Arka Montessori of Lavon
Arka Montessori of Lavon is a licensed child care center in Lavon, TX, licensed for up to 192 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 5). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #169 of 429 centers in Collin County and better than 68% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Hazards during walkthrough: Two classrooms require a toilet repair (Toddler and PreK). Observed a tear in the playground turf posing a possible tripping hazard.
One staff member did not have the required notorized affidavit.
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.
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.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Responsibility of the caregiver was not met.
About this center
Common questions
Does Arka Montessori of Lavon take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Arka Montessori of Lavon’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Arka Montessori of Lavon accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Arka Montessori of Lavon cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Arka Montessori of Lavon for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Lavon, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Arka Montessori of Lavon had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 11, 2026: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Arka Montessori of Lavon compare with other daycares in Collin County?
It is tied for #169 of 429 centers in Collin County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 68% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Arka Montessori of Lavon last inspected?
Sep 2, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1831502 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.