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Pinnacle Montessori Academy of Saginaw

Child care center · 6769 OLD DECATUR ROAD, Fort Worth, TX 76179 · License 1803915

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 225. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (117)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was sleeping in a crib swaddled with a sleeved sleep sack.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the operation was out if ratio in the infant room on the morning of 5/11/2026. There were 9 infants to 1 caregiver until the next caregiver arrived.
3 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
The operation did not provide an incident report form 7239 nor a report with the same information required by the form 7239.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
An Epi-pen stored at the operation for a child in care was expired at the time of inspection.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Director was not present at the time of inspection, and the only two caregivers present did not know who was in charge.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to self-report to HHS that a child was injured while in care requiring medical treatment.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
A child's accidental play injury occurred at the playground on a play structure that was not intended for the child's age, according to the play structures manual.
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 operation failed to submit a background check to CBCU for a caregiver present with children at the time of inspection.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of ten children records evaluated did not have a health statement.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
3 employee files did not have required notarized affidavit 2985.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
On March 5 and 6 of 2025, the infant room had 11 infants documented in care. The room was out ratio for maximum group size by 1 infant.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A nine month old infant was in a crib with a pacifier connected to their clothing with a lanyard and clip.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement by not notifying the director of a child's fall from a play structure that was high for the child's age and was not intended for the age of the child. The incident resulted in injury. One caregiver did not use good judgement by serving a child popcorn, which is a potential choking hazard for the child's age.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
On March 5 and 6 of 2025, the infant room had 11 infants documented in care. The room was out ratio for maximum group size by 1 infant.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of ten children records evaluated did not have a health statement.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the operation was out if ratio in the infant room on the morning of 5/11/2026. There were 9 infants to 1 caregiver until the next caregiver arrived.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A nine month old infant was in a crib with a pacifier connected to their clothing with a lanyard and clip.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to self-report to HHS that a child was injured while in care requiring medical treatment.
3 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
The operation did not provide an incident report form 7239 nor a report with the same information required by the form 7239.
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 operation failed to submit a background check to CBCU for a caregiver present with children at the time of inspection.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
3 employee files did not have required notarized affidavit 2985.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was sleeping in a crib swaddled with a sleeved sleep sack.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
An Epi-pen stored at the operation for a child in care was expired at the time of inspection.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
A child's accidental play injury occurred at the playground on a play structure that was not intended for the child's age, according to the play structures manual.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Director was not present at the time of inspection, and the only two caregivers present did not know who was in charge.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement by not notifying the director of a child's fall from a play structure that was high for the child's age and was not intended for the age of the child. The incident resulted in injury. One caregiver did not use good judgement by serving a child popcorn, which is a potential choking hazard for the child's age.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of ten children records evaluated did not have a health statement.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
A child's accidental play injury occurred at the playground on a play structure that was not intended for the child's age, according to the play structures manual.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
3 employee files did not have required notarized affidavit 2985.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
An Epi-pen stored at the operation for a child in care was expired at the time of inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement by not notifying the director of a child's fall from a play structure that was high for the child's age and was not intended for the age of the child. The incident resulted in injury. One caregiver did not use good judgement by serving a child popcorn, which is a potential choking hazard for the child's age.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Director was not present at the time of inspection, and the only two caregivers present did not know who was in charge.
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 operation failed to submit a background check to CBCU for a caregiver present with children at the time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the operation was out if ratio in the infant room on the morning of 5/11/2026. There were 9 infants to 1 caregiver until the next caregiver arrived.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
On March 5 and 6 of 2025, the infant room had 11 infants documented in care. The room was out ratio for maximum group size by 1 infant.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to self-report to HHS that a child was injured while in care requiring medical treatment.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A nine month old infant was in a crib with a pacifier connected to their clothing with a lanyard and clip.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was sleeping in a crib swaddled with a sleeved sleep sack.
3 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
The operation did not provide an incident report form 7239 nor a report with the same information required by the form 7239.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of ten children records evaluated did not have a health statement.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Director was not present at the time of inspection, and the only two caregivers present did not know who was in charge.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
On March 5 and 6 of 2025, the infant room had 11 infants documented in care. The room was out ratio for maximum group size by 1 infant.
3 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
The operation did not provide an incident report form 7239 nor a report with the same information required by the form 7239.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to self-report to HHS that a child was injured while in care requiring medical treatment.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
A child's accidental play injury occurred at the playground on a play structure that was not intended for the child's age, according to the play structures manual.
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 operation failed to submit a background check to CBCU for a caregiver present with children at the time of 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
A nine month old infant was in a crib with a pacifier connected to their clothing with a lanyard and clip.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Safety straps had been removed for cleaning from a feeding table and were not yet reinstalled before placing children in the seats. As a result, a child crawled out of their seat and fell off the table.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the operation was out if ratio in the infant room on the morning of 5/11/2026. There were 9 infants to 1 caregiver until the next caregiver arrived.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement by not notifying the director of a child's fall from a play structure that was high for the child's age and was not intended for the age of the child. The incident resulted in injury. One caregiver did not use good judgement by serving a child popcorn, which is a potential choking hazard for the child's age.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
An Epi-pen stored at the operation for a child in care was expired at the time of inspection.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was sleeping in a crib swaddled with a sleeved sleep sack.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
3 employee files did not have required notarized affidavit 2985.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement by not notifying the director of a child's fall from a play structure that was high for the child's age and was not intended for the age of the child. The incident resulted in injury. One caregiver did not use good judgement by serving a child popcorn, which is a potential choking hazard for the child's age.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to self-report to HHS that a child was injured while in care requiring medical treatment.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of ten children records evaluated did not have a health statement.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
3 employee files did not have required notarized affidavit 2985.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the operation was out if ratio in the infant room on the morning of 5/11/2026. There were 9 infants to 1 caregiver until the next caregiver arrived.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
On March 5 and 6 of 2025, the infant room had 11 infants documented in care. The room was out ratio for maximum group size by 1 infant.
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 operation failed to submit a background check to CBCU for a caregiver present with children at the time of inspection.
Yes
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Safety straps had been removed for cleaning from a feeding table and were not yet reinstalled before placing children in the seats. As a result, a child crawled out of their seat and fell off the table.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A nine month old infant was in a crib with a pacifier connected to their clothing with a lanyard and clip.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Director was not present at the time of inspection, and the only two caregivers present did not know who was in charge.
3 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
The operation did not provide an incident report form 7239 nor a report with the same information required by the form 7239.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
An Epi-pen stored at the operation for a child in care was expired at the time of inspection.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
A child's accidental play injury occurred at the playground on a play structure that was not intended for the child's age, according to the play structures manual.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was sleeping in a crib swaddled with a sleeved sleep sack.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
A child's accidental play injury occurred at the playground on a play structure that was not intended for the child's age, according to the play structures manual.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
An Epi-pen stored at the operation for a child in care was expired at the time of inspection.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was sleeping in a crib swaddled with a sleeved sleep sack.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Director was not present at the time of inspection, and the only two caregivers present did not know who was in charge.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
3 employee files did not have required notarized affidavit 2985.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Safety straps had been removed for cleaning from a feeding table and were not yet reinstalled before placing children in the seats. As a result, a child crawled out of their seat and fell off the table.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of ten children records evaluated did not have a health statement.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to self-report to HHS that a child was injured while in care requiring medical treatment.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
On March 5 and 6 of 2025, the infant room had 11 infants documented in care. The room was out ratio for maximum group size by 1 infant.
3 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
The operation did not provide an incident report form 7239 nor a report with the same information required by the form 7239.
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 operation failed to submit a background check to CBCU for a caregiver present with children at the time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the operation was out if ratio in the infant room on the morning of 5/11/2026. There were 9 infants to 1 caregiver until the next caregiver arrived.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement by not notifying the director of a child's fall from a play structure that was high for the child's age and was not intended for the age of the child. The incident resulted in injury. One caregiver did not use good judgement by serving a child popcorn, which is a potential choking hazard for the child's age.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A nine month old infant was in a crib with a pacifier connected to their clothing with a lanyard and clip.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the operation was out if ratio in the infant room on the morning of 5/11/2026. There were 9 infants to 1 caregiver until the next caregiver arrived.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to self-report to HHS that a child was injured while in care requiring medical treatment.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
A child's accidental play injury occurred at the playground on a play structure that was not intended for the child's age, according to the play structures manual.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
On March 5 and 6 of 2025, the infant room had 11 infants documented in care. The room was out ratio for maximum group size by 1 infant.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Director was not present at the time of inspection, and the only two caregivers present did not know who was in charge.
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 operation failed to submit a background check to CBCU for a caregiver present with children at the time of inspection.
Yes
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was sleeping in a crib swaddled with a sleeved sleep sack.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A nine month old infant was in a crib with a pacifier connected to their clothing with a lanyard and clip.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of ten children records evaluated did not have a health statement.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement by not notifying the director of a child's fall from a play structure that was high for the child's age and was not intended for the age of the child. The incident resulted in injury. One caregiver did not use good judgement by serving a child popcorn, which is a potential choking hazard for the child's age.
3 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
The operation did not provide an incident report form 7239 nor a report with the same information required by the form 7239.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
3 employee files did not have required notarized affidavit 2985.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
An Epi-pen stored at the operation for a child in care was expired at the time of inspection.

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

Inspections (93)

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

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