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The Montessori Academy (TMA)

3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 760164.7· 79 reviews
licensed capacity
334
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
2009
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About The Montessori Academy (TMA)

The Montessori Academy (TMA) is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 9, 2009, for up to 334 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-age

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
334 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Staff-to-child ratioInfant 1:4 (2 teachers for 8 students); Toddler 1:8 (2 teachers for 16 students)
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended Day 3:30-4:30pm or Extended Day Plus 3:30-6:00pm
Parent updatesParent app (Bloomz)
AccreditationOther accreditation (American Montessori Society)
Licensed capacity334 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Montessori Academy (TMA) 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.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

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

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 The Montessori Academy (TMA)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
334 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#941526
See the state's record

Summary

27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 27 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2

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. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary

      “During today s inspection, there were 2 children s medications that were expired in June 2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “During today's inspection, several children s medications were not in the regional box.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026

  3. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The operation did not ensure that the area was free from all possible hazards.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025

  10. Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 29 earlier visits
  1. Oct 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “The operation did not ensure that a cleaning product was properly stored and out of reach of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025

  4. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 6, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation was aware of a situation that placed a child at risk for harm and did not report.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

  11. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Nov 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  13. May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. May 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The school did not follow their own policy to administer a topical medication when needed.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

  15. Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Feb 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  17. Nov 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  18. Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jul 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  20. Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  21. May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  22. May 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  23. May 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  24. May 8, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on interview with caregivers and parent. Child was given a wrong bottle of milk. Caregiver did not check the label prior giving it to the child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023

  25. Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Nov 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  27. Nov 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  28. Aug 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo 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 The Montessori Academy (TMA)

Is The Montessori Academy (TMA) licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 9, 2009.

When was The Montessori Academy (TMA) last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Montessori Academy (TMA) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 27 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 The Montessori Academy (TMA) care for?

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

Does The Montessori Academy (TMA) accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Montessori Academy (TMA)'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Montessori Academy (TMA) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 274-1548 to ask.

What is The Montessori Academy (TMA)'s phone number?

(817) 274-1548.

Where is The Montessori Academy (TMA)?

3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016. The nearest other daycare we list is Horizon Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.

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