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Montgomery Kiddie Academy LLC

1329 Ross St, La Marque, TX 77568 · Galveston County
21 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Montgomery Kiddie Academy LLC is a licensed child care center in La Marque, TX, licensed for up to 82 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 22 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 54 citations, 24 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (15 of 54). 38 citations came in the last 12 months, including 21 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 10 centers in La Marque and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 2%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#10 of 10 centers in La Marque
24High risk
24Medium High risk
3Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
1Low risk
54 citations from 22 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 38 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJun 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 22, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJun 10, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundMay 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundApr 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundNov 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 31, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundNov 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 23, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety15
Other standards12
Training & qualifications7
Transportation5
Food & feeding3
Records & paperwork3
Supervision2
Staff ratios2
Sleep safety2
Caregiver conduct1
Health & medication1
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 30, 2026InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
As of this follow-up assessment conducted on June 30, 2026, the operation has not yet had a fire inspection conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 12/12/2024. At the time of this assessment, the operations? franchise tax status is still inactive.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2026
HighJun 30, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
According to operation records, the operation's last fire inspection was conducted 12/12/2024. As of this assessment on June 30, 2026, the operation still has not provided documentation of a fire inspection having been conducted.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2026
HighJun 30, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
The operation's franchise tax status is still inactive. The operation fell delinquent in meeting requirements for their franchise tax, which resulted in forfeiture of their right to transact business in Texas.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2026
Medium HighJun 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
During inspection, an electrical outlet was found with no child safety cover installed. A child safety cover was in stalled in the outlet during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 25, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During inspection, an insect pesticide was found in the hallway accessible to children.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2026
HighJun 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface §746.4601(6)
During inspection of the playground, the acnhoring bolts of a school bus play structure were exposed three to four inches above ground level causinig a hazard that could cause injury to a child.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2026
HighJun 22, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
According to operation records, the operation's last fire inspection was conducted 12/12/2024. As of this assessment on June 10, 2026, the operation still has not had a fire inspection conducted.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
HighJun 22, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
The operation's franchise tax status is still inactive. The operation fell delinquent in meeting requirements for their franchise tax, which resulted in forfeiture of their right to transact business in Texas.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
Medium HighJun 22, 2026InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
As of this follow-up assessment conducted on June 10, 2026, the operation has not yet had a fire inspection conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 12/12/2024. At the time of this assessment, the operations? franchise tax status is still inactive.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
Medium HighJun 10, 2026InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
As of this follow-up assessment conducted on June 10, 2026, the operation has not yet had a fire inspection conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 12/12/2024. At the time of this assessment, the operations? franchise tax status is still inactive.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2026
HighJun 10, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
The operation's franchise tax status is still inactive. The operation fell delinquent in meeting requirements for their franchise tax, which resulted in forfeiture of their right to transact business in Texas.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2026
HighJun 10, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
According to operation records, the operation's last fire inspection was conducted 12/12/2024. As of this assessment on June 10, 2026, the operation still has not had a fire inspection conducted.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2026
Medium HighMay 19, 2026InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The operation has not had a current fire inspection conducted since 12/12/2024. The operation fell delinquent in meeting requirements for their franchise tax, which resulted in forfeiture of their right to transact business in Texas.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026
HighMay 19, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
According to records presented to me during this inspection, the operation's last fire inspection was conducted 12/12/2024.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026
HighMay 19, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
The operation's franchise tax status is still inactive. The operation fell delinquent in meeting requirements for their franchise tax, which resulted in forfeiture of their right to transact business in Texas.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026
LowApr 16, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Certificate Not Renewed §746.1057
The operation's director qualification expired on 03/08/2026. Updated proof of the completion of director qualification requirement has not been submitted to Child Care Regulation.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
HighApr 6, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Operation staff made the decision to use the cargo area of a general-purpose vehicle that was not manufactured for the transport of passengers nor equipped with seat belts to transport children.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
Medium HighApr 6, 2026Found during an investigationTransportation
One Seat Belt Per Person §746.5613
Children were transported by the operation in a general-purpose vehicle without the use of safety belts; there were more children loaded into the vehicle than there were seats and safety restraints available for use by passengers.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
HighApr 6, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
The operation fell delinquent in meeting requirements for their franchise tax, which resulted in forfeiture of their right to transact business in Texas.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
HighApr 6, 2026Found during an investigationTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
There was no first aid kit found inside the general-purpose vehicle used by the operation to transport children.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
HighApr 6, 2026Found during an investigationTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
There was no fire extinguisher found inside the general-purpose vehicle used by the operation to transport children.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
HighDec 5, 2025InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
During the follow up inspection, the van was inspected with no alarm.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2026
Medium HighDec 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
During the follow up inspection, 1 caregiver had a invalid Pediatric First Aid Card.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2025
Medium HighDec 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
During the follow up inspection, there was 1 caregiver with an invalid Pediatric CPR card.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2025
Medium HighDec 5, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
The operation has not documented any severe weather drills for the year. Note: Severe weather drill will be conducted by Monday 12-07-2025.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2025
Medium HighDec 5, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
The operation has not documented any lock down drills for the year. Note: Lock down drills will be completed by Monday 12-08-2025
Correction verified Dec 8, 2025
Medium HighNov 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
During the inspection, 1 caregiver (expired 7-01-2025), 1 caregiver (expired 9-07-2025), 1 caregiver (expired 8-23-205) and the director (expired 10-29-2025) had expired Pediatric First Aid cards.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2025
Medium HighNov 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
During the inspection, there were 3 out of 4 files viewed that did not have their required 24 hours of traning for the calendar year 2024-2025. One staff had 16 annual training hours, another staff had 10 annual training hours and the other staff had 0 annual traning hours.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2025
HighNov 13, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
During the inspection of both vans, there was one van with no first aid kit. Note: This was corrected when the director placed a first aid with the required items in the van.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 13, 2025InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
During the inspection, both vans were obseved and the alarm was not working.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
HighNov 13, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
During the inspection of the vans, there was no emergency medical information for the children being transported. Note: This was corrected when the director made copies of the children information that was beong tranpsorted and placed it in the binders.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 13, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child §746.5617(a)(4)
During the inspection of the vans the children being transported did not have their emergency contact information present on the van. Note: This was corrected when the director made copies of the emergency contact information for the children being transported.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
The operation has not documented any severe weather drills for the year.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2025
Medium HighNov 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
During the inspection, 1 caregiver (expired 7-01-2025), 1 caregiver (expired 9-07-2025), 1 caregiver (expired 8-23-205) and the director (expired 10-29-2025) had expired Pediatric CPR cards.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2025
Medium HighNov 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
During the inspection, the director file was viewed and only had 10 annual training hours for the calendar year 2024-2025.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2025
Medium HighNov 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
The operation has not documented any lock down drills for the year.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2025
HighNov 13, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policies handbook was viewed and following informaiton was missing: (1)Hours, days, and months of operation; (9)Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices; (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan) [Medium]; your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (28) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.3611 of this chapter (relating to What must a policy for protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases include?) (29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145. (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?)
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025
HighOct 10, 2025InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
During the follow up inspection, a caregiver was present with 11 children with no background check.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2025
Medium HighSep 22, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us §746.3401(c)(2)
Operation does not have documentation stating they do not require a sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2025
HighSep 22, 2025InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
During the investigation insepction, there was a 14 month old observed with a laynard attached to their pacifier while asleep on their back.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
HighApr 1, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(9)
There was a mop bucket near the children in the cafeteria.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2025
Medium HighApr 1, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
There was an infant sleeping with a bottle in a swing.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2025
Medium HighApr 1, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
An infants bottle was not labeled with their initials or name.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2025
MediumApr 1, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities §746.2207(c)(1)
Children were playing video games on their cellphones.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2025
Medium HighApr 1, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
There were three infants combined with 16 children who were more than 18 months older than them. The youngest child was 10 months and the oldest was nine years old.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2025
HighApr 1, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
An infant was sleeping in a swing for approximately 13 minutes.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2025
Medium HighMar 26, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
There was sufficient evidence that a caregiver used a cellphone while supervising children.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2025
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025
MediumNov 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The drills were not documented properly.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
Medium HighNov 13, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
1 out of 5 children files reviewed did not have their food allergy emergency plan available for review.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2024
Medium HighNov 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operation has not had a fire inspection completed since 10/25/2022.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
Medium LowJan 31, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 25, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 25, 2023, as required.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2023
Medium HighNov 22, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
The caterpillar located on the playground was observed cracked and chipped.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2022
MediumNov 23, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
I observed that the drills were not properly documented with the types of drills.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity82 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Licensed sinceNov 4, 2020
DirectorLasonya Montgomery
Phone4092291054
State operation #1702389

Common questions

Does Montgomery Kiddie Academy LLC take infants?

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

What are Montgomery Kiddie Academy LLC’s hours?

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

Does Montgomery Kiddie Academy LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Montgomery Kiddie Academy LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Montgomery Kiddie Academy LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes La Marque, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Montgomery Kiddie Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 24 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 30, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Montgomery Kiddie Academy LLC compare with other daycares in La Marque?

It is #10 of 10 centers in La Marque by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Montgomery Kiddie Academy LLC last inspected?

Sep 24, 2026. No violations were found 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 1702389 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.