Arka Montessori Academy
Does Arka Montessori Academy have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 60 child-care citations for Arka Montessori Academy in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 8 are recorded at the High level and 26 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 8 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
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.
- High
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.
- High
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.
Show 57 earlier citations
- High
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
- High
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.
- High
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were reviewed and missing the required information as speciifed in subchapter 746.501.
- High
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.
- High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
The Evacuation diagram posting for each classrooms was observed missing during the inspection.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
There were no furnitures, toys, and nap equipment available for the Toddlers Classroom.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children files were observed missing the health statements for review during the inspection.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child in care did not have the health statement on file available for review.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
The admission information for two children were not available for review during the inspection.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Two children did not have the completed admission information for reviewed during the inspection.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
The immunization records for three children were not available for review during the inspection.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
The Keeping Children Safe posting was observed missing during the inspection.
- Medium
746.2705 - School-age Furnishings and Equipment
Age appropriate furniture, nap equipment for school age children were observed not available during the inspection.
- Medium
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The Fire Drill for the month of December was observed not documented properly.
- Medium
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.
- Medium Low
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.
- Medium Low
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.
- Medium Low
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.
- Medium Low
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three employee files were reviewed and observed missing the signed affidavit for employment.
- Medium Low
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.
- Medium Low
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.
- Medium Low
746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
Required telephone numbers was observed missing during the inspection.
- Low
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.
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