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Preston Park Montessori Academy

Child care center · 1900 PRESTON PARK BLVD, Plano, TX 75093-3621 · License 1725216

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 191. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (269)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The 3-5 year old classroom was observed to be out of ratio.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
A gas leak test needs to be updated. It has been scheduled for 04/21/23.
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The center has new unitary surfacing on the playgrounds. The test data was not available for review by licensing.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The three playground structures at the operation was not observed to have to appropriate depth of loose fill. 10/18/2021- The loose fill was short of 6 inches in the 3 playgrounds (2 yr, 3-6 yr, and 4-6 yr) of the facility.
5 746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
Two crib mattresses in infant A had torn off tags with no documentation. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's health inspection report was not able for observation during the inspection
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
A child in the 2-3 year old classroom was walking with a bottle in their mouth. The caregiver stated the bottle did not belong to that child.
Yes
1 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
A caregiver did not have an affidavid available for review.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Three classrooms were observed and over ratio. 10/18/2021- 3 out of 10 classrooms that were observed during the visit were out of ratio. The 0-6 month old class had 2 teachers for 11 infants. The 6-12 month classroom had 7 infants to 1 teacher. The 2-4 year old classroom with a specified age group of 3 years, had 17 children to 1 teacher. 11/2/2021--The 2-3 year old classroom had 18 children with 1 teacher during naptime. Only 3 children were napping, the rest of the children were awake.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The 2-3 year old classroom teacher was not able to tell how many children she had in care, what their names were, how old they were, etc.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Three classrooms were observed and over ratio.
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Two classrooms and the kitchen did not have an allergy plan posted during licensing walkthrough. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection report was not observed during the inspection. 10/18/2021- The fire inspection was not available for review during the visit.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
2 caregivers were observed to not have a complete background check.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
3 electrical outlets were uncovered in a classroom used by children. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed to have shaken a child by the shoulders and sat the child down in a harsh manner. This was a self-report, and the caregiver was terminated immediately.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The operation was observed to not have two of the fire extinguishers mounted.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers were missing current CPR and First Aid training.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants were observed in the high chair without the safety straps.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The three playground structures at the operation was not observed to have to appropriate depth of loose fill.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Three classrooms were observed and over ratio. 10/18/2021- 3 out of 10 classrooms that were observed during the visit were out of ratio. The 0-6 month old class had 2 teachers for 11 infants. The 6-12 month classroom had 7 infants to 1 teacher. The 2-4 year old classroom with a specified age group of 3 years, had 17 children to 1 teacher.
5 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Children in the 18-24M classroom had several (3) children with the blankets over their heads.
Yes
5 746.2409(c) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down
3 children in the 6W-6M classroom were laying and sleeping in cribs with the gate dropped down.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A hose on the playground was unraveled and spread out near the sidewalk walkway area leading to the building. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One teacher had a CPR/First Aid certificate was expired on 2/1/22.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The teacher in the 2-3 year old classroom had unsupervised access to children and had no documented orientation training.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the visit, a teacher in the 2-4 year old classroom was present while her background check showed pending.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The three playground structures at the operation was not observed to have to appropriate depth of loose fill. 10/18/2021- The loose fill was short of 6 inches in the 3 playgrounds (2 yr, 3-6 yr, and 4-6 yr) of the facility. 11/1/2021--The loose fill was short of 6 inches in the 3 playgrounds (2 yr, 3-6 yr, and 4-6 yr) of the facility. Possibly 2-3 inches deep and not 6.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection report was not observed during the inspection.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
An infant in the 6W-6M classroom was sitting on the bouncy seat while a caregiver was holding the bottle for the child. Child was not capable of holding their own bottle.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's health inspection report was not able for observation during the inspection 10/18/2021- The sanitation inspection was not available for review during the visit.
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Children's allergy lists were not posted in each classroom. They were available on the Bright Wheel app.
Yes
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
The 2-3 year old classroom had 1 teacher with 18 children throwing toys at the door, awake during nap time, on top of tables, pulling on exit door, playing over napping children, eating cereal off the sink area, etc.
Yes
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The center has new unitary surfacing on the playgrounds. The test data was not available for review by licensing.
5 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Children in the 18-24M classroom had several (3) children with the blankets over their heads.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the visit, a teacher in the 2-4 year old classroom was present while her background check showed pending.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One teacher had a CPR/First Aid certificate was expired on 2/1/22.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
An infant in the 6W-6M classroom was sitting on the bouncy seat while a caregiver was holding the bottle for the child. Child was not capable of holding their own bottle.
Yes
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
A child in the 2-3 year old classroom was walking with a bottle in their mouth. The caregiver stated the bottle did not belong to that child.
Yes
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Children's allergy lists were not posted in each classroom. They were available on the Bright Wheel app.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The three playground structures at the operation was not observed to have to appropriate depth of loose fill.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The three playground structures at the operation was not observed to have to appropriate depth of loose fill. 10/18/2021- The loose fill was short of 6 inches in the 3 playgrounds (2 yr, 3-6 yr, and 4-6 yr) of the facility.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The teacher in the 2-3 year old classroom had unsupervised access to children and had no documented orientation training.
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Two classrooms and the kitchen did not have an allergy plan posted during licensing walkthrough. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The three playground structures at the operation was not observed to have to appropriate depth of loose fill. 10/18/2021- The loose fill was short of 6 inches in the 3 playgrounds (2 yr, 3-6 yr, and 4-6 yr) of the facility. 11/1/2021--The loose fill was short of 6 inches in the 3 playgrounds (2 yr, 3-6 yr, and 4-6 yr) of the facility. Possibly 2-3 inches deep and not 6.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
2 caregivers were observed to not have a complete background check.
Yes
1 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
A caregiver did not have an affidavid available for review.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Three classrooms were observed and over ratio.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Three classrooms were observed and over ratio. 10/18/2021- 3 out of 10 classrooms that were observed during the visit were out of ratio. The 0-6 month old class had 2 teachers for 11 infants. The 6-12 month classroom had 7 infants to 1 teacher. The 2-4 year old classroom with a specified age group of 3 years, had 17 children to 1 teacher.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed to have shaken a child by the shoulders and sat the child down in a harsh manner. This was a self-report, and the caregiver was terminated immediately.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
A gas leak test needs to be updated. It has been scheduled for 04/21/23.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The operation was observed to not have two of the fire extinguishers mounted.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
The 2-3 year old classroom had 1 teacher with 18 children throwing toys at the door, awake during nap time, on top of tables, pulling on exit door, playing over napping children, eating cereal off the sink area, etc.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants were observed in the high chair without the safety straps.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection report was not observed during the inspection. 10/18/2021- The fire inspection was not available for review during the visit.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection report was not observed during the inspection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A hose on the playground was unraveled and spread out near the sidewalk walkway area leading to the building. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The 3-5 year old classroom was observed to be out of ratio.
5 746.2409(c) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down
3 children in the 6W-6M classroom were laying and sleeping in cribs with the gate dropped down.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's health inspection report was not able for observation during the inspection 10/18/2021- The sanitation inspection was not available for review during the visit.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers were missing current CPR and First Aid training.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's health inspection report was not able for observation during the inspection
5 746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
Two crib mattresses in infant A had torn off tags with no documentation. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
3 electrical outlets were uncovered in a classroom used by children. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The 2-3 year old classroom teacher was not able to tell how many children she had in care, what their names were, how old they were, etc.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Three classrooms were observed and over ratio. 10/18/2021- 3 out of 10 classrooms that were observed during the visit were out of ratio. The 0-6 month old class had 2 teachers for 11 infants. The 6-12 month classroom had 7 infants to 1 teacher. The 2-4 year old classroom with a specified age group of 3 years, had 17 children to 1 teacher. 11/2/2021--The 2-3 year old classroom had 18 children with 1 teacher during naptime. Only 3 children were napping, the rest of the children were awake.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Three classrooms were observed and over ratio. 10/18/2021- 3 out of 10 classrooms that were observed during the visit were out of ratio. The 0-6 month old class had 2 teachers for 11 infants. The 6-12 month classroom had 7 infants to 1 teacher. The 2-4 year old classroom with a specified age group of 3 years, had 17 children to 1 teacher. 11/2/2021--The 2-3 year old classroom had 18 children with 1 teacher during naptime. Only 3 children were napping, the rest of the children were awake.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
An infant in the 6W-6M classroom was sitting on the bouncy seat while a caregiver was holding the bottle for the child. Child was not capable of holding their own bottle.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A hose on the playground was unraveled and spread out near the sidewalk walkway area leading to the building. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
1 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
A caregiver did not have an affidavid available for review.
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The center has new unitary surfacing on the playgrounds. The test data was not available for review by licensing.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
2 caregivers were observed to not have a complete background check.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Three classrooms were observed and over ratio.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants were observed in the high chair without the safety straps.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed to have shaken a child by the shoulders and sat the child down in a harsh manner. This was a self-report, and the caregiver was terminated immediately.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers were missing current CPR and First Aid training.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The 2-3 year old classroom teacher was not able to tell how many children she had in care, what their names were, how old they were, etc.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
3 electrical outlets were uncovered in a classroom used by children. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection report was not observed during the inspection.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The teacher in the 2-3 year old classroom had unsupervised access to children and had no documented orientation training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Three classrooms were observed and over ratio. 10/18/2021- 3 out of 10 classrooms that were observed during the visit were out of ratio. The 0-6 month old class had 2 teachers for 11 infants. The 6-12 month classroom had 7 infants to 1 teacher. The 2-4 year old classroom with a specified age group of 3 years, had 17 children to 1 teacher.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
The 2-3 year old classroom had 1 teacher with 18 children throwing toys at the door, awake during nap time, on top of tables, pulling on exit door, playing over napping children, eating cereal off the sink area, etc.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the visit, a teacher in the 2-4 year old classroom was present while her background check showed pending.
Yes
5 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Children in the 18-24M classroom had several (3) children with the blankets over their heads.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection report was not observed during the inspection. 10/18/2021- The fire inspection was not available for review during the visit.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's health inspection report was not able for observation during the inspection
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The 3-5 year old classroom was observed to be out of ratio.
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Two classrooms and the kitchen did not have an allergy plan posted during licensing walkthrough. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The three playground structures at the operation was not observed to have to appropriate depth of loose fill. 10/18/2021- The loose fill was short of 6 inches in the 3 playgrounds (2 yr, 3-6 yr, and 4-6 yr) of the facility.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One teacher had a CPR/First Aid certificate was expired on 2/1/22.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The three playground structures at the operation was not observed to have to appropriate depth of loose fill. 10/18/2021- The loose fill was short of 6 inches in the 3 playgrounds (2 yr, 3-6 yr, and 4-6 yr) of the facility. 11/1/2021--The loose fill was short of 6 inches in the 3 playgrounds (2 yr, 3-6 yr, and 4-6 yr) of the facility. Possibly 2-3 inches deep and not 6.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's health inspection report was not able for observation during the inspection 10/18/2021- The sanitation inspection was not available for review during the visit.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
A gas leak test needs to be updated. It has been scheduled for 04/21/23.
5 746.2409(c) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down
3 children in the 6W-6M classroom were laying and sleeping in cribs with the gate dropped down.
Yes
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Children's allergy lists were not posted in each classroom. They were available on the Bright Wheel app.
Yes
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
A child in the 2-3 year old classroom was walking with a bottle in their mouth. The caregiver stated the bottle did not belong to that child.
Yes
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The operation was observed to not have two of the fire extinguishers mounted.
5 746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
Two crib mattresses in infant A had torn off tags with no documentation. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The three playground structures at the operation was not observed to have to appropriate depth of loose fill.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Three classrooms were observed and over ratio.

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

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

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