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Arka Montessori Academy

13654 SCHROEDER RD, Houston, TX 77070-3625

Operation number:
1005606
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
151
License effective:
January 8, 2010
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2818900294
Email:
arka@arkaacademy.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 22 available inspections for Arka Montessori Academy from January 25, 2022 through May 13, 2026.

16 inspections recorded violations, with 60 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in eight inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
60

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
34

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 8 local median in 77070

Compared to 23 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.73
Local median
1.17

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
59%
Local median
45%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
73%
Local median
53%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
1.35

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was observed left alone unattended during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One teacher from the infant classroom left their classroom leaving a caregiver with 9 infants ages 12-17mo alone during nap time.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children files were observed missing the health statements for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A child was observed sleeping with a bottle in the crib during nap time. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and removed the bottle during the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The admission information for two children were not available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child in care did not have the health statement on file available for review.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One classroom was observed out of ratio during naptime. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was brought into the classroom.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Official code
746.1613(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have the proof of high school qualification available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A new hire staff member did not have the required pre-employement affidavit on file for reviewed.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.901(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not have any substitute caregiver to ensure the ratio of the caregiver and children are being maintained. Additional caregiver was called during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(6) - Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When Needed
Official code
746.1003(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision was not maintained when a caregiver from the 3-4yo classroom walked to the infant classroom to replace the director leaving the children unattended during naptime.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The 3-4yo classroom was observed being out of ratio when there were 20 children with specified age group 4yo with one caregiver during naptime.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two children did not have the completed admission information for reviewed during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the staff member who regularly presented and assisted/left in charge of the classroom with children did not have the completed personnel and training qualifications to be a caregiver at the operation.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, a staff member did not have the current CPR certification for review during an inspection while in charge alone in a classroom with the children in care.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the staff member did not have the current first aid certification for review during an inspection while in charge alone in a classroom with the children in care.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Caregiver in charge did not have access to the required records requested for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Official code
746.1013(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver in 20-24mo classroom was observed using their personal cellphone while supervising 9 children during naptime. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and removed the cellphone.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A follow up insepction was completed, this standard was reviewed and recited. The training certificates from the staff training files were not valid as it was missing the date of the training given.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Official code
746.1329(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
One 4 month old was observed sleeping swaddled. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and unswaddled the infant.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
View official report
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, The certifications of training given by the director were reviewed and determined not compliant when there was no training assessment documentation completed by the staff members for review during the investigation.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1317(c)(3) - Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool
Official code
746.1317(c)(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is determined the operation is not compliant when the certification of training given by the director did not address the clock hours for each training topic given on a certain date.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1319(b) - Block certification training include hours and topics
Official code
746.1319(b)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the attendance record for the director of the operation was not available for review during the investigation.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and there is sufficient evidence to show training hours provided by the director were not documented truthfully and the information provided during the training information given by the director did not meet the requirements of the Minimum Standards. Training certificates provided documented 10 clock hours of training completed in one day when this did not occur
Correction deadline
March 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and is determined that the operation did not provide opportunities for staff to complete appropriate training based on the requirements from the Minimum Standards.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(3) - Make Provisions for Training
Official code
746.201(3)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and was determined not compliant when the caregivers at the operation did not have a complete understanding of the Minimum Standards to ensure children are being cared for appropriately.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Official code
746.1003(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The training hours for 6 staff members files were observed missing from the total of 24 hours required annually. Two staff members' files did not have the training documents to review.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The training certificates from the staff training files were not available for reviewed. It was observed only training records were documented in the file.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Official code
746.1329(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The CPR/FA for the director and two other caregiver was not available for reviewed.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three employee files were reviewed and observed missing the signed affidavit for employment.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational policies were reviewed and missing the required information as speciifed in subchapter 746.501.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Caregiver in the Toddlers classroom was observed did not wash their hands after completed changing diaper for the children. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed their hand during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The children in the Toddlers classroom was observed did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed the children hands
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The children from the Toddlers classroom were observed sitting on the floor drinking milk from paper cups during lunch time. This was corrected when staff were made aware and removed the children from the floor.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There were only 11 children out of 25 children signed in on the sign in/out sheet the caregivers provided for review of the pre k classroom on the playground. Note: This was discussed with the caregivers and all children were signed in.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One of the caregivers on the playground with a group a children ages 3-5 stated there were 22 children in care. There were 25 children in care at the time.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The Toddlers classroom was determined out of ratio when three caregivers with 20 children ages 18-23 months old with specified age group 23 months old were observed on the playground during the follow up inspection.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One children from the Primary Classroom was observed not washing their hands after finished using the toilet.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The CPSC form was observed has not been certified during the inspection. This was corrected when the form was certified by the director during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Two children from the Primary classroom were observed entered the building to use the bathroom without being unsupervised during the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The immunization records for three children were not available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
March 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One employee file did not have the annual training certificates available for reviewed during the inspection.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Safety Emergency documentation was reviewed and missing the documentaion for the month of January 2023 for Fire Extinguisher, smoke detector and CO2 detector.
Correction deadline
March 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The training documentation for nine employees file was observed not in a original certification form.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Official code
746.1329(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five employees personnel files were reviewed and missing the proof of high school or equivalent documentation.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver in the Primary 1 with 3-4 years old did not know the age of the children when being asked during the inspection. This was corrected when a clip board contains children name and age were provided to the caregiver during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
746.1203(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The Keeping Children Safe posting was observed missing during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
Official code
746.401(3)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
List of current employees was observed missing during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Required telephone numbers was observed missing during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
Official code
746.401(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Evacuation diagram posting for each classrooms was observed missing during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
Official code
746.401(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There were toys avaiable for the Infant Classroom observed during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
Official code
746.2405(5)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There were no cribs avaialble for the Infants Classroom.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2405(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Infant Classroom was observed missing at least one adult size rocker/chair for the infant care area.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Official code
746.2405(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There were no furnitures, toys, and nap equipment available for the Toddlers Classroom.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Official code
746.2505(1)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Age appropriate furniture, nap equipment for school age children were observed not available during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2705 - School-age Furnishings and Equipment
Official code
746.2705
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The AC units located on the side of the building were observed uncovered during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The Fire Drill for the month of December was observed not documented properly.
Correction deadline
February 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The CPR/FA for one employee was not available for review during inspection. The employee was observed having unsupervised access to children in care.
Correction deadline
March 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(4)(A)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
One employee background check status were not inactivated after their last day of employment. This was corrected, the employee BGC was inactivated during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)