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Veritas Montessori Academy

26717 Westheimer Parkway Ste 1507, Katy, TX 77494 · Fort Bend County
Temporarily closed

Veritas Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Katy, TX, licensed for up to 30 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 11). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #141 of 167 centers in Katy and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 12%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#141 of 167 centers in Katy
3High risk
5Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 7 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundMay 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Other standards2
Records & paperwork1
Food & feeding1
Supervision1
Staff ratios1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 26, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing §746.4905
The operation playground did not have the appropriate type of loose fill surfacing. Also, the grass was observed to not be cut and weeds growing alongside the fence.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
MediumSep 14, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
A caregiver did not have documentation showing how they met the minimum age and education qualifications.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
MediumSep 14, 2023InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
Operation did not have updated liability insurance.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
HighSep 14, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Bug spray and insect repellant was observed on a table in the outdoor play area.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
HighSep 14, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
Medium HighSep 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose fill measure less than three inches in the use zones of climbing play structures.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2022
Medium HighSep 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap §746.4805(d)
A slide exit is overlapping the use zone of a nearby play structure on the playground.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2022
MediumSep 14, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies are lacking a physical activity policy.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
Medium HighSep 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
Fire extinguisher checks have not been completed by the operation in 2022. Note: the fire extinguisher was last serviced February 2022. The director was prompted to complete the check at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 14, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Emergency medical treatment authorization is not on record for one child.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
Medium HighSep 14, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure §746.4701(c)
The playground contains two swings attached to a composite play structure.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity30 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours08:00 AM-05:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 3, 2019
DirectorCheolgyu (Ryan) Kim
Phone8323263703
State operation #1679489

Common questions

Does Veritas Montessori Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Veritas Montessori Academy’s hours?

8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Veritas Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Veritas Montessori Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 14, 2023: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Veritas Montessori Academy compare with other daycares in Katy?

It is #141 of 167 centers in Katy by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Veritas Montessori Academy last inspected?

Sep 22, 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 1679489 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.