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Arka Montessori of Justin

912 W 1st St, Justin, TX 762474.1· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
195
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2026
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About Arka Montessori of Justin

Arka Montessori of Justin is a licensed child care center in Justin, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 22, 2026, for up to 195 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 after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
195 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Discounts20% OFF tuition for Fall 2025 enrollment
TransportationTransportation (after-school pickup from nearby elementary schools)
Licensed capacity195 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Arka Montessori of Justin has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $191 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.
Denton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Arka Montessori of Justin

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
195 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1818596
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Four children do not have updated written feeding plans.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025

  9. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Sep 13, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at a child while forcefully seating the child in a chair. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by their arm and forcefully placed the child in a chair. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

  2. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Arka Montessori of Justin

Is Arka Montessori of Justin licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 22, 2026.

When was Arka Montessori of Justin last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Arka Montessori of Justin had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 of Justin care for?

195, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Arka Montessori of Justin accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Arka Montessori of Justin'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 of Justin cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 373-7679 to ask.

What is Arka Montessori of Justin's phone number?

(940) 373-7679.

Where is Arka Montessori of Justin?

912 W 1st St, Justin, TX 76247. The nearest other daycare we list is Mcdonalds Child Care, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).