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Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen

Child care center · 601 S FOUNTAIN GATE DR, Allen, TX 75002-3949 · License 1682612

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Poor

Capacity 102. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (144)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children did not have a health statement on file.
4 746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
During the inspection, 5 containers of hand sanitizer were left accessible to children in the Sunflower Class. Staff removed these items when prompted by the licensing inspector.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose filled surfacing is not maintained at 6 inches on the school-age play ground. The weeds are exposed and a frabric type material are exposed in the use zone areas and may pose a tripping hazard. Photos were taken.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection the last documented health inspection for the operation was conducted in 7/2024. The operation made an attempt to reach out to the health department to schedule an inspection during the visit.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Childrens Products Certification Form for recalls was last signed on 5/29/2024. No form was signed in year 2025.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.
3 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
The supporting poles on the outdoors play structures are not marked or labeled to indicate how much depth of loose fill should be present and maintained in the area.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A classroom has a medium size pet turtle inside of an aquarium that does not have an aquarium cover accessible to children. The turtle could pose a hazard if a child placed their hands inside to touch which could result the child's finger being bitten.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was cited as deficient after cleaning liquids were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. The issue was corrected after staff were instructed to remove the cleaning liquids, which were then relocated to a secure area.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
At the time of inspection 6 of the caregivers/staff present did not have current training over the topic of Poison Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials and safety trainings.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A child did not have admission information on file.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation's playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had a bottle of bleach on top of a washer in a classroom.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have a health statement on file indicating the he or she could be present in a daycare setting.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A child did not have a shot record on file or a notarized document validating the child's exemption from immunizations.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
This standard was identified as a deficiency during the walk through, as the operation was unable to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose filled surfacing is not maintained at 6 inches on the school-age play ground. The weeds are exposed and a frabric type material are exposed in the use zone areas and may pose a tripping hazard. Photos were taken.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A classroom has a medium size pet turtle inside of an aquarium that does not have an aquarium cover accessible to children. The turtle could pose a hazard if a child placed their hands inside to touch which could result the child's finger being bitten.
4 746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
During the inspection, 5 containers of hand sanitizer were left accessible to children in the Sunflower Class. Staff removed these items when prompted by the licensing inspector.
3 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
The supporting poles on the outdoors play structures are not marked or labeled to indicate how much depth of loose fill should be present and maintained in the area.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children did not have a health statement on file.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
At the time of inspection 6 of the caregivers/staff present did not have current training over the topic of Poison Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials and safety trainings.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had a bottle of bleach on top of a washer in a classroom.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
This standard was identified as a deficiency during the walk through, as the operation was unable to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation's playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was cited as deficient after cleaning liquids were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. The issue was corrected after staff were instructed to remove the cleaning liquids, which were then relocated to a secure area.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A child did not have admission information on file.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have a health statement on file indicating the he or she could be present in a daycare setting.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection the last documented health inspection for the operation was conducted in 7/2024. The operation made an attempt to reach out to the health department to schedule an inspection during the visit.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Childrens Products Certification Form for recalls was last signed on 5/29/2024. No form was signed in year 2025.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A child did not have a shot record on file or a notarized document validating the child's exemption from immunizations.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose filled surfacing is not maintained at 6 inches on the school-age play ground. The weeds are exposed and a frabric type material are exposed in the use zone areas and may pose a tripping hazard. Photos were taken.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have a health statement on file indicating the he or she could be present in a daycare setting.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
At the time of inspection 6 of the caregivers/staff present did not have current training over the topic of Poison Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials and safety trainings.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection the last documented health inspection for the operation was conducted in 7/2024. The operation made an attempt to reach out to the health department to schedule an inspection during the visit.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A child did not have admission information on file.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was cited as deficient after cleaning liquids were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. The issue was corrected after staff were instructed to remove the cleaning liquids, which were then relocated to a secure area.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation's playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had a bottle of bleach on top of a washer in a classroom.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children did not have a health statement on file.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Childrens Products Certification Form for recalls was last signed on 5/29/2024. No form was signed in year 2025.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
This standard was identified as a deficiency during the walk through, as the operation was unable to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.
3 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
The supporting poles on the outdoors play structures are not marked or labeled to indicate how much depth of loose fill should be present and maintained in the area.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A child did not have a shot record on file or a notarized document validating the child's exemption from immunizations.
4 746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
During the inspection, 5 containers of hand sanitizer were left accessible to children in the Sunflower Class. Staff removed these items when prompted by the licensing inspector.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A classroom has a medium size pet turtle inside of an aquarium that does not have an aquarium cover accessible to children. The turtle could pose a hazard if a child placed their hands inside to touch which could result the child's finger being bitten.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Childrens Products Certification Form for recalls was last signed on 5/29/2024. No form was signed in year 2025.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have a health statement on file indicating the he or she could be present in a daycare setting.
4 746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
During the inspection, 5 containers of hand sanitizer were left accessible to children in the Sunflower Class. Staff removed these items when prompted by the licensing inspector.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A child did not have a shot record on file or a notarized document validating the child's exemption from immunizations.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
This standard was identified as a deficiency during the walk through, as the operation was unable to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation's playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
At the time of inspection 6 of the caregivers/staff present did not have current training over the topic of Poison Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials and safety trainings.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection the last documented health inspection for the operation was conducted in 7/2024. The operation made an attempt to reach out to the health department to schedule an inspection during the visit.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A child did not have admission information on file.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had a bottle of bleach on top of a washer in a classroom.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose filled surfacing is not maintained at 6 inches on the school-age play ground. The weeds are exposed and a frabric type material are exposed in the use zone areas and may pose a tripping hazard. Photos were taken.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children did not have a health statement on file.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was cited as deficient after cleaning liquids were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. The issue was corrected after staff were instructed to remove the cleaning liquids, which were then relocated to a secure area.
Yes
3 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
The supporting poles on the outdoors play structures are not marked or labeled to indicate how much depth of loose fill should be present and maintained in the area.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A classroom has a medium size pet turtle inside of an aquarium that does not have an aquarium cover accessible to children. The turtle could pose a hazard if a child placed their hands inside to touch which could result the child's finger being bitten.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A child did not have a shot record on file or a notarized document validating the child's exemption from immunizations.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was cited as deficient after cleaning liquids were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. The issue was corrected after staff were instructed to remove the cleaning liquids, which were then relocated to a secure area.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children did not have a health statement on file.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
This standard was identified as a deficiency during the walk through, as the operation was unable to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection the last documented health inspection for the operation was conducted in 7/2024. The operation made an attempt to reach out to the health department to schedule an inspection during the visit.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A child did not have admission information on file.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Childrens Products Certification Form for recalls was last signed on 5/29/2024. No form was signed in year 2025.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation's playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
At the time of inspection 6 of the caregivers/staff present did not have current training over the topic of Poison Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials and safety trainings.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A classroom has a medium size pet turtle inside of an aquarium that does not have an aquarium cover accessible to children. The turtle could pose a hazard if a child placed their hands inside to touch which could result the child's finger being bitten.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have a health statement on file indicating the he or she could be present in a daycare setting.
4 746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
During the inspection, 5 containers of hand sanitizer were left accessible to children in the Sunflower Class. Staff removed these items when prompted by the licensing inspector.
3 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
The supporting poles on the outdoors play structures are not marked or labeled to indicate how much depth of loose fill should be present and maintained in the area.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose filled surfacing is not maintained at 6 inches on the school-age play ground. The weeds are exposed and a frabric type material are exposed in the use zone areas and may pose a tripping hazard. Photos were taken.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had a bottle of bleach on top of a washer in a classroom.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have a health statement on file indicating the he or she could be present in a daycare setting.
3 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
The supporting poles on the outdoors play structures are not marked or labeled to indicate how much depth of loose fill should be present and maintained in the area.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose filled surfacing is not maintained at 6 inches on the school-age play ground. The weeds are exposed and a frabric type material are exposed in the use zone areas and may pose a tripping hazard. Photos were taken.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A classroom has a medium size pet turtle inside of an aquarium that does not have an aquarium cover accessible to children. The turtle could pose a hazard if a child placed their hands inside to touch which could result the child's finger being bitten.
4 746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
During the inspection, 5 containers of hand sanitizer were left accessible to children in the Sunflower Class. Staff removed these items when prompted by the licensing inspector.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had a bottle of bleach on top of a washer in a classroom.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children did not have a health statement on file.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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