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Little Ivies Montessori

Child care center · 5509 PLEASANT VALLEY DR STE 800, Plano, TX 75023-5249 · License 1718303

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 39. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (256)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The director and one other staff did not have current First Aid and CPR both expired on July 2025.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One staff had CPR from an online source without the use of a manikin, NationalCPRFoundation.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were reviewed and observed to be last updated october 2022.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Through an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver tapped a child on the hands in a disciplinary manner.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Operation did not have a updated gas inspection available for review.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The four infants in care all had outdated feeding instructions with Juanuary dates.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Two classrooms were observed to be over ratio. The infant classroom had 1 caregiver to 6 infants. The toddler classroom had 1 caregiver with the specified age group of 2 years old with 14 children.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Two 2 year olds were observed in classroom without a caregiver being present.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Caregiver left classroom with 5 children unattended and was out of auditorial and visual range.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not complete monthly fire drills for August and September.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Infant classroom was observed with no teacher with 5 children in the classroom.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Cargiver was observed doing other duties such as opening the door for parents and in the kitchen area leaving her classroom unattneded.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
One of the cribs was observed to have a loose sheet in it, in which the operation removed during inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Caregivers do not use highchairs for discipline. Redirection is primarily used for discipline and if needed, the time out area is a chair against the wall.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One classroom was observed to be over ratio. The infant classroom had 1 caregiver to 6 infants.
2 746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
The operation did not have the required posting on how parents can notify Licensing but printed it during the inspection and posted it.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
I reviewed 3 personnel files and files were incomplete with missing documents.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Five month old was obsrved sleeping in a crib with a pillow and teddy bear.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation was one child over ratio in the infant classroom. There were 5 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months in the classroom with one caregiver. A second caregiver came into the room with a sixth infant to come back into ratio.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had 1 caregivers in the building without an active background check. Caregivers was observed in the classroom alone with 6 infants.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Infant classroom was observed with no teacher for 1-2 minutes.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
The operation has failed to make required waiver and has not designated a qualified director.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The operation is not correcting deficiencies and has been recited for the same deficiencies.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had 2 caregivers in the building without an active background check. Caregivers were observed helping with children. Both caregivers left the building.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Lighting in the infant room too dark, unable to see infants in their cribs.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was a 12 month old child in a classroom with children ages 2-5. The child was moved into the infant classroom with a caregiver.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
I reviewed three personnel records at the inspection, all three personnel had not completed the required 24 annual training hours for the last complete training year.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed with 6 children and a specified age group of 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was moved into the classroom.
Yes
4 746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Classroom was observed to have children 14month to 5 years old with one caregiver.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Two caregivers did not know their childrens names and date of birth when asked.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have their previous inspction form posted on the postings wall.
Yes
2 746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
The operation did not have the required posting on how parents can notify Licensing but printed it during the inspection and posted it.
Yes
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Cargiver was observed doing other duties such as opening the door for parents and in the kitchen area leaving her classroom unattneded.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had 1 caregivers in the building without an active background check. Caregivers was observed in the classroom alone with 6 infants.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Two 2 year olds were observed in classroom without a caregiver being present.
4 746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Classroom was observed to have children 14month to 5 years old with one caregiver.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was a 12 month old child in a classroom with children ages 2-5. The child was moved into the infant classroom with a caregiver.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
I reviewed 3 personnel files and files were incomplete with missing documents.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One staff had CPR from an online source without the use of a manikin, NationalCPRFoundation.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Through an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver tapped a child on the hands in a disciplinary manner.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Two caregivers did not know their childrens names and date of birth when asked.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Caregiver left classroom with 5 children unattended and was out of auditorial and visual range.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had 2 caregivers in the building without an active background check. Caregivers were observed helping with children. Both caregivers left the building.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
I reviewed three personnel records at the inspection, all three personnel had not completed the required 24 annual training hours for the last complete training year.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Caregivers do not use highchairs for discipline. Redirection is primarily used for discipline and if needed, the time out area is a chair against the wall.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Infant classroom was observed with no teacher for 1-2 minutes.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
One of the cribs was observed to have a loose sheet in it, in which the operation removed during inspection.
Yes
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have their previous inspction form posted on the postings wall.
Yes
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Infant classroom was observed with no teacher with 5 children in the classroom.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Five month old was obsrved sleeping in a crib with a pillow and teddy bear.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Lighting in the infant room too dark, unable to see infants in their cribs.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Two classrooms were observed to be over ratio. The infant classroom had 1 caregiver to 6 infants. The toddler classroom had 1 caregiver with the specified age group of 2 years old with 14 children.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
The operation has failed to make required waiver and has not designated a qualified director.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Operation did not have a updated gas inspection available for review.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not complete monthly fire drills for August and September.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One classroom was observed to be over ratio. The infant classroom had 1 caregiver to 6 infants.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The four infants in care all had outdated feeding instructions with Juanuary dates.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The director and one other staff did not have current First Aid and CPR both expired on July 2025.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed with 6 children and a specified age group of 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was moved into the classroom.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation was one child over ratio in the infant classroom. There were 5 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months in the classroom with one caregiver. A second caregiver came into the room with a sixth infant to come back into ratio.
Yes
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The operation is not correcting deficiencies and has been recited for the same deficiencies.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were reviewed and observed to be last updated october 2022.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had 1 caregivers in the building without an active background check. Caregivers was observed in the classroom alone with 6 infants.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
I reviewed three personnel records at the inspection, all three personnel had not completed the required 24 annual training hours for the last complete training year.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed with 6 children and a specified age group of 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was moved into the classroom.
Yes
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Through an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver tapped a child on the hands in a disciplinary manner.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Two 2 year olds were observed in classroom without a caregiver being present.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The director and one other staff did not have current First Aid and CPR both expired on July 2025.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One staff had CPR from an online source without the use of a manikin, NationalCPRFoundation.
4 746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Classroom was observed to have children 14month to 5 years old with one caregiver.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were reviewed and observed to be last updated october 2022.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Five month old was obsrved sleeping in a crib with a pillow and teddy bear.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Infant classroom was observed with no teacher with 5 children in the classroom.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Two classrooms were observed to be over ratio. The infant classroom had 1 caregiver to 6 infants. The toddler classroom had 1 caregiver with the specified age group of 2 years old with 14 children.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Cargiver was observed doing other duties such as opening the door for parents and in the kitchen area leaving her classroom unattneded.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had 2 caregivers in the building without an active background check. Caregivers were observed helping with children. Both caregivers left the building.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Infant classroom was observed with no teacher for 1-2 minutes.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
I reviewed 3 personnel files and files were incomplete with missing documents.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not complete monthly fire drills for August and September.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Caregiver left classroom with 5 children unattended and was out of auditorial and visual range.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Operation did not have a updated gas inspection available for review.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was a 12 month old child in a classroom with children ages 2-5. The child was moved into the infant classroom with a caregiver.
Yes
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Lighting in the infant room too dark, unable to see infants in their cribs.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have their previous inspction form posted on the postings wall.
Yes
2 746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
The operation did not have the required posting on how parents can notify Licensing but printed it during the inspection and posted it.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One classroom was observed to be over ratio. The infant classroom had 1 caregiver to 6 infants.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Caregivers do not use highchairs for discipline. Redirection is primarily used for discipline and if needed, the time out area is a chair against the wall.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
One of the cribs was observed to have a loose sheet in it, in which the operation removed during inspection.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation was one child over ratio in the infant classroom. There were 5 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months in the classroom with one caregiver. A second caregiver came into the room with a sixth infant to come back into ratio.
Yes
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The operation is not correcting deficiencies and has been recited for the same deficiencies.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
The operation has failed to make required waiver and has not designated a qualified director.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The four infants in care all had outdated feeding instructions with Juanuary dates.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Two caregivers did not know their childrens names and date of birth when asked.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Two 2 year olds were observed in classroom without a caregiver being present.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation was one child over ratio in the infant classroom. There were 5 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months in the classroom with one caregiver. A second caregiver came into the room with a sixth infant to come back into ratio.
Yes
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
One of the cribs was observed to have a loose sheet in it, in which the operation removed during inspection.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not complete monthly fire drills for August and September.

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

Inspections (104)

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

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