King Arthur Montessori Academy
4537 N JOSEY LN, Carrollton, TX 75010 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 151
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Javier Martinez
- Phone
- (469) 521-0163
- Regulated since
- Dec 18, 2009
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 464029 · number 983806
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (4) |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (8) |
| 2023 | 16 | 12 | Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A cot was observed to be blocking the exit door in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the cot from in front of the door.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-27.
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Safety & premises
A child with an allergy had a plan signed by the parent but not a health care professional.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A cot was observed to be blocking the exit door in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the cot from in front of the door.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-27.
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Safety & premises
A child with an allergy had a plan signed by the parent but not a health care professional.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jul 3, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Director needs to complete emergency preparedness, administering medication, communicable disease, physical premises safety, storing handling and disposal of hazardous materials trainings.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Staff background & training
Director needs to complete 1 hour of training in management, staff supervision or leadership training.
HHSC 746.1311(f)(2) — Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 3, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Director needs to complete emergency preparedness, administering medication, communicable disease, physical premises safety, storing handling and disposal of hazardous materials trainings.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Staff background & training
Director needs to complete 1 hour of training in management, staff supervision or leadership training.
HHSC 746.1311(f)(2) — Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Staff background & training
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Director needs to complete emergency preparedness, administering medication, communicable disease, physical premises safety, storing handling and disposal of hazardous materials trainings.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Staff background & training
Director needs to complete 1 hour of training in management, staff supervision or leadership training.
HHSC 746.1311(f)(2) — Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Food & allergies
An infant's bottles weren't labeled in the refrigerator in the infant room.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-13.
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Supervision & ratios
Parent rights need to be provided to parents.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-06-18.
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Staff background & training
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Director needs to complete emergency preparedness, administering medication, communicable disease, physical premises safety, storing handling and disposal of hazardous materials trainings.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Staff background & training
Director needs to complete 1 hour of training in management, staff supervision or leadership training.
HHSC 746.1311(f)(2) — Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Food & allergies
An infant's bottles weren't labeled in the refrigerator in the infant room.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-13.
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Supervision & ratios
Parent rights need to be provided to parents.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-06-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 out orf 10 employee training records reviewed did not have the required training topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 out orf 10 employee training records reviewed did not have the required training topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-02. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-02. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There were 4 employees who were caring for children that did not have a complete background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-24.
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Other Serious
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher removed the child from the restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-24.
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Other
A child was not buckled while sitting in a bucket seat. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child to another bucket seat and buckled the strap.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There were 4 employees who were caring for children that did not have a complete background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-24.
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Other Serious
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher removed the child from the restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-24.
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Other
A child was not buckled while sitting in a bucket seat. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child to another bucket seat and buckled the strap.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver was observed pulling a toddler by the arm and then forcibly pulling them down to the ground to make them sit down.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-15. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation of minimum standards was found. The operation did not report an incident to licensing that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-15. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver was observed pulling a toddler by the arm and then forcibly pulling them down to the ground to make them sit down.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-15. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation of minimum standards was found. The operation did not report an incident to licensing that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-15. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jul 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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