Arka Montessori Of Lavon
601 S STATE HWY 78, Lavon, TX 75166 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 192
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Charlotte Whitted
- Phone
- (469) 466-6749
- Regulated since
- Mar 17, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1525680 · number 1831502
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One staff member did not have the required notorized affidavit.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-07-15. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Hazards during walkthrough: Two classrooms require a toilet repair (Toddler and PreK). Observed a tear in the playground turf posing a possible tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-05.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One staff member did not have the required notorized affidavit.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-07-15. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Hazards during walkthrough: Two classrooms require a toilet repair (Toddler and PreK). Observed a tear in the playground turf posing a possible tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2026 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 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
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Other Serious
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Jun 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2026 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 3, 2026 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 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Responsibility of the caregiver was not met.
HHSC 746.1201(3) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Recognize and Respect Children's Uniqueness and Potential
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Responsibility of the caregiver was not met.
HHSC 746.1201(3) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Recognize and Respect Children's Uniqueness and Potential
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Other
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
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- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.