddlers Classroom.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022.

746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized ChairRisk level: Medium High

Infant Classroom was observed missing at least one adult size rocker/chair for the infant care area.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022.

746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: Medium High

There were no cribs avaialble for the Infants Classroom.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022.

746.2705 - School-age Furnishings and EquipmentRisk level: Medium

Age appropriate furniture, nap equipment for school age children were observed not available during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children SafeRisk level: Medium

The Keeping Children Safe posting was observed missing during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameRisk level: Medium Low

List of current employees was observed missing during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022.

746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of ToysRisk level: Medium High

There were toys avaiable for the Infant Classroom observed during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022.

InspectionJanuary 25, 20223 citations recorded3 of 826 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

The CPR/FA for one employee was not available for review during inspection. The employee was observed having unsupervised access to children in care.

Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leavingRisk level: Medium

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

The Fire Drill for the month of December was observed not documented properly.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.