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Fort Worth, TX 76123 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger
- licensed capacity
- 160
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger
Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 18, 2024, for up to 160 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 and Play-based approach, with preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 33 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based |
| Staff | Qualified, experienced, and passionate teachers |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | $500 discount on the first Month's tuition, and a 10% Discount on tuition for the next 2 months |
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 160 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1791060
Summary
33 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 33 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Transportation 1
- Safety and hazards 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.
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- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.4607(b)(2) - Maximum Height - Under Age 5
“Staff allowed a child under age 2 years to use play equipment with a five-foot surface height which resulted in the child being injured. (Note: The maximum height of the highest designated play surface for children under the age of 2 years is 32 inches).”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
Jul 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Out of 13 infant feeding instructions 12 were not current. The last day updated was May, 2026”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
May 20, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have a current immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One caregiver completed CPR through an on-line course which did not allow them to practice their skills on a manikin.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“One caregiver did not have current SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development training.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher on one vehicle has not been approved by the fire marshal since April 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
- May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“It was found that a caregiver yelled at a child during an altercation with another child. Additionally, the caregiver has a pattern of yelling at children when frustrated.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“Video footage showed a caregiver failing to implement positive redirection strategies with the children. Video footage shows that the caregiver failed to appropriately intervene and redirect children during an altercation. The footage shows the caregiver physically restraining one child by the arm while instructing the other child to retaliate by hitting the child.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when disciplining a child in care. A video recording captured the caregiver aggressively grabbing and pulling a child by their arms multiple times, an action that resulted in bruising on the child’s right upper arm and left lower arm. The video recording also captured the caregiver grabbing the child's leg, which caused the child to fall backward. (Note: The caregiver is no longer employed).”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
- Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 23 earlier visits
Aug 19, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“There is sufficient evidence that the caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for when the child was left in the classroom alone.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
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
“There is sufficient evidence that a child was left alone in a classroom without a teacher present for a period of time at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
- Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2025Visit2 rules cited
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
“There is sufficient evidence to determine that a child was left alone in a classroom without a caregiver present.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of the specific children she was responsible for during the transition from the classroom to the gym.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3905(a) - Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
“There is sufficient evidence to determine that children had contact with the frog at the daycare during the hours of operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“There is sufficient evidence to determine that director responsibilities were not meant when the director became aware of the situation and did not have the animal removed and allowed children to come into contact with the frog.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
- Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver's pediatric CPR training certificate reviewed durign the inspection was expired on 4/2025.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver's peditatric first aid training certificate expired on 4/2025.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
May 27, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of all children she was responsible for when she entered the building and left one child behind.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of how many children she was responsible for when she entered the building and left one child behind.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 25, 2024Visit2 rules cited
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
“There is sufficient evidence to determine that a child was left unsupervised at the operation for a total of 8 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of the specific children she was responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
- Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger
Is Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 18, 2024.
When was Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 33 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 10 of 33 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 of Risinger care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger'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 of Risinger cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 663-7729 to ask.
What is Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger's phone number?
(817) 663-7729.
Where is Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger?
5801 W. Risinger Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76123. The nearest other daycare we list is BGCGTC-June Davis, 0.4 miles away.