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Montessori Academy of North Texas

Child care center · 906 COTTONWOOD DR, Sherman, TX 75090-2831 · License 1720355

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Poor

Capacity 170. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (80)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the investigation inspection a staff member was left in charge while conditions state that they are not allowed to be in charge of the operation. This was corrected during the inspection when the owners and interim director arrived during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During interviews staff members stated that a long phone cord was in reach of children. This was corrected prior to the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was tasked over for this investigation in found to be deficient. It was determined that a child was left unattended in his classroom during recess time. The child was found in his classroom by the center director while his classmates were outdoors. The operation now has a name to face check system and transition log that has to be completed throughout the day to ensure that each child is present. This logging system and transitions were observed during the inspection time. There are also new caregivers present in the named classroom, additional supervision training will take place, and children were properly supervised at the time.
Yes
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver forced a child to sleep by repeatedly pushing the child's head down on a nap mat, covering the child's head with a blanket, and placing their legs on the child's back during nap time.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Three infants who are exlusively bottle fed do not have infatn feeding schedules updated within the past 30 days.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Four out of ten staff records had CPR/First Aid training certifications which were not in person training.
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR of water damage sustained in a classroom which rendered the classroom unsafe or unsanitary.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection a 9 month old infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the crib. This was corrected when the blanket was removed from the crib during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the inspection there were outdoor play materials which were broken. Two slides which had been broken off from a play stucture were on the playground, three outdoor play tables had broken pieces, and a wooden playhouse had broken doors with sharp edges and staples coming from it which were sharp.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child as a form of punishment.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Three infants who are exlusively bottle fed do not have infatn feeding schedules updated within the past 30 days.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was tasked over for this investigation in found to be deficient. It was determined that a child was left unattended in his classroom during recess time. The child was found in his classroom by the center director while his classmates were outdoors. The operation now has a name to face check system and transition log that has to be completed throughout the day to ensure that each child is present. This logging system and transitions were observed during the inspection time. There are also new caregivers present in the named classroom, additional supervision training will take place, and children were properly supervised at the time.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the inspection there were outdoor play materials which were broken. Two slides which had been broken off from a play stucture were on the playground, three outdoor play tables had broken pieces, and a wooden playhouse had broken doors with sharp edges and staples coming from it which were sharp.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Four out of ten staff records had CPR/First Aid training certifications which were not in person training.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child as a form of punishment.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver forced a child to sleep by repeatedly pushing the child's head down on a nap mat, covering the child's head with a blanket, and placing their legs on the child's back during nap time.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection a 9 month old infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the crib. This was corrected when the blanket was removed from the crib during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR of water damage sustained in a classroom which rendered the classroom unsafe or unsanitary.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During interviews staff members stated that a long phone cord was in reach of children. This was corrected prior to the inspection.
Yes
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the investigation inspection a staff member was left in charge while conditions state that they are not allowed to be in charge of the operation. This was corrected during the inspection when the owners and interim director arrived during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Four out of ten staff records had CPR/First Aid training certifications which were not in person training.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was tasked over for this investigation in found to be deficient. It was determined that a child was left unattended in his classroom during recess time. The child was found in his classroom by the center director while his classmates were outdoors. The operation now has a name to face check system and transition log that has to be completed throughout the day to ensure that each child is present. This logging system and transitions were observed during the inspection time. There are also new caregivers present in the named classroom, additional supervision training will take place, and children were properly supervised at the time.
Yes
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver forced a child to sleep by repeatedly pushing the child's head down on a nap mat, covering the child's head with a blanket, and placing their legs on the child's back during nap time.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child as a form of punishment.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During interviews staff members stated that a long phone cord was in reach of children. This was corrected prior to the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the inspection there were outdoor play materials which were broken. Two slides which had been broken off from a play stucture were on the playground, three outdoor play tables had broken pieces, and a wooden playhouse had broken doors with sharp edges and staples coming from it which were sharp.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Three infants who are exlusively bottle fed do not have infatn feeding schedules updated within the past 30 days.
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR of water damage sustained in a classroom which rendered the classroom unsafe or unsanitary.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection a 9 month old infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the crib. This was corrected when the blanket was removed from the crib during the inspection.
Yes
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the investigation inspection a staff member was left in charge while conditions state that they are not allowed to be in charge of the operation. This was corrected during the inspection when the owners and interim director arrived during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver forced a child to sleep by repeatedly pushing the child's head down on a nap mat, covering the child's head with a blanket, and placing their legs on the child's back during nap time.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Four out of ten staff records had CPR/First Aid training certifications which were not in person training.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the investigation inspection a staff member was left in charge while conditions state that they are not allowed to be in charge of the operation. This was corrected during the inspection when the owners and interim director arrived during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR of water damage sustained in a classroom which rendered the classroom unsafe or unsanitary.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child as a form of punishment.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During interviews staff members stated that a long phone cord was in reach of children. This was corrected prior to the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was tasked over for this investigation in found to be deficient. It was determined that a child was left unattended in his classroom during recess time. The child was found in his classroom by the center director while his classmates were outdoors. The operation now has a name to face check system and transition log that has to be completed throughout the day to ensure that each child is present. This logging system and transitions were observed during the inspection time. There are also new caregivers present in the named classroom, additional supervision training will take place, and children were properly supervised at the time.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the inspection there were outdoor play materials which were broken. Two slides which had been broken off from a play stucture were on the playground, three outdoor play tables had broken pieces, and a wooden playhouse had broken doors with sharp edges and staples coming from it which were sharp.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection a 9 month old infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the crib. This was corrected when the blanket was removed from the crib during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Three infants who are exlusively bottle fed do not have infatn feeding schedules updated within the past 30 days.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Four out of ten staff records had CPR/First Aid training certifications which were not in person training.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver forced a child to sleep by repeatedly pushing the child's head down on a nap mat, covering the child's head with a blanket, and placing their legs on the child's back during nap time.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the inspection there were outdoor play materials which were broken. Two slides which had been broken off from a play stucture were on the playground, three outdoor play tables had broken pieces, and a wooden playhouse had broken doors with sharp edges and staples coming from it which were sharp.
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR of water damage sustained in a classroom which rendered the classroom unsafe or unsanitary.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the investigation inspection a staff member was left in charge while conditions state that they are not allowed to be in charge of the operation. This was corrected during the inspection when the owners and interim director arrived during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Three infants who are exlusively bottle fed do not have infatn feeding schedules updated within the past 30 days.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During interviews staff members stated that a long phone cord was in reach of children. This was corrected prior to the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection a 9 month old infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the crib. This was corrected when the blanket was removed from the crib during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was tasked over for this investigation in found to be deficient. It was determined that a child was left unattended in his classroom during recess time. The child was found in his classroom by the center director while his classmates were outdoors. The operation now has a name to face check system and transition log that has to be completed throughout the day to ensure that each child is present. This logging system and transitions were observed during the inspection time. There are also new caregivers present in the named classroom, additional supervision training will take place, and children were properly supervised at the time.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child as a form of punishment.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Three infants who are exlusively bottle fed do not have infatn feeding schedules updated within the past 30 days.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child as a form of punishment.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was tasked over for this investigation in found to be deficient. It was determined that a child was left unattended in his classroom during recess time. The child was found in his classroom by the center director while his classmates were outdoors. The operation now has a name to face check system and transition log that has to be completed throughout the day to ensure that each child is present. This logging system and transitions were observed during the inspection time. There are also new caregivers present in the named classroom, additional supervision training will take place, and children were properly supervised at the time.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR of water damage sustained in a classroom which rendered the classroom unsafe or unsanitary.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the inspection there were outdoor play materials which were broken. Two slides which had been broken off from a play stucture were on the playground, three outdoor play tables had broken pieces, and a wooden playhouse had broken doors with sharp edges and staples coming from it which were sharp.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection a 9 month old infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the crib. This was corrected when the blanket was removed from the crib during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During interviews staff members stated that a long phone cord was in reach of children. This was corrected prior to the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver forced a child to sleep by repeatedly pushing the child's head down on a nap mat, covering the child's head with a blanket, and placing their legs on the child's back during nap time.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the investigation inspection a staff member was left in charge while conditions state that they are not allowed to be in charge of the operation. This was corrected during the inspection when the owners and interim director arrived during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Four out of ten staff records had CPR/First Aid training certifications which were not in person training.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection a 9 month old infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the crib. This was corrected when the blanket was removed from the crib during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Three infants who are exlusively bottle fed do not have infatn feeding schedules updated within the past 30 days.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child as a form of punishment.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the inspection there were outdoor play materials which were broken. Two slides which had been broken off from a play stucture were on the playground, three outdoor play tables had broken pieces, and a wooden playhouse had broken doors with sharp edges and staples coming from it which were sharp.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver forced a child to sleep by repeatedly pushing the child's head down on a nap mat, covering the child's head with a blanket, and placing their legs on the child's back during nap time.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Four out of ten staff records had CPR/First Aid training certifications which were not in person training.
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR of water damage sustained in a classroom which rendered the classroom unsafe or unsanitary.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was tasked over for this investigation in found to be deficient. It was determined that a child was left unattended in his classroom during recess time. The child was found in his classroom by the center director while his classmates were outdoors. The operation now has a name to face check system and transition log that has to be completed throughout the day to ensure that each child is present. This logging system and transitions were observed during the inspection time. There are also new caregivers present in the named classroom, additional supervision training will take place, and children were properly supervised at the time.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During interviews staff members stated that a long phone cord was in reach of children. This was corrected prior to the inspection.
Yes
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the investigation inspection a staff member was left in charge while conditions state that they are not allowed to be in charge of the operation. This was corrected during the inspection when the owners and interim director arrived during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Four out of ten staff records had CPR/First Aid training certifications which were not in person training.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was tasked over for this investigation in found to be deficient. It was determined that a child was left unattended in his classroom during recess time. The child was found in his classroom by the center director while his classmates were outdoors. The operation now has a name to face check system and transition log that has to be completed throughout the day to ensure that each child is present. This logging system and transitions were observed during the inspection time. There are also new caregivers present in the named classroom, additional supervision training will take place, and children were properly supervised at the time.
Yes
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver forced a child to sleep by repeatedly pushing the child's head down on a nap mat, covering the child's head with a blanket, and placing their legs on the child's back during nap time.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Three infants who are exlusively bottle fed do not have infatn feeding schedules updated within the past 30 days.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During interviews staff members stated that a long phone cord was in reach of children. This was corrected prior to the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the inspection there were outdoor play materials which were broken. Two slides which had been broken off from a play stucture were on the playground, three outdoor play tables had broken pieces, and a wooden playhouse had broken doors with sharp edges and staples coming from it which were sharp.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the investigation inspection a staff member was left in charge while conditions state that they are not allowed to be in charge of the operation. This was corrected during the inspection when the owners and interim director arrived during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR of water damage sustained in a classroom which rendered the classroom unsafe or unsanitary.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection a 9 month old infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the crib. This was corrected when the blanket was removed from the crib during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child as a form of punishment.

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

Inspections (64)

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

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