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Arka Montessori of Lavon

601 S State Hwy 78, Lavon, TX 751664.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
192
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2026
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About Arka Montessori of Lavon

Arka Montessori of Lavon is a licensed child care center in Lavon, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 17, 2026, for up to 192 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageOpens 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
192 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
StaffQualified, experienced, and passionate teachers
Discounts$500 discount for the first Month’s tuition for Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Licensed capacity192 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Arka Montessori of Lavon has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin 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.
Collin 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$162
Home daycare$149

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 Lavon

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
192 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1831502
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 14 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Hazards during walkthrough: Two classrooms require a toilet repair (Toddler and PreK). Observed a tear in the playground turf posing a possible tripping hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “One staff member did not have the required notorized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

  6. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 11, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was not fastened in the feeding seat and fell out as a result.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not intervene to protect the safety of the child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026

  8. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 22, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1201(3) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Recognize and Respect Children's Uniqueness and Potential

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Responsibility of the caregiver was not met.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026

  4. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo 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 Lavon

Is Arka Montessori of Lavon licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 17, 2026.

When was Arka Montessori of Lavon last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Lavon care for?

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

Does Arka Montessori of Lavon accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Arka Montessori of Lavon's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Arka Montessori of Lavon cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 466-6749 to ask.

What is Arka Montessori of Lavon's phone number?

(469) 466-6749.

Where is Arka Montessori of Lavon?

601 S State Hwy 78, Lavon, TX 75166.

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