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Pinnacle Montessori Old Dorchester

Child care center · 475 OLD DORCHESTER, Sherman, TX 75092 · License 1785550

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 114. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (264)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in September 2023.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Not enough loose fill material was present. The dirt ground could be seen around the slide area. Loose fill material was not at appropriate depth. There was grass and weeds growing in the loose fill on the playground.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The center director's CPR training certificate expired in March 2025
3 746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A diaper changing routine was not maintained resulting in a child wearing the same diaper from morning drop off to late afternoon pick up. The child's diaper was wet as the child was picked up during the end of nap time.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge of a group of children in which one child required CPR, was not CPR certified.
Yes
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
The designated person in charge of the operation during the time of inspection was present without an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the staff member left the facility.
Yes
5 745.621(a)(1) - Initial background checks submitted - At the time you submit your application
During the inspection a person was present and caring for children without an active background check.
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 during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers did not properly supervise a child in care when the child was allowed to slip through a gap between the fence and the wall on the playground, and leave the playground for less than one minute.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
During the inspection a person was present and caring for children in the infant classroom with an inactive background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home for the day.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The infant and toddler classrooms were out of ratio.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. There is a gap between the fence and the building which was large enough for a child to slip through and leave the playground.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. There is a gap between the fence and the building which was large enough for a child to slip through and leave the playground.
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
During the inspection the three year old and two year old classes were obesred playing outside on the playground. During this time two children were observed coming out of an empty classroom and onto the playground to join their class unsupervised.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in September 2023.
4 746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
The Notification of Safe Sleep Deficiency form 2970 was due to be sent out to all parents by 11/26/24. However this notification was not sent out to parents until 12/05/24.
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During the investigation staff stated that infants are placed on their stomachs to sleep.
3 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share a copy of an incident report with the parent within two days of the incident occurring.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed that a group of children came inside after participating in outdoor activities and ate breakfast without washing their hands. The same group of children came inside after participating in outdoor activities and ate lunch without washing their hands. The same group of children did not wash their hands prior to eating an afternoon snack.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
In the Infant 2 classroom an 11 month old infant was sleeping in an infant swing during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the infant from the swing and placed the infant in a crib to sleep.
Yes
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation's staff did not inform the parent that the child had been left in a room unsupervised.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in September 2023.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the child's parent.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
During an inspection, a caregiver was observed to be present prior to a background check being entered through the online provider portal. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed the arms of a child and pulled the child down onto a nap cot during naptime, grabbed a child's hand after the child banged on a table, and grabbed the arm of a child
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation's management did not report to CCR that a child was left unsupervised in a room.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed that food was not kept safe and sanitary during lunch time when children were allowed to take and eat food off of other children's plates and drink out of the water bottles of other children.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed that a caregiver attempted to force a child to sleep by placing a blanket over a child's head.
3 746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
During the inspection child daily tracking logs were not available for review. This was corrected during the inspection when the director created child tracking logs and distributed them to each classroom.
Yes
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 during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Video footage was obtained in which a caregiver was seen leaving a child in a room unsupervised for more than two minutes. Video footage also showed that another child entered a room unsupervised for less than one minute before being discovered by a caregiver.
4 746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed caregivers serving breakfast, lunch, and snack to children without washing their hands.
2 746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During the investigation the operation was unable to provide child attendance records from the week before. The records were disposed of prior to the beginning of the investigation.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in March 2025.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the child's parent within 48 hours of the incident occurring.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The infant and toddler classrooms were out of ratio.
2 746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During the investigation the operation was unable to provide child attendance records from the week before. The records were disposed of prior to the beginning of the investigation.
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 during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Video footage was obtained in which a caregiver was seen leaving a child in a room unsupervised for more than two minutes. Video footage also showed that another child entered a room unsupervised for less than one minute before being discovered by a caregiver.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in September 2023.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. There is a gap between the fence and the building which was large enough for a child to slip through and leave the playground.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Not enough loose fill material was present. The dirt ground could be seen around the slide area. Loose fill material was not at appropriate depth. There was grass and weeds growing in the loose fill on the playground.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge of a group of children in which one child required CPR, was not CPR certified.
Yes
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During the investigation staff stated that infants are placed on their stomachs to sleep.
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 during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers did not properly supervise a child in care when the child was allowed to slip through a gap between the fence and the wall on the playground, and leave the playground for less than one minute.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed that a group of children came inside after participating in outdoor activities and ate breakfast without washing their hands. The same group of children came inside after participating in outdoor activities and ate lunch without washing their hands. The same group of children did not wash their hands prior to eating an afternoon snack.
3 746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
During the inspection child daily tracking logs were not available for review. This was corrected during the inspection when the director created child tracking logs and distributed them to each classroom.
Yes
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the child's parent within 48 hours of the incident occurring.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The center director's CPR training certificate expired in March 2025
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
During the inspection the three year old and two year old classes were obesred playing outside on the playground. During this time two children were observed coming out of an empty classroom and onto the playground to join their class unsupervised.
4 746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed caregivers serving breakfast, lunch, and snack to children without washing their hands.
3 746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A diaper changing routine was not maintained resulting in a child wearing the same diaper from morning drop off to late afternoon pick up. The child's diaper was wet as the child was picked up during the end of nap time.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed the arms of a child and pulled the child down onto a nap cot during naptime, grabbed a child's hand after the child banged on a table, and grabbed the arm of a child
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
The designated person in charge of the operation during the time of inspection was present without an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the staff member left the facility.
Yes
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in September 2023.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
During an inspection, a caregiver was observed to be present prior to a background check being entered through the online provider portal. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. There is a gap between the fence and the building which was large enough for a child to slip through and leave the playground.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation's management did not report to CCR that a child was left unsupervised in a room.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed that food was not kept safe and sanitary during lunch time when children were allowed to take and eat food off of other children's plates and drink out of the water bottles of other children.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in March 2025.
4 746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
The Notification of Safe Sleep Deficiency form 2970 was due to be sent out to all parents by 11/26/24. However this notification was not sent out to parents until 12/05/24.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed that a caregiver attempted to force a child to sleep by placing a blanket over a child's head.
5 745.621(a)(1) - Initial background checks submitted - At the time you submit your application
During the inspection a person was present and caring for children without an active background check.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation's staff did not inform the parent that the child had been left in a room unsupervised.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
In the Infant 2 classroom an 11 month old infant was sleeping in an infant swing during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the infant from the swing and placed the infant in a crib to sleep.
Yes
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
During the inspection a person was present and caring for children in the infant classroom with an inactive background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home for the day.
Yes
3 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share a copy of an incident report with the parent within two days of the incident occurring.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in September 2023.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the child's parent.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed that a caregiver attempted to force a child to sleep by placing a blanket over a child's head.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
In the Infant 2 classroom an 11 month old infant was sleeping in an infant swing during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the infant from the swing and placed the infant in a crib to sleep.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation's management did not report to CCR that a child was left unsupervised in a room.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The center director's CPR training certificate expired in March 2025
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During the investigation staff stated that infants are placed on their stomachs to sleep.
3 746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
During the inspection child daily tracking logs were not available for review. This was corrected during the inspection when the director created child tracking logs and distributed them to each classroom.
Yes
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the child's parent within 48 hours of the incident occurring.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in September 2023.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The infant and toddler classrooms were out of ratio.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in September 2023.
4 746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
The Notification of Safe Sleep Deficiency form 2970 was due to be sent out to all parents by 11/26/24. However this notification was not sent out to parents until 12/05/24.
5 745.621(a)(1) - Initial background checks submitted - At the time you submit your application
During the inspection a person was present and caring for children without an active background check.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge of a group of children in which one child required CPR, was not CPR certified.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. There is a gap between the fence and the building which was large enough for a child to slip through and leave the playground.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
The designated person in charge of the operation during the time of inspection was present without an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the staff member left the facility.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in March 2025.
3 746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A diaper changing routine was not maintained resulting in a child wearing the same diaper from morning drop off to late afternoon pick up. The child's diaper was wet as the child was picked up during the end of nap time.
2 746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During the investigation the operation was unable to provide child attendance records from the week before. The records were disposed of prior to the beginning of the investigation.
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 during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers did not properly supervise a child in care when the child was allowed to slip through a gap between the fence and the wall on the playground, and leave the playground for less than one minute.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Not enough loose fill material was present. The dirt ground could be seen around the slide area. Loose fill material was not at appropriate depth. There was grass and weeds growing in the loose fill on the playground.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed that a group of children came inside after participating in outdoor activities and ate breakfast without washing their hands. The same group of children came inside after participating in outdoor activities and ate lunch without washing their hands. The same group of children did not wash their hands prior to eating an afternoon snack.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. There is a gap between the fence and the building which was large enough for a child to slip through and leave the playground.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation's staff did not inform the parent that the child had been left in a room unsupervised.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
During the inspection a person was present and caring for children in the infant classroom with an inactive background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home for the day.
Yes
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
During an inspection, a caregiver was observed to be present prior to a background check being entered through the online provider portal. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
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 during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Video footage was obtained in which a caregiver was seen leaving a child in a room unsupervised for more than two minutes. Video footage also showed that another child entered a room unsupervised for less than one minute before being discovered by a caregiver.
4 746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed caregivers serving breakfast, lunch, and snack to children without washing their hands.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in September 2023.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed that food was not kept safe and sanitary during lunch time when children were allowed to take and eat food off of other children's plates and drink out of the water bottles of other children.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the child's parent.
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
During the inspection the three year old and two year old classes were obesred playing outside on the playground. During this time two children were observed coming out of an empty classroom and onto the playground to join their class unsupervised.
3 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share a copy of an incident report with the parent within two days of the incident occurring.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed the arms of a child and pulled the child down onto a nap cot during naptime, grabbed a child's hand after the child banged on a table, and grabbed the arm of a child
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the child's parent within 48 hours of the incident occurring.

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

Inspections (136)

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

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