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Discovery Montessori Academy

Child care center · 3901 W PARK BLVD, Plano, TX 75075-3544 · License 1535085

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 98. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (148)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not evacuate the entire center when they noticed an electrical fire. They evacuated the area that was affected. The fire was put out immediately with a fire extinguisher by a staff member. 911 was called and the fire was put out by the time the department arrived.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. The owner was informed to not allow the staff member to return until they had received the eligibility letter.
Yes
4 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current health inspection document.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed in a video yanking and pulling a child by the arms and slamming the child on a cot. A caregiver was observed in a video placing their adult weight on top of a child.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There were missing safety straps from the bucket seats.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
One of three vehicles used for transporting did not have a fire extinguisher. The vehicle did have a fire spray but an extinuisher is required.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was out of ratio during naptime. There were 7 infants with one caregiver.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed and pulled a chair by the arm. This resulted in a child receiving a broken arm.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated and found to be non-compliance. The operation did not share to the parents of the victims the incident report within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing pads need replacing.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The operation's toddler playground was found deficient due to the hazards found in play equipments and surfacing.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. Caregiver is seen on video handling a child roughly during nap.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
This investigation was part of an Abuse Neglect investigation. During the inspection a 14-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a swing.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. A child was grabbed and pulled by a caregiver. The child received a broken arm due to this incident.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have the current fire inspection document
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Two children's records did not have a health statement signed by a physician.
5 746.1205(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
This standard was evaluated and found to be non-compliance. Supervision was not sufficient as the staff was doing lesson plan in the other corner of the classroom and was not able to intervene to what the children were doing.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation folders did not have the emergency authorization information.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Bolts and screws were observed protruding out of five playground equipment pieces that were located on the toddler playground.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The operation's toddler playground was found deficient due to the hazards found in play equipments and surfacing.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Two children's records did not have a health statement signed by a physician.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
This investigation was part of an Abuse Neglect investigation. During the inspection a 14-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a swing.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
One of three vehicles used for transporting did not have a fire extinguisher. The vehicle did have a fire spray but an extinuisher is required.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing pads need replacing.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have the current fire inspection document
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. The owner was informed to not allow the staff member to return until they had received the eligibility letter.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Bolts and screws were observed protruding out of five playground equipment pieces that were located on the toddler playground.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not evacuate the entire center when they noticed an electrical fire. They evacuated the area that was affected. The fire was put out immediately with a fire extinguisher by a staff member. 911 was called and the fire was put out by the time the department arrived.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There were missing safety straps from the bucket seats.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated and found to be non-compliance. The operation did not share to the parents of the victims the incident report within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. A child was grabbed and pulled by a caregiver. The child received a broken arm due to this incident.
4 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current health inspection document.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. Caregiver is seen on video handling a child roughly during nap.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was out of ratio during naptime. There were 7 infants with one caregiver.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed and pulled a chair by the arm. This resulted in a child receiving a broken arm.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation folders did not have the emergency authorization information.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed in a video yanking and pulling a child by the arms and slamming the child on a cot. A caregiver was observed in a video placing their adult weight on top of a child.
5 746.1205(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
This standard was evaluated and found to be non-compliance. Supervision was not sufficient as the staff was doing lesson plan in the other corner of the classroom and was not able to intervene to what the children were doing.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing pads need replacing.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. Caregiver is seen on video handling a child roughly during nap.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The operation's toddler playground was found deficient due to the hazards found in play equipments and surfacing.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
This investigation was part of an Abuse Neglect investigation. During the inspection a 14-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a swing.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed and pulled a chair by the arm. This resulted in a child receiving a broken arm.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed in a video yanking and pulling a child by the arms and slamming the child on a cot. A caregiver was observed in a video placing their adult weight on top of a child.
4 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current health inspection document.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was out of ratio during naptime. There were 7 infants with one caregiver.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing pads need replacing.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Two children's records did not have a health statement signed by a physician.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Bolts and screws were observed protruding out of five playground equipment pieces that were located on the toddler playground.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There were missing safety straps from the bucket seats.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. The owner was informed to not allow the staff member to return until they had received the eligibility letter.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not evacuate the entire center when they noticed an electrical fire. They evacuated the area that was affected. The fire was put out immediately with a fire extinguisher by a staff member. 911 was called and the fire was put out by the time the department arrived.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated and found to be non-compliance. The operation did not share to the parents of the victims the incident report within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. A child was grabbed and pulled by a caregiver. The child received a broken arm due to this incident.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have the current fire inspection document
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation folders did not have the emergency authorization information.
5 746.1205(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
This standard was evaluated and found to be non-compliance. Supervision was not sufficient as the staff was doing lesson plan in the other corner of the classroom and was not able to intervene to what the children were doing.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
One of three vehicles used for transporting did not have a fire extinguisher. The vehicle did have a fire spray but an extinuisher is required.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The operation's toddler playground was found deficient due to the hazards found in play equipments and surfacing.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was out of ratio during naptime. There were 7 infants with one caregiver.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing pads need replacing.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
One of three vehicles used for transporting did not have a fire extinguisher. The vehicle did have a fire spray but an extinuisher is required.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. The owner was informed to not allow the staff member to return until they had received the eligibility letter.
Yes
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There were missing safety straps from the bucket seats.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have the current fire inspection document
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. A child was grabbed and pulled by a caregiver. The child received a broken arm due to this incident.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed and pulled a chair by the arm. This resulted in a child receiving a broken arm.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. Caregiver is seen on video handling a child roughly during nap.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
This investigation was part of an Abuse Neglect investigation. During the inspection a 14-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a swing.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed in a video yanking and pulling a child by the arms and slamming the child on a cot. A caregiver was observed in a video placing their adult weight on top of a child.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Two children's records did not have a health statement signed by a physician.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Bolts and screws were observed protruding out of five playground equipment pieces that were located on the toddler playground.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated and found to be non-compliance. The operation did not share to the parents of the victims the incident report within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
4 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current health inspection document.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not evacuate the entire center when they noticed an electrical fire. They evacuated the area that was affected. The fire was put out immediately with a fire extinguisher by a staff member. 911 was called and the fire was put out by the time the department arrived.
5 746.1205(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
This standard was evaluated and found to be non-compliance. Supervision was not sufficient as the staff was doing lesson plan in the other corner of the classroom and was not able to intervene to what the children were doing.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation folders did not have the emergency authorization information.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation folders did not have the emergency authorization information.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There were missing safety straps from the bucket seats.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
This investigation was part of an Abuse Neglect investigation. During the inspection a 14-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a swing.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed in a video yanking and pulling a child by the arms and slamming the child on a cot. A caregiver was observed in a video placing their adult weight on top of a child.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Bolts and screws were observed protruding out of five playground equipment pieces that were located on the toddler playground.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
One of three vehicles used for transporting did not have a fire extinguisher. The vehicle did have a fire spray but an extinuisher is required.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have the current fire inspection document
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated and found to be non-compliance. The operation did not share to the parents of the victims the incident report within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Two children's records did not have a health statement signed by a physician.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed and pulled a chair by the arm. This resulted in a child receiving a broken arm.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing pads need replacing.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The operation's toddler playground was found deficient due to the hazards found in play equipments and surfacing.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. Caregiver is seen on video handling a child roughly during nap.
4 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current health inspection document.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not evacuate the entire center when they noticed an electrical fire. They evacuated the area that was affected. The fire was put out immediately with a fire extinguisher by a staff member. 911 was called and the fire was put out by the time the department arrived.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. A child was grabbed and pulled by a caregiver. The child received a broken arm due to this incident.
5 746.1205(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
This standard was evaluated and found to be non-compliance. Supervision was not sufficient as the staff was doing lesson plan in the other corner of the classroom and was not able to intervene to what the children were doing.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was out of ratio during naptime. There were 7 infants with one caregiver.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
One of three vehicles used for transporting did not have a fire extinguisher. The vehicle did have a fire spray but an extinuisher is required.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Bolts and screws were observed protruding out of five playground equipment pieces that were located on the toddler playground.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed in a video yanking and pulling a child by the arms and slamming the child on a cot. A caregiver was observed in a video placing their adult weight on top of a child.
4 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current health inspection document.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. A child was grabbed and pulled by a caregiver. The child received a broken arm due to this incident.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (92)

92 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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