Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood
13909 Mandolin Dr, Houston, TX
4.6· 58 reviews
Arka Montessori Academy
- licensed capacity
- 151
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About Arka Montessori Academy
Arka Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 8, 2010, for up to 151 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 151 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5½ years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Art activities, cooking and science classes, creative dramatic and music instruction, dance and motor development |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Licensed capacity | 151 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Arka Montessori Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Arka Montessori Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 151 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1005606
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 15 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One teacher from the infant classroom left their classroom leaving a caregiver with 9 infants ages 12-17mo alone during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Two children files were observed missing the health statements for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 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 activity
“A child was observed left alone unattended during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
- Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“One caregiver did not have the proof of high school qualification available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child in care did not have the health statement on file available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“The admission information for two children were not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 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 met
“One classroom was observed out of ratio during naptime. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was brought into the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
Aug 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“A new hire staff member did not have the required pre-employement affidavit on file for reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
Aug 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1003(6) - Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When Needed
“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 during the 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 activity
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
- Aug 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Two children did not have the completed admission information for reviewed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
Jul 3, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024
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Jun 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“Caregiver in charge did not have access to the required records requested for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
Mar 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“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 during the visit
Feb 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“One 4 month old was observed sleeping swaddled. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and unswaddled the infant.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
Feb 22, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
746.201(3) - Make Provisions for Training
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
746.1319(b) - Block certification training include hours and topics
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
746.1317(c)(3) - Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“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”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
Jan 26, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The CPR/FA for the director and two other caregiver was not available for reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“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 during the visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Three employee files were reviewed and observed missing the signed affidavit for employment.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“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 during the visit
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
“The training certificates from the staff training files were not available for reviewed. It was observed only training records were documented in the file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were reviewed and missing the required information as speciifed in subchapter 746.501.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“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 during the visit
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
- Mar 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2023
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“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 during the visit
Feb 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023
Feb 9, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Two children from the Primary classroom were observed entered the building to use the bathroom without being unsupervised during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
“The training documentation for nine employees file was observed not in a original certification form.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2023
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“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 during the visit
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“One children from the Primary Classroom was observed not washing their hands after finished using the toilet.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“The immunization records for three children were not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The Safety Emergency documentation was reviewed and missing the documentaion for the month of January 2023 for Fire Extinguisher, smoke detector and CO2 detector.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“One employee file did not have the annual training certificates available for reviewed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Five employees personnel files were reviewed and missing the proof of high school or equivalent documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“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 during the visit
- Apr 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 16, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
“There were no cribs avaialble for the Infants Classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
“Infant Classroom was observed missing at least one adult size rocker/chair for the infant care area.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
“There were toys avaiable for the Infant Classroom observed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
“The Keeping Children Safe posting was observed missing during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
“The Evacuation diagram posting for each classrooms was observed missing during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
746.2705 - School-age Furnishings and Equipment
“Age appropriate furniture, nap equipment for school age children were observed not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“The AC units located on the side of the building were observed uncovered during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
“There were no furnitures, toys, and nap equipment available for the Toddlers Classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
“Required telephone numbers was observed missing during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“List of current employees was observed missing during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
Jan 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The Fire Drill for the month of December was observed not documented properly.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2022
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“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 during the visit
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“The CPR/FA for one employee was not available for review during inspection. The employee was observed having unsupervised access to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Arka Montessori Academy
Is Arka Montessori Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 8, 2010.
When was Arka Montessori Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Arka Montessori Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 11 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 35 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Arka Montessori Academy care for?
151, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Arka Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Arka Montessori Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Arka Montessori Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 890-0294 to ask.
What is Arka Montessori Academy's phone number?
(281) 890-0294.
Where is Arka Montessori Academy?
13654 Schroeder Rd, Houston, TX 77070. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care, 0.5 miles away.