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Heritage Montessori Academy

120 Heritage Pkwy, Murphy, TX 75094 · Collin County
Accepts child care subsidies

Heritage Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Murphy, TX, licensed for up to 100 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (2 of 5). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 8 centers in Murphy and better than 65% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 65%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#6 of 8 centers in Murphy
3High risk
1Medium High risk
0Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
5 citations from 12 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundAug 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct2
Building & playground safety1
Records & paperwork1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 22, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The operation did not have the proper amount of losse fill in the preschool playground area.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
HighAug 28, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The caregiver did not use good judgement when moving a child by the wrist through the classroom.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024
Medium LowJan 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not complete the survey stating how many employees left the operation in a timely manner.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
HighMay 2, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The caregiver did demonstrate good judgment when placing a child in a stroller and not buckling the child, causing the child to fall out.
Correction verified May 25, 2023
HighFeb 17, 2023InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
Two month old was obsrved swaddled in the crib.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity100 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 8, 2017
DirectorSamira Kapadia
Phone9724243137
State operation #1638226

Common questions

Does Heritage Montessori Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Heritage Montessori Academy’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Heritage Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Heritage Montessori Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 28, 2024: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Heritage Montessori Academy compare with other daycares in Murphy?

It is #6 of 8 centers in Murphy by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 65% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Heritage Montessori Academy last inspected?

Jun 22, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1638226 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.